9 tips for storing food to keep it fresh longer

There are many simple food storage tips that help you keep your food fresh longer that you never thought of!

Many grocery stores and supermarkets offer discounts when you buy a large amount of food at once. However, this means that the food you buy needs to be stored properly to keep it fresh. There are many simple food storage tips that can help you keep your food fresher for longer than you might think!

Always separate bananas and wrap them in plastic wrap.

Bananas tend to turn brown and mushy quickly after you buy them. However, there is a simple way to keep them fresh longer. Often, people leave the bananas in the bunch when they buy them, not realizing that this habit causes them to spoil quickly. Separate each banana, then wrap plastic wrap around and cover the stem of the banana. This slows the release of ethylene gas, which ripens and browns the banana and any fruit around it. Bananas can last for more than two weeks with this little trick.

Preserve green vegetables with paper towels

If you buy lettuce regularly, you know that it doesn’t last long, the leaves quickly wilt, become soft, and eventually dry out. If you want to keep it for a long time, simply cover the bottom of the container with a layer of paper towel, then place the lettuce inside. Place another paper towel on top before you close the lid. The paper towel will absorb the excess moisture and keep the green color inside. This method is much better than using a plastic bag.

Storing Potatoes with Apples

If you place an apple or two in the storage area with potatoes, you will find that it takes longer for the potatoes to sprout. Apples produce ethylene, which prevents potatoes from sprouting. This experiment was successfully tested by America's Test Kitchen.

Wash berries with vinegar

You can simply put the fruit straight into the fridge after you buy it to keep it fresh. But if you want it to last longer, wash it in diluted vinegar water before putting it in the fridge. Mix vinegar and water in a 1:3 ratio and wash the fruit. Then dry it with paper towels. Store the berries in a paper towel-lined container but leave it uncovered so that the moisture can escape.

Heat honey

Honey is a long-lasting food, but it is prone to crystallization after a while. You can improve this problem by heating the honey over medium heat. This will dissolve the hard crystals so that the honey is still good to use. You should then store the honey at room temperature, not in the refrigerator, as cold temperatures can encourage crystallization.

Store cream in ziplock bag

Have you ever had a craving for ice cream, but when you open the freezer to get it, it is frozen solid and full of ice. This makes the ice cream much less delicious. To avoid this situation, just store the ice cream in ziplock bags in the freezer, your ice cream will still be soft and delicious.

Storing butter with onions

Avocados are a nutritious fruit that many people love. But the problem is that ripe avocados turn brown and mushy very quickly. Try this simple trick to keep them fresh longer. Store them in an airtight container but add a few slices of onion along with the avocado. Place the container in the refrigerator to ensure the fruit stays moist for days. The same enzymes in the onion that make you cry when you cut it help keep avocados fresh longer.

Store stone fruits outside the refrigerator

The fridge may seem like the most logical place to store perishables, but it’s not ideal for all foods. Stone fruits like peaches, plums, and nectarines, for example, keep better at room temperature and stay fresher longer outdoors. Store them in a bowl with the stem facing down. Don’t keep them in plastic wrap, which can cause the fruit to ripen faster and may even encourage mold growth.

Use ice cube trays to freeze sauce

Have you ever made too much sauce for a dish? It’s a waste to throw it away, but it doesn’t last long. Here’s an easy food storage tip to help. Take an ice cube tray and pour the sauce in, then put it in the freezer as usual. Later, when you’re ready to cook, just scoop out the cubes and reheat them to create a delicious meal.

According to Young Knowledge