Tips & Tricks For Keeping The Vegetables Fresh

We have all experienced this sensation at least once! That fear that, after a day of work, you will want to cook that dish you have been craving for many days, but you don't know if the fruits and vegetables in the fridge are still fresh.

And the big disappointment is when you notice that the spinach has broken down and it seems that those tomatoes don't look good either …

Well, there is no doubt that fruits and vegetables spoil faster than other foods, but there are ways you can extend their shelf life if you take these little tips into account. In addition, there were no financial losses at the end of the month, we guarantee you!

Buy only from safe places

Buy from the market. This way you can be sure that you are buying products that are picked on time and delivered to the market or delivered directly to you very soon after harvest.

You will get more time before the vegetables or fruits will spoil, shortening the road that is added until they reach the supermarket shelves.

Store them immediately

Prepare the products for storage and refrigerate them as soon as you get home from shopping.

Do not leave fruits and vegetables in the car, especially when it is hot outside while running for other errands around town.

Cut the leaves

The leaves or roots of fruits and vegetables will only add more moisture to the pulp, which makes the food spoil faster.

For example, beets, carrots, radishes, turnips, rutabaga, may have green tips or leaves, which must be removed immediately and stored separately.

Removes excess moisture

If the vegetables are wet from constant spraying or heavy rain the night before harvest, make sure the product is dry before storing.

You can also wrap the products in a lint-free kitchen towel or paper towel to absorb any remaining moisture.

Don't just leave them in the fridge

Vegetables and fruits need some protection against the conditions in the refrigerator. Put objects in a plastic or airtight bag, or a kitchen towel.

You can put the products directly in the special drawer in the fridge, but it is still better to put them in a bag first.

Some vegetables need a separate storage space

Some fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and garlic, are kept in a cool, dry place. Do not place them near the oven, stove, above the refrigerator, or on a windowsill.

Placing them on a countertop where they will not have a light source or even a cold basement is an even better storage option.

Be careful when positioning in the refrigerator

Do not place vegetables and fruits in the back of the refrigerator, where they may be too cold and sometimes freeze, get wet, and spoil much faster.

Some vegetables can be "brought back to life"

Roots, greens, lettuce, and herbs can be soaked in ice water and regain their freshness. Fill a bowl with ice water and place the vegetables in the bowl for about ten minutes.

For vegetables that are not spoiled, you will be amazed by the results. You can also cut the stems and place them vertically in the water, like flowers. Place them, covered with a plastic bag or kitchen towel, back in the refrigerator.

Always check the quality

If you can't always go to the market, make sure to always check the condition of the fruits and vegetables you have already bought during the day.

As I advised you before, use the method with the towel placed on the vegetables, changing it frequently to prevent their wetting.

Use water and vinegar

Strawberries, blueberries, and other such fruits should be washed with a mixture of vinegar and water before being stored in the refrigerator with one part vinegar and three parts water.

Vinegar disinfects the berries in the fruit, while the water helps maintain the original aroma. After that, rinse with water and dry well before storage.