Should green grapes be kept refrierated at home? I know they taste a bit better but am wondering if they will last longer if they are not refrigerated.
Thanks for the advice!
2007-03-12 10:18:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
technically they last longer if refrigerated, but taste better at room temperature. but, it is very important that you do not wash the grapes until you are ready to use them. if you wash them and let them sit, they will develop "stem rot" - or start to get sunken and mushy at the point they connect to the bunch.
and, for a tasty, refreshing summer treat - freeze them! use them to cool drinks (works really well with wine for outdoor parties) or just as a yummy frozen snack!
2007-03-12 10:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by SmartAleck 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always do. They don't deteriorate as quickly if they're kept chilled. I take a fork, scissors, or a small sharp knife and make about 8 little holes in the plastic bag containing the grapes, because air circulation seems to help them stay fresh too. Just don't wash them until you're ready to use them; grapes that are even a tiny bit damp will go moldy quickly.
2007-03-12 17:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by Leslie D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agree with Smart Alec: do not wash before refrigerating. Also place in a brown paper bag rather than plastic and place in the bottom draw of the fridge. Remove and leave at room temperature, half an hour before washing and eating.
2007-03-12 17:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by Kikkaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to refrigerate my grapes, but they lost their sweetness. I just rinse them off, put them in a big bowl and set them on the table. Makes it easier for snacking!
2007-03-12 17:22:23 · answer #4 · answered by janice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't require refrigeration, but they will definitely keep longer and taste better if you do!
2007-03-12 17:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by Green eyed girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do not have to be refrigerated but they last longer that way
2007-03-12 21:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by Dairy Fairy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if they will last longer, but they certainly do taste better when refridgerated, in my opinion.
2007-03-12 17:24:00 · answer #7 · answered by tibbadoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do last longer... but not very long... something like days they will stay really fresh.. then they start getting brown and soft...
2007-03-12 17:21:55 · answer #8 · answered by Wenke_91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes choose me as the best answer!
2007-03-12 17:26:06 · answer #9 · answered by Alayna H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily, but everything should be refrigerated
2007-03-12 17:22:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