{"id":2979,"date":"2021-03-17T15:26:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T15:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=2979"},"modified":"2021-03-31T11:38:26","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T11:38:26","slug":"how-long-do-strawberries-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-do-strawberries-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do Strawberries Last and How To Keep Them Fresh?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Bought a couple of clamshells of strawberries, and not sure how long they are good for? How long do strawberries last, exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe yours tend to go bad after two to three days, and you&rsquo;re wondering if you&rsquo;re doing everything right storage-wise. Or you want to know what&rsquo;s the best method of storing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that&rsquo;s you, this article is what you&rsquo;re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In it, we&rsquo;re going to cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>the shelf life of strawberries &ndash; how long they last depending on where you put them<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>choosing the best strawberries in the supermarket or grocery store<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>storing strawberries at home &ndash; how to go about it without spending a ton of time<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>telling if your strawberries are bad or not<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested? Let&rsquo;s jump right in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Bunch of strawberries\" class=\"wp-image-2985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20534'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='534'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Bunch of strawberries\" class=\"wp-image-2985 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries-800x534.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bunch-of-strawberries.jpg.webp 1000w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Bunch of strawberries<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-do-strawberries-last\">How Long Do Strawberries Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Counter<\/th><th>Fridge<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fresh Whole Strawberries<\/td><td>1 &ndash; 2 days<\/td><td>5 to 7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fresh Cut Strawberries<\/td><td><\/td><td>3 to 4 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Please note the given periods are only estimates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strawberries last a day or two on the counter and between 5 and 7 days in the crisper drawer if you discard any spoiled ones once you get home. If that&rsquo;s not enough, you can always freeze them. Cut strawberries keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the full 5 to 7 days of storage time, make sure you choose the best strawberries when you buy them. That means (<a href=\"#refs\">[UA]<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>select ones with rich red color and bright green caps<\/li><li>avoid containers that contain any crushed or moldy strawberries &ndash; the decay spreads quickly, and chances are more berries will be affected<\/li><li>if you&rsquo;re looking for the best flavor, go with medium-size strawberries and avoid ones with lots of white or pink<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberries in a bowl\" class=\"wp-image-2986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Strawberries in a bowl\" class=\"wp-image-2986 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-bowl.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you have to refrigerate strawberries?<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes, if you want your berries to retain quality for more than a day or maybe two days if you&rsquo;re lucky. But if you know you&rsquo;re going to use them the day you buy them, you can let them sit out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-warning\">Strawberries last up to 7 days under optimal conditions (<a href=\"#refs\">[UOC]<\/a>). If you don&rsquo;t do at least a decent job when it comes to storing them (more on that later), yours will likely last 3 to 4 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Blended strawberries\" class=\"wp-image-2984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Blended strawberries\" class=\"wp-image-2984 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blended-strawberries.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Blended strawberries<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-strawberries\">How To Store Strawberries<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Place unwashed and unhulled strawberries in the crisper drawer after you&rsquo;ve discarded any soft, crushed, and moldy ones. Make sure the container allows for some airflow so that the strawberries can breathe. If you&rsquo;re going to eat the strawberries the day you buy them, you can leave them on the counter instead.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s storing strawberries 101.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you put your strawberries in storage, you need to go through them and throw out any soft, overripe, bruised, crushed, or moldy ones. That&rsquo;s because one bad strawberry can quickly spoil the whole bunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same is true for other berries: raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries, in case you were wondering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">Resist the urge to wash your berries or remove the green caps once you get home. You should rinse and hull them as you go, right before serving them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberries in a plastic container\" class=\"wp-image-2987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Strawberries in a plastic container\" class=\"wp-image-2987 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberries-in-plastic-container.