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How long food keeps, how to store it and how to tell when it has turned: fridge and freezer timelines and cooling rules, sourced from USDA-FSIS and FDA.

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Last updated 7 Oct 2026

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Flat lay of chickpeas, lemon and garlic, ingredients used to illustrate plant-based meal prep storage
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Beans, Tofu, Hummus & Veggies: Plant-Based Storage Times

How long beans, tofu, hummus and cooked vegetables actually last in the fridge and freezer, sourced from USDA guidance and manufacturer storage recommendations, with practical steps and answers to the most common plant-based meal prep questions.

7 min / Updated 24 Aug 2026