Produce
Fresh herbs
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
1–2 weeks
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
4–6 months (in oil or water cubes)
Store it right
- Stand soft herbs in a jar of water, loosely covered.
- Wrap hardy herbs like rosemary in a damp towel.
Signs it has gone off
- Blackened, slimy leaves.
- Musty smell.
- Mould on the stems.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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