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How long do gooseberries and lychees last in the fridge?
USDA files gooseberries, lychees and cherries together at 7 days in the fridge — but it also lists cherries separately with a much shorter window, so eat the cherries first.
How long does it keep?
| Fridge, from purchase | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Freezer | 12 months |
Can you freeze cherries? YES, FREEZE IT →
Can it sit out?
Gooseberries and lychees is shelf-stable, so sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question — storage time is.
How to tell if gooseberries and lychees has gone bad
- Lychee shells gone brown and brittle right across the fruit
- Split skins weeping sticky juice
- A winey, fermented smell inside the bag
- Soft brown bruises spreading out from the stem end
When in doubt, throw it out.
Lychees keep their shells for a reason — peel only what you’re about to eat, the flesh browns within the hour.
Quick answers
How long do gooseberries and lychees last in the fridge?
USDA files gooseberries, lychees and cherries together at 7 days in the fridge — but it also lists cherries separately with a much shorter window, so eat the cherries first.
Can you freeze gooseberries and lychees?
Pit cherries before they go in and they keep 8–12 months — pitting a frozen cherry is a job nobody finishes.
How long can gooseberries and lychees sit out?
Sitting out at room temperature isn’t the safety question for gooseberries and lychees — storage time is.