The refrigerator can both extend the life of purchased fruits and vegetables, and shorten it if stored improperly. Therefore, wanting to delight yourself with not spoiled products, it is very important to follow a few tips for storing them.
Basic recommendations for housewives:
1. When storing food in drawers, the containers must be cleaned at least once a week. And it is better to lay the bottom with paper towels, which will absorb the moisture released by the products.
2. It is undesirable to wash vegetables and fruits before putting them in the refrigerator - it is better to do this before directly eating food.
3. It is undesirable to put root vegetables in bags, because this can cause rot formation.
4. It is advisable to store carrots, kohlrabi, melons in plastic boxes.
5. It is undesirable to store apples with other fruits unpacked in the same box - fruits emit ethylene gas, which accelerates the ripening of other products.
6. Airtight containers will help extend shelf life, as oxygen accelerates the maturation and decomposition processes.
And when purchasing vegetables, carefully study each fruit - it should not be damaged. Also, do not choose foods that have been in the sun even for a short time. If you need to store food for a long time, buy fruits that are not fully ripe, which are harder to the touch.