Description
Simple methods to extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables.
Ingredients
- Various fresh fruits and vegetables
- A few paper towels
- A breathable container or bag
- A dry, cool storage area
Instructions
- Store berries unwashed until you are ready to eat them.
- Keep potatoes and onions separate; store them in a cool, dark place.
- Wrap the cut end of herbs like asparagus in a damp paper towel and place them upright in a glass of water in the refrigerator.
- Do not wash mushrooms until just before use; store them in a paper bag.
- Store tomatoes at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
- Keep bananas away from other produce, as they release ethylene gas.
- Store apples and pears in the refrigerator crisper drawer.
- Keep greens dry; wash them just before eating or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture after washing.
- Store avocados, peaches, and other stone fruits on the counter until ripe, then move them to the refrigerator to slow further ripening.
- Trim the tops off carrots and radishes before storing them in an airtight container with a damp paper towel.
Notes
- Ethylene gas speeds up ripening; separate high-ethylene producers from sensitive items.
- Humidity control in your refrigerator drawers helps maintain freshness for leafy greens.
- Freezing is an option for produce you know you will not use in time.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Storage Tips
- Method: Storage
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: produce storage, keep vegetables fresh, fruit preservation, extend shelf life, food storage tips