Practical guides

🫐 How long do berries last?

Q: How long do berries last?

In the fridge: 2–3 days. In the freezer: 8–12 months. These are general guidelines and don't replace what's written on the pack: if the label says something different, follow the label. "Use by" is a real expiry date; "best before" is about quality. If in doubt, don't eat it.

Guideline times for a product stored properly, with the fridge at 4 °C or below.

Where	How long
In the fridge	2–3 days
In the freezer	8–12 months

To make it last longer

Don't wash them before putting them in the fridge: wash them only when you eat them.
Remove any bruised or mouldy ones straight away so they don't spoil the rest.
To freeze them, spread them on a tray and bag them only once they're hard: they won't stick together.

When to throw it away

White or grey mould, soft fruit leaking juice, a fermented smell.

These are general guidelines and don't replace what's written on the pack: if the label says something different, follow the label. "Use by" is a real expiry date; "best before" is about quality. If in doubt, don't eat it. The difference between the two dates →

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