How Long Do Cooked Carrots Last In The Fridge Or Freezer?

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How Long Do Cooked Carrots Last in the Fridge or Freezer?

CARROTS - FRESH, COOKED

Refrigerator

3-5 days Freezer

10-12 months

How long do cooked carrots last in the fridge or freezer? The exact answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate carrots within two hours of cooking.
To maximize the shelf life of cooked carrots for safety and quality, refrigerate the carrots in shallow airtight containers or resealable plastic bags.
Properly stored, cooked carrots will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
How long can cooked carrots be left at room temperature? Bacteria grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F; cooked carrots should be discarded if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.
To further extend the shelf life of cooked carrots, freeze them; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
How long do cooked carrots last in the freezer? Properly stored, they will maintain best quality for 10 to 12 months, but will remain safe beyond that time.
The freezer time shown is for best quality only - cooked carrots that have been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
How long do cooked carrots last after being frozen and thawed? Cooked carrots that have been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; carrots that were thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately.
How to tell if cooked carrots are bad? The best way is to smell and look at the carrots: discard any that have an off smell or appearance, do not taste first.

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