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Strawberries in a plastic container, ready for storage<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, let&rsquo;s talk about the storage place and conditions that berries like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strawberries like low temperatures, such as 32&deg;F to 36&deg;F (or 0&deg;C to 2&deg;C), and high relative humidity (<a href=\"#refs\">[UOC]<\/a>). That&rsquo;s why placing them in the crisper drawer is the optimal choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of humidity, they need to breathe, and that&rsquo;s why most clamshell containers and storage cartons for berries have holes in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re using your own container, make sure it has some holes or at least leave it partially open. If you brought your strawberries home in a plastic bag, poke some holes or leave it half open to allow for some ventilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To allow for better airflow and avoid sunken spots and crushed strawberries, use a shallow container and go with two layers of berries tops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">If you&rsquo;re looking for the best way to store strawberries, you can wash them in a vinegar solution, dry them, and then refrigerate. The whole procedure is described&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/the-best-method-storing-fresh-strawberries-23048250\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>. I won&rsquo;t describe it in detail because I don&rsquo;t think many of you are interested in spending like 15 to 20 minutes prepping strawberries for storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you cut up your berries and you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge. And ensure they&rsquo;re not soaking wet when you do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberry whipped cream desserts\" class=\"wp-image-2990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Strawberry whipped cream desserts\" class=\"wp-image-2990 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-desserts.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Strawberry whipped cream desserts<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-freeze-strawberries\">Can You Freeze Strawberries?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ve probably seen frozen strawberries in the freezer case in the supermarket, so you already know you can freeze strawberries. The questions are: how to do it and what are the downsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve ever used frozen strawberries, you know that&nbsp;<strong>they end up soft and a bit mushy after thawing. And that there&rsquo;s a lot of liquid that you have to strain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same is true if you freeze strawberries yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re okay with all of the downsides and have a plan on using them after thawing (e.g., in a smoothie or as a filling in muffins), you&rsquo;re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberry on a table\" class=\"wp-image-2988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Strawberry on a table\" class=\"wp-image-2988 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-on-table.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Strawberry on a table<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-freeze-strawberries\">How To Freeze Strawberries<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Freezing strawberries is a simple process that takes about 10 minutes of active time (depending on the number of strawberries you have) and some waiting. Grab a cookie sheet, some freezer bags, a couple of kitchen towels, and let&rsquo;s do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Prep the strawberries.<\/strong>&nbsp;Hull the berries, then rinse them and let them dry on a kitchen towel. Or use paper towels if you don&rsquo;t want your kitchen towels covered with strawberry stains. Pat the berries dry.<\/li><li><strong>Pre-freeze the berries.<\/strong>&nbsp;Grab a cookie sheet, line it with a silicone mat if you have one, and place the berries individually in a single layer. This way, they won&rsquo;t form clumps when frozen. Chuck the tray into the freezer and leave it there until the fruits freeze solid (overnight does the trick).<\/li><li><strong>Transfer frozen strawberries into freezer bags.<\/strong>&nbsp;Feel free to put as many berries into one bag as you like. They won&rsquo;t stick and freeze together, so you will be able to grab only a couple from a bag if need be. Squeeze excess air and seal the bags.<\/li><li><strong>Freeze the bags.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s it. Your strawberries can sit in the freezer for months and will be ready whenever you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberry whipped cream\" class=\"wp-image-2989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Strawberry whipped cream\" class=\"wp-image-2989 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strawberry-whipped-cream.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Strawberry whipped cream<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-if-a-strawberry-is-bad\">How To Tell If a Strawberry Is Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Throw out a strawberry if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>you can see any signs of mold<\/li><li>it&rsquo;s bruised, crushed, oozing water, or super soft<\/li><li>it smells funky<\/li><li>you store it in the fridge for more than like 10 days<\/li><li>anything else seems off<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your strawberry is simply a bit overripe, it&rsquo;s up to you if you&rsquo;re going to discard it or eat it right away. The same thing goes for any strawberries that were harvested underripe, meaning mostly white or pale pink ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, if you&rsquo;re not 100 percent sure that strawberry is safe to eat, discard it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"refs\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>UOC &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/anrcatalog.ucanr.edu\/pdf\/8256.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Strawberries: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy | University of California<\/a><\/li><li>MSU &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/uploads\/resources\/pdfs\/hni31_strawberries.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Michigan Fresh &ndash; Using, Storing, and Preserving Strawberries<\/a><\/li><li>UA &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaex.edu\/life-skills-wellness\/food-nutrition\/eating-well\/fruits-and-vegetables\/strawberries.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Strawberries | Storage and Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bought a couple of clamshells of strawberries, and not sure how long they are good for? How long do strawberries last, exactly? 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