7 ways to keep vegetables fresh during Tet
(Baonghean.vn) - The following small, simple tips will help you avoid waste and preserve food longer and keep it fresher.
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| Pick and wash vegetables, drain, spread a paper towel on the bottom of the plastic box or place it inside the vegetable bag, do not tie it too tightly or close the lid of the storage box to prevent vegetables from getting soggy or rotten. |
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| Use plastic wrap to tightly wrap the stems of the bananas. This will help keep the bananas fresher for about 3-5 days. |
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| Light stimulates potato sprouts so keep potatoes in the dark. Adding a few apples to the basket will help produce ethylene gas which will help keep potatoes fresher longer. |
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| Wash strawberries, raspberries or blueberries in a mixture of 3 parts water and 1 part vinegar; drain and place in a plastic container lined with paper towels. The acetic acid in the vinegar will kill bacteria and mold spores on the fruit, helping to “save” them for about a week. |
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| Storing tomatoes in the refrigerator will change their flavor and reduce their nutritional value. Place the tomatoes, stem-side up, in a colander with paper towels in it and place in a cool, shady place. |
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| Instead of washing and storing it in the refrigerator as usual, wrap the celery in a piece of aluminum foil and roll it up tightly. This will help preserve the celery longer. |
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| Do not store mushrooms in plastic bags because mushrooms have a high humidity level, and tightly sealed bags will cause them to spoil and become moldy quickly. Store them in a paper bag or wrap them in newspaper before putting them in a plastic bag. Poke a few holes in the bag to let the air out. |
