Expired Goods: Crucial Facts You Should Never Ignore

7. Frozen Fruit

Good for: 6–9 months *Average price: $6–$15 per bag* Flash-frozen berries and mango cubes lock in vitamins, yet ice crystals grow over time, puncturing cell walls and sapping flavor.

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Frozen Fruit © Shutterstock/ Brent Hofacker Keep bags sealed, store them at a steady zero degrees, and blend older fruit into smoothies where texture changes are less noticeable.