Hello everyone. Every homemaker wishes to avoid having the food in their kitchen go bad and be wasted for nothing. To keep fruits from spoiling, you can't just store them any old way in the storage area — you also need to know the proper methods for storing them systematically. Only then will your food stay fresh for a long time.
That's why we're sharing some great methods that every homemaker should know about how to properly store vegetables and fruits.
Don't wash them with water
If you want to store fruits and vegetables in the pantry or in the refrigerator, put them in as they are without washing them with water. Even if they're dirty, just wipe them with a cloth or a tissue. Washing them with water removes the fruit's natural protective layer, which can cause mold and spoilage to occur.
How to store avocados
Wrap unripe green avocados in newspaper and leave them at room temperature until they ripen. Just before they're about to ripen, put them in a plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator.
Soak peeled fruits and cut vegetables in water
Put those fruits and vegetables into a glass jar filled with water and store it in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for a long time.
Garlic and onions prefer darkness
Poke small holes in a paper bag and store the onions and garlic inside it.
Why potatoes shouldn't be exposed directly to sunlight
When exposed directly to sunlight, they can spoil, and eating them afterward could be dangerous.
Lettuce
You should soak lettuce in water just like you would soak a bouquet of flowers. Only then will it stay fresh.
Cauliflower and broccoli like moisture
If you soak them in water, or wrap them in a damp cloth, the florets will stay fresh without wilting.
Wrap coriander in foil
Wrap it in foil and store it in the refrigerator. If you store it in plastic alone, the coriander's benefits, flavor, and nutrients can be destroyed.
Source: Brightside.me
