Image Credit: Christine Han

The Best Way to Store Blueberries

by ANN TAYLOR PITTMAN

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

There are several methods that do a decent job of keeping blueberries fresh, but one method stood out as the clear winner. 

Unrinsed in Original Packaging

- Spoilage: 8% of the berries
- Lasted: Almost two weeks
- Rating: 5/10

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Unrinsed in Original Packaging

- Spoilage: 8% of the berries
- Lasted: Almost two weeks
- Rating: 5/10

Soaked in a Vinegar Bath, Rinsed, Dried, and Stored in a Breathable Container

- Spoilage: 7% of the berries
- Lasted: Almost two weeks
- Rating: 6/10 

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Unrinsed and Stored Loosely Covered in a Single Layer on Paper Towels

- Spoilage: 6% of the berries
- Lasted: About two weeks
- Rating: 7/10 

Unrinsed in Original Packaging with a Produce Sheet

- Spoilage: 5% of the berries
- Lasted: About two weeks
- Rating: 7.5/10 

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Soaked in Vinegar-Salt-Water Bath, Rinsed, Dried, and Stored in an Airtight Container

- Spoilage: 4% of the berries
- Lasted: A full two weeks
- Rating: 9/10 

Rinsed, Dried, and Stored in Single Layers in an Airtight Container with a Paper Towel Between Layers 

- Spoilage: 3%
- Lasted: 2 full weeks
- Rating: 10/10 

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

Image Credit: Alex Lepe

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