How long does jicama (fresh) keep?
Jicama (fresh): 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge and 4 months in the pantry.
- Fridge
- 2 to 3 weeksFrom the day you buy it
- Pantry
- 4 months

Storage tips
- 1-2 weeks if inappropriately handled.
- Free from moisture; chilling injury causes decay, discoloration or loss of texture may occur.
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Avocados
Fridge: 3 to 4 days
Bananas
Fridge: 3 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 monthsBlueberries
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Fridge: 4 days · Freezer: 10 to 12 monthsCitrus fruit
Fridge: 10 to 21 daysCoconut (shredded)
Freezer: 1 year · Pantry: 1 yearCoconuts (fresh)
Fridge: 2 to 3 weeksCranberries
Fridge: 2 months · Freezer: 12 monthsSources
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data (version 128) Storage times and tips
- FoodKeeper app on FoodSafety.gov
General U.S. guidance from public USDA data. It is not a promise that a food is safe: if it smells, looks or feels wrong, throw it out.
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