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Broccoli

Fridge (4°C / 40°F)

7–10 days

Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)

10–12 months (blanch first)

Store it right

  • Keep unwashed in a loose bag in the crisper.
  • Stand stalks in a little water for a few extra days.

Signs it has gone off

  • Yellow or brown florets.
  • Strong sulfur smell.
  • Slimy stem end.

Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.

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