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Vegetables

Written by Jordan Morley · Reviewed against NHS, FSA and USDA FoodKeeper guidance · Last updated 28 October 2026

Storage, freezing and reheating guidance for fresh and cooked vegetables. Below: 35 answers, grouped by the question they answer.

Food-by-food guides

Each guide gathers every answer for one food in one place.

📋Potatoes: every answer📋Mushrooms: every answer📋Spinach: every answer📋Broccoli: every answer📋Tomatoes: every answer📋Coleslaw: every answer

Pregnancy (6)

🟢Potatoes when pregnant?🟢Mushrooms when pregnant?🟢Spinach when pregnant?🟢Broccoli when pregnant?🟢Tomatoes when pregnant?🟡Coleslaw when pregnant?

Breastfeeding (1)

🟢Coleslaw when breastfeeding?

Fridge and cupboard storage (19)

🧊How long do cooked vegetables last?🧊How long do cooked potatoes last?🧊How long does mashed potato last?🧊How long do roast potatoes last?🧊How long do tomatoes last?🧊How long does lettuce last?🧊How long does bagged salad (opened) last?🧊How long does cucumber last?🧊How long does spinach last?🧊How long do mushrooms last?🧊How long do peppers last?🧊How long do carrots last?🧊How long does broccoli last?🧊How long do onions last?🧊How long do potatoes last?🧊How long do fresh herbs last?🧊How long does coriander last?🧊How long does basil last?🧊How long does parsley last?

Freezing (4)

🟡Can you freeze potatoes?🟢Can you freeze mushrooms?🟢Can you freeze broccoli?🟢Can you freeze tomatoes?

Reheating (4)

🟢Can you reheat vegetables?🟢Can you reheat broccoli?🟢Can you reheat spinach?🟢Can you reheat mushrooms?

Use-by and best-before dates (1)

🔴Coleslaw after its use-by date?

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