Practical guide

How long can you keep food in the freezer?

Maximum recommended storage durations in the freezer, by food type. Colors indicate sensitivity: red for foods to consume quickly, green for those that keep the longest.

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Vegetables

  • Courgette 3 months
  • Cauliflower 6 months
  • Squash 6 months
  • Carrots 9 months
  • Eggplant 12 months
  • Broccoli 12 months
  • Tomato coulis 12 months
  • Spinach 12 months
  • Green beans 12 months
  • Peas 12 months
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Fruits

  • Banana 3 months
  • Kiwi 6 months
  • Apple 9 months
  • Apricot 12 months
  • Cherry 12 months
  • Strawberry 12 months
  • Raspberry 12 months
  • Pear 12 months
  • Plum 12 months
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Meats

  • Sausages 3 months
  • Ground beef 6 months
  • Lamb 9 months
  • Chicken thigh 9 months
  • Pork 9 months
  • Veal 9 months
  • Beef 12 months
  • Whole chicken 12 months
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Fish

  • Lean or fatty 4 months
  • Shellfish 5 months
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Dairy products

  • Fermented cheese 3 months
  • Cooked cheese 6 months
  • Grated cheese 6 months
  • Pasteurized milk 6 months
  • Butter 9 months
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Bakery & Pastry

  • Pastries 2 months
  • Pie crusts 4 months
  • Bread 6 months
  • Cakes 6 months