Shelf Life Tips
- How long do frozen peppers last? The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - keep peppers frozen at all times.
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Properly stored, frozen peppers 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 peppers safe to eat after the “expiration” date on the package? Yes, if properly stored - commercially frozen peppers 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 peppers will remain at peak quality.
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How long will frozen peppers remain safe to eat? Frozen peppers 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 long can you safely leave frozen peppers at room temperature? Frozen peppers should be discarded if left for more than 6 hours at room temperature, as bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F.
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How to tell if frozen peppers are no longer good? If dry spots or discolorations have developed on the frozen peppers, freezer burn has begun to set in - this will not make the frozen peppers unsafe to eat, but it will harm the texture and taste.
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