Is an artichoke still good enough to eat if it has not been in the fridge for 3-4 days?

Question

i forgot to put my artichoke in the refrigerator almost 4 days ago. its a little warm but it smells fine. do you think i could boil it and eat it?

Answer 1

If the artichoke was raw, then yes you can. Boiling it for at least two minutes should kill any bacteria that was present. Then toss it in black pepper and butter and enjoy.

Answer 2

Absolutely.

The best way to keep artichokes is not in the fridge but in a glass or pot with water, very much like flowers.

In this way they do not get dry and stay fresh. An artichoke becomes old when the tips of the leaves starts getting dark and hard. If this is not the case yet, you can cook your artichoke anyway you like it.

Bon appetit!