How to Keep Grapes Fresh

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Search for grapes with green stems that are firmly connected to the fruit.

   Grapes with brown stems that disconnect easily are often extremely ripe, and may spoil at a faster rate.
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   Step 2: Examine the colors and hues of grapes to determine their ripeness.

   All white grapes should have a frosty green hue, whereas red and purple grapes should have rich, dark tones.Avoid purchasing grapes that feature brown discoloration or abnormal hues, which are signs that may indicate rot. , Grapes that have become spoiled may smell strongly of vinegar as a result of fermentation. , If grapes are excessively soft to the touch and are displaying white and gray patches of mold, choose a different bunch of grapes.
   
   Mold is a sign of rot and could spread quickly to the remaining healthy grapes in your bunch. , Grapes will stay freshest when stored at temperatures between 30 and 32 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 and 0 degrees Celsius). , Washing your grapes will accelerate the ripening process, and will cause them to spoil quickly within 7 days.
   
   Wash your grapes only if you have plans to freeze them right away.
   
   Before placing in the freezer, make sure to line the grapes on a cookie sheet to prevent them from freezing and sticking together, then place them into a separate storage container after each grape has become individually frozen. , The space at the back of your refrigerator is often kept cooler, and will help keep your grapes fresh for between 2 and 3 weeks. , Keeping crates of grapes stacked on top of one another may cause them to spoil sooner. , Grapes have the ability to absorb odors, and may acquire a strange or stale taste if stored near odorous foods. , Rinsing grapes can help remove bacteria and other foreign residue from the fruit that could be harmful to your health. , Grapes that have been removed from refrigeration will start to wrinkle and shrink after a 72-hour time period.
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   Step 3: Verify that the grapes smell fresh and sweet.

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   Step 4: Look for signs of mold on clusters of grapes.

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   Step 5: Place your grapes in the refrigerator immediately upon arriving home.

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   Step 6: Place grapes into a sealed plastic bag or airtight container without washing them.

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   Step 7: Store your grapes at the back of the refrigerator.

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   Step 8: Separate stacks of grapes when buying in bulk to promote air circulation.

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   Step 9: Store your grapes away from odorous foods

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    Step 10: such as onions and leeks.

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    Step 11: Rinse or wash grapes immediately before eating or cooking.

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    Step 12: Eat grapes within 72 hours of being removed from refrigeration.

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