Basil — Produce — Fresh Vegetables — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Basil (2 source variants).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Produce — Fresh Vegetables. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
dried
Basil,dried
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general | 12 months |
fresh
Basil,fresh
| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — general | 5 daysKeep stems in water. |
| Refrigerator — general | 10 daysWill start to discolor. |
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