Storage of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
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IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Most fruits and vegetables can be stored in the refrigerator. Plastic bags with small perforations help keeping fruits and vegetables fresh for a longer period. These are excellent for grapes, blueberries, cherries and strawberries. A crisper compartment will help protect your fruits and vegetables and preserve their moisture to keep them fresh for a longer period.
- Apples soften 10 times faster at room temperature;
- Asparagus should be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp paper towel or placed upright in a glass of cold water and wrapped in a damp paper towel;
- Peel the carrots just before using;
- Gently wash berries before eating or using;
- Thoroughly wash lettuce heads with water before refrigerating. Pat dry the leaves and pack them in a clean plastic bag with a few paper towels;
- Wrap the rhubarb in plastic before placing in the refrigerator. It is also possible to freeze it.
IN THE FREEZER
- Peel and freeze overripe bananas in a clean plastic bag for later use in pastries or delicious fruit smoothies;
- Freeze papaya or mango slices on a baking sheet, then package in a clean plastic bag for scrumptious snacks.
IN A COOL AND DRY PLACE
- Store bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, lemons, limes in a cool and dry place;
- Wash mushrooms just before using;
- Cook the eggplant quickly (keeps for a few days, at most).
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Store garlic and onions at room temperature (or cooler) in a well-ventilated place;
- Store tomatoes at room temperature and wash only at the time of using them;
- Let mangoes, plums, peaches and pears ripen at room temperature in a brown paper bag, then refrigerate to increase their shelf life;
- Store the pineapple upside down at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a day or two so that the sweet flavour spreads into the whole fruit;
- Store whole melons at room temperature. Cantaloupe can also be stored at room temperature, but it ripens quickly.
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