Shelf Life Tips
- How long do frozen fiddlehead ferns last? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep fiddlehead ferns frozen at all times.
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Properly stored, frozen fiddlehead ferns will maintain best quality for about 12 months in the freezer, although they will usually remain safe to eat after that.
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Are frozen fiddlehead ferns safe to eat after the ‘expiration’ date on the package? Yes, if properly stored - commercially frozen fiddlehead ferns will typically carry a Best By, Best if Used By, Best Before, or Best When Used By date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer's estimate of how long the frozen fiddlehead ferns will remain at peak quality.
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How long will frozen fiddlehead ferns remain safe to eat? Frozen fiddlehead ferns that have been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely, as long as they have been stored properly and the package is not damaged.
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How to tell if frozen fiddlehead ferns are no longer good? If dry spots or discolorations have developed on the frozen fiddlehead ferns, freezer burn has begun to set in - this will not make the frozen fiddlehead ferns unsafe to eat, but it will harm the texture and taste.
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