HOW TO ENSURE THAT THE VEGETABLES ARE KEPT FRESH FOR A LONGER TIME.
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What to put in the refrigerator?
Tips for storing food in the refrigerator:
Use special containers for different types of fruits and vegetables, as well as food. Therefore, its aromas do not mix, and the optimum level of temperature and humidity will be provided during storage.
Do not place too tight food in the refrigerator, as this interferes with the free circulation of air in the refrigerator.
Periodically, verify that the products do not have mold, and if you notice the slightest stain, immediately remove the fruit or vegetables from the refrigerator to avoid spoiling the rest of the food.
Vegetables
In the refrigerator, you should always store the following vegetables: green beans, peas, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli and cauliflower, mushrooms, corn, cucumbers, peppers.
Many are convinced that the greens should be stored in a non-clean way, in this case, it lasts longer. But if the dill, parsley or cilantro are well rinsed, and then dried and stored in a bowl on a paper towel, the effect will be the same. Sometimes people buy too much vegetation at the same time, but most of them are not used as food and put in a garbage bag. To avoid this, place a portion of the washed and dried vegetables in a container or bag, and then place it in a freezer. Therefore, not even a green twig will be spoiled, and it will be possible to use it for cooking during the cold seasons.
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Root crops
If stored properly, the roots will remain habitable for a long time. An important rule: earthy vegetables should be stored fresh in a dry and dark place. Therefore, ideally, if you have a basement in which the most suitable conditions to store root crops.
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Asparagus and herbs
Most types of vegetation, for example, parsley and coriander, should be stored in the refrigerator. But also, they can be placed in a glass with very cold water, as well as in asparagus pods. Simply cut them a little and submerge them in the glass so that the base is submerged in water for 3-4 cm.
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What to keep on the table?
Tomatoes
It is interesting that it is not recommended to store the tomatoes in the refrigerator, unless the fruit has been cut. And all because the cold negatively affects its texture. It is best if you leave the tomatoes in a plate on the table at room temperature.
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Citrus
Oranges, lemons, grapefruit and other citrus fruits should be stored at room temperature. You can put them in a plastic bag or container, eliminating the air from it, so that the fruit lasts much longer.
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Potatoes
Never store the fruit of a potato in the refrigerator, this leads to the fact that the starch turns into sugar. In addition, there is the opinion that storing potatoes in the refrigerator leads to the isolation of carcinogenic substances.
Fold the potatoes better in a dry perforated box of a closed type so that the fruits do not have natural light.
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Onions and garlic
These fragrant and very useful fruits should also be stored somewhere in a cool, dark place, but not in the refrigerator. In addition, onions and garlic should not be stacked next to potatoes. Select a place to store them in the pantry or in the basement, as this is an ideal area.
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Bananas
All favorite bananas should be stored at room temperature, because in the refrigerator they turn black quickly.
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Tropical fruits
Some exotic vegetables ripen well at room temperature, but as soon as they are ripe, they should be stored in the refrigerator. These include:
- avocado
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An important rule!
Always after cutting vegetables, they should be stored in the refrigerator.
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