10 Foods With a Surprisingly Short Life, Even in the Refrigerator

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Organic blackberries come first. "Since pesticides or insecticides aren't used on organic blackberries,

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Cut Watermelon

If you wait to cut into a watermelon until you know you'll be eating it within a few days, you can prolong its shelf life.

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Kale

According to nutritionist, health educator, wellness specialist, and author Adita Lang, stalks of kale will last about three days in the refrigerator.

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Lettuce

Lettuce exhibits a high water activity, which can be defined as the ratio of a food's vapor pressure to that of pure water.

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Hard-Boiled Eggs

While you don’t have to worry about uncooked eggs, hard-boiled ones should be consumed one week after storing in the refrigerator.

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Canned Fish

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Finally, an unopened can of tuna or fish has quite a long shelf life, but an opened can is a different story.

Leeks

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Leeks are flavorful and mild, similar to their more laid-back cousin onions.

Mustard

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We’re not talking about the condiment you put on hot dogs.

Salt

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For cooking and many other purposes, salt was and remains indispensable.

Milk

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Since the time of the biblical stories, milk has been a favorite whether it's in your cereal, coffee, or just a glass with cookies.