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Firstly, we would like to wish you all good health. This is the time to stay positive by mind and negative by Coronavirus. Jokes apart guys, be safe and strong. Always remember that dark clouds are not permanent. Secondly, we are back to help you all, but this time with a new article about simple tips to keep fruits and veggies fresh in the refrigerator for a long. No need to step outside every single day for a few veggies and fruits, there are ways to store them smartly in the fridge for a longer duration.
However, there are certain possibilities that some fruits and veggies may not last long but still, we can store some of them.
Come let us show you, how?
7 simple tips to keep fruits and veggies fresh in the refrigerator for a longer duration.
#1. Do not store tomatoes with cucumbers in the fridge.
There is a scientific logic behind this tip, i.e., Ethylene gas. Well, there are some fruits and veggies that produce ethylene gas and on the other hand, there are some that are sensitive to ethylene. So basically, you cannot store ethylene producing fruits and veggies such as apple, avocado, tomato, pepper, banana, etc. with ethylene sensitive such as mango, grape, eggplant, cucumber, onion, etc.
If you do so, as a result, it will induce fast ripening of fruits and veggies that will lead to their spoilage.
Long lasting: Up to 10~12 days.
#2. Wash green leafy veggies.
This is one of the simple tips to keep fruits and veggies fresh in the refrigerator for a longer duration.
Firstly, green leafy vegetables such as spinach, fenugreek leaves, amaranths, and different types of lettuce will stay fresh longer if you wash them in cool water before refrigerating. Secondly, separate out any discolored or dried leaves. At last, dry the greens in a strainer and wrap them loosely in the paper. Seal them in a plastic bag or container.
Long lasting: Up to 5 days
#3. Wrap the banana in foil paper.
As we have said earlier the banana is an ethylene-producing fruit and because of this, it ripes faster than other fruits. No worries, we will tell you how to keep fruits and veggies fresh in the fridge for a longer duration.
Actually, there are two ways to keep banana fresh for long.
- Firstly, to keep the banana intact in a bunch. Don’t separate them out.
- Secondly, wrap the stem with plastic wrap or aluminium foil. Stem means where the bunch of bananas are adjoined.
Long lasting: Up to 5-6 days
#4. Trim carrots and reddish.
Carrots and reddish like fruits and veggies have leaves trailing at the end. Certainly, trimming that leaves before storing carrots and reddish in the fridge is one of the tried and tested tips to keep fruits and veggies fresh in the refrigerator.
Long lasting: Up to 10 days
#5. Herbs Bouquet.
Another one of the simple tips to keep fruits and veggies fresh in the refrigerator is to place the herbs like a flower bouquet in a fresh jar of water. Place them in jars with water and then refrigerate.
Well, you can store the herbs like coriander, mint by trimming the fresh leaves and storing them in an air-tight container. At last, fresh green herbs can also be stored by wrapping foil paper or plastic foil on the ends.
Long lasting: Up to 7-8 days
#6. Deep cleaning the refrigerator is a must.
The dirty fridge can be a major factor behind the spoilage of veggies and fruits inside. Most importantly, it can lead to food poisoning because of bacterial and fungal growth inside the fridge. Keeping the fridge clean and tidy is as simple as other tips to keep fruits and veggies fresh in the refrigerator.
Finally, you can control are microorganisms like bacteria, mold, and yeast. So, wipe down the insides of your refrigerator regularly or once in two to three days.
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#7. Ginger, lemon, and onion storage.
Tips to keep fruits and veggies fresh in the refrigerator includes the storage of ginger, lemon, and onion storage. Let us tell you how?
How to store ginger for long: Ginger, nowadays is very popular due to its various medicinal benefits. But storing it fresh for long is a problem. So, we have researched about it.
To conclude, we just want to say that, toss it in your freezer to keep it longer. Chop, grate, or slice the ginger (no need to peel it). Wrap tightly with foil or a freezer bag to keep out air.
Long lasting: Up to 30 days
How to store lemons for long: Lemon, famous citrus and a tangy source of vitamin C have the power to increase the taste of several food items. Here is one of the tips to keep fruits and veggies fresh in the refrigerator, i.e., seal the lemons tightly in a plastic storage bag or newspaper with all the air out and put them in the fridge.
Long lasting: Up to 20 days
How to store onions for long: Onion needs a proper ventilation to last long. Store onions in a well-ventilated place without any plastic or paper bag. Certainly, a mesh bag is good for storing onion for long.
Long lasting: Up to 40 days
Some additional information:
How can sprouting of potatoes be prevented?
Till now, you have a good understanding of storing several veggies and fruits. As discussed, ethylene is a strong ripening gas that is also responsible for sprouting potatoes. Hence, keep the potatoes separate from onions, bananas, and apples. Also, keep them in a dark and cool place open without any plastic or paper bag.
How to store papaya, watermelon, and muskmelon for long in the fridge?
There are no proper tips and hacks to store papaya, watermelon, and muskmelon for long in the refrigerator. However, we can manage the spoilage by purchasing the minimum quantity according to the need of that particular day. Another tip is to buy an unripe extra watermelon, papaya, and muskmelon to keep a stock for few days.
At what temperature should we refrigerate the fruits and veggies in summer?
Refrigerators should be set to 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) or colder. A good temperature range for a refrigerator is between 34-38 degrees F (1-3 degrees C).
A final note:
At last, we would like to say that storing fruits and veggies is good if it is done smartly. Sometimes, storing them for long can cause damage to their nutritional values so, consume them before they get damaged poorly.
Let us tell you a positive side of storing the fruits and veggies in the refrigerator, i.e., prevention of wastage of food items. Wastage is a major factor that could lead us to the worst situation one day. Hence, if we store the fruits and veggies smartly, it will not lead to wastage of food.
Let’s come and take a step forward for the betterment of society and humankind.
Love and strength to all
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Great article 👌
Useful Tips, Loved them ! Thanks a lot 😀
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