Butternut squash

mandy462
mandy462 Posts: 17 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
How long will unfrozen butternut squash stay fresh in the fridge.
Or at least useable?

Replies

  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    precut or whole?
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    If it's whole (uncut), it could be good for several months. How long exactly depends on if the stem is completely removed, if the skin is undamaged, how long it's been off the vine, etc. Winter squashes have a hard skin that allows them to remain edible for months if properly harvested and stored.
  • mandy462
    mandy462 Posts: 17 Member
    so sorry, i should've mentioned that it was pre-cut.
    trying to cut down on prep time, but forgot about it in the fridge for a week .... whoops!
  • Marianna93637
    Marianna93637 Posts: 230 Member
    I think probably a week. But you can tell by the look / touch / small if it's gone bad, fortunately it's not like meat where you can't tell.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    If it smells "off" or looks discolored, or feels slick or slimy when you touch it, throw it out.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories