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Howlong do grapes last in the fridge? Theshelf life of grapesdepends on a variety of factors, such as the grapes’ preparation andstorage conditions. Learn more about how tostore grapeshere.
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Types of Grapes
How long do unopened grapes last?
How do you know when grapes are bad?
When should you throw out grapes?
How long are grapes good for in the fridge?
How long do grapes last after washed?
How long do frozen grapes last?
How do I freeze grapes?
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Types of Grapes
There are many different varieties of grapes, but let’s cover the most popular types below.
Green Grapes
Green grapeshave more sour and tangyflavornotes than the darker varieties of grapes and are rich invitamin C.
Red Grapes
Red grapesare richer in antioxidants than their green counterpart and also sweeter inflavor.
Purple Grapes
Purple grapes, also known as Concord grapes, are more aromatic, and slightly tangier than the red variety, thought not as tangy as green. They are unique!
Also see: September Seasonal Produce Guide.
How long do unopenedgrapes last?
The answer depends on many factors. Abunch of grapesthat are fresh and unopened usually last for about four days atroom temperature.
How do you know when grapes are bad?
You can tell that grapes have gone bad when they exude strangeodors(especially avinegar-like smell), have visiblemold, have a wrinkledtexture,brown discoloration, are dried out or have an extra soft texture, and the juice from them has turned brown or black. If for any reason theytastebad, they are likely bad, too!
When should you throw out grapes?
You should throw grapes out when they exhibit any of thesigns of spoilagethat we discussed above.
How long are grapes good for in thefridge?
Unwashed fresh grapes will last in thefridgein the plastic bag that came in from the grocery storefor about three weeks, give or take.If they are not consumed after that time and they have already been in thefridge, they should be placed into thefreezerto prolong their integrity.
Howlong do grapes lastafter washed?
After washing grapes, they will last in therefrigeratorfor about 5 days. Due to their thin skin, washing grapes strips them of their protective layer and causes them tospoilfaster than unwashed grapes. For best results, onlyrinsegrapes just prior to consuming.
How long dofrozen grapeslast?
Grapes can be stored in thefreezerin anairtight containerfor up to one year (sometimes longer).
How do Ifreezegrapes?
The best way to freezegrapes is to remove them from the vine and stems, or break into smallclusters, thenwash grapes undercold waterandpatdry to remove excess moisture with a paper towel. Place them on abaking sheetin asingle layerand pop them into thefreezeruntil frozen, about 1 hour. Remove thebaking trayfrom thefreezerthen store thefrozen grapeinfreezer-safe storage bags or containers.Freezing grapesis a great way to make them last andthey make a greathealthy snackon their own or incorporated intosmoothies!
