Citrus fruit — Produce — Fresh Fruits — FoodKeeper Storage Reference
USDA storage reference for Citrus fruit (1 source variant).
United States · USDA FoodKeeper
Produce — Fresh Fruits. Source version 128, modified September 6, 2018. The figures below reproduce the original record without estimating missing values.
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| Storage condition | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry — from purchase | 10 days |
| Refrigerator — from purchase | 10–21 days |
| Freezer — general | Not Recommended |
Important: FoodKeeper supplies general storage guidance, not a promise that food is safe until a calculated date. The actual temperature, handling, packaging use-by dates and possible recalls may override any interval. Freezer periods generally concern best quality.
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