How long does basil last in the fridge, freezer and pantry

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FoodKeeper lists basil, fresh as keeping for 5 days in the pantry and 10 days in the fridge. These are estimates for food stored as described. We have not yet confirmed whether USDA has published newer FoodKeeper data since this release.

FoodPantryFridgeFreezer
Basil, fresh5 days10 daysNot listed
Basil, dried12 monthsNot listedNot listed

Source: USDA FoodKeeper, data release 2018-09-06, foodkeeper.json

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