If I put cut fruit (bananas, apples, oranges, cantelope, strawberries) in a bowl with a lid, will it stay fresh in the fridge?
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Put a little lemon juice on it and it will help keep it longer, but it still will only last for a short time.
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Fresh-ish. I wouldn't be them in a bowl together, as they will reach differently. Bananas and apples will brown, but will still be fine. Oranges and melons, and strawberries will lose water. If you put the bananas in the bowl with the fruit that loses water you will have very mushy bananas.
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Not very long; minutes, maybe
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I wouldn't even try to hold cut bananas-add just before serving. The apples will turn brown unless you toss them with citrus juice (or even a bit of vinegar). Oranges, strawberries and melon will keep better, but not for extended periods.
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The bananas and apples will turn brown, they need a little lemon juice or fruit fresh sprinkled on them. The others will still taste fine for a few days, but will lose their nutrients quickly.
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