Produce Storage Guide

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PANTRY ZONE/WINE CELLAR (41-68° F)
Fruit / Vegetable
(Storage
Temperature)
Length of
Storage for
Optimal Use
Special Storage
Instructions
Ethylene
Producer
Ethylene
Sensitive
Honeydew
(45-50F)
1 to 2 weeks
Place in a plastic bag either
whole or sliced to keep fresh.
Yes
Limes
(48-55°F)
Up to 1 month
Store whole but keep away
from ethylene producers.
Yes
Mangoes (Ripened)
(50-55°F)
For unripe,
see page 13
Up to 5 days
Store whole or sliced mangoes
in the fridge. Sliced mango
should be placed in a sealed
container.
Yes
Olives
(41-50°F)
Up to 14 days
Keep chilled in the original
container. If planning to stu
them, take out and let sit at
room temperature a few hours
prior to use.
Yes
Oranges
(40-45°F)
Up to 10 days
Store whole in a drawer or other
open container.
Pineapple
(50-55°F)
Whole - 1 to 2
days
Cut - 3 to 4 days
Whole - Store in the warmest
part of the pantry.
Cut - Place in a sealed container
until ready to eat.
Tomatoes (Ripe)
(50-70°F)
1 to 2 weeks
Place whole tomatoes
uncovered in the pantry.
For sliced or diced tomatoes,
store in sealed container until
ready to use/consume.
Watermelon
(50-60°F)
Up to 5 days
Place whole watermelon
uncovered in the pantry.
For sliced pieces, wrap in plastic
wrap and store until ready to
use/consume.
Yes
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