MINT (INCLUDING PEPPERMINT, SPEARMINT) — FRESH, RAW
Refrigerator
7-10 days
Freezer
4-6 months
Tips
To store fresh mint: (1) Trim the ends and place in a glass containing about one inch of water; (2) Cover with a loose-fitting plastic bag and refrigerate; (3) Replace water when it gets cloudy.
To freeze fresh mint: (1) Wash, trim and chop the mint; (2) Allow to dry thoroughly; (3) Once dry, place in heavy-duty freezer bags or freeze in ice cube trays with a small amount of water, then transfer to freezer bags.
Freezer time shown is for best quality only — foods kept constantly frozen at 0° F will keep safe indefinitely.
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