With these techniques bySweet Simple Vegan, you will learn how to make produce last longer and reduce waste.
I am certain youll find all of these tips insightful.
verify to apply them next time you buy your produce.
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For a detailed explanation of each item, watch the video below.
Dont store onions and potatoes together
Onions produce ethylene gas which will cause the potatoes to spoil faster.
Keep the potatoes and onion (separated) in a cool and dark place
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Tomatoes
Store tomatoes on the counter at room temperature, not in your fridge
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Garlic
Remove garlic from the bag and put them in the bowl.
Store them on a counter.
Mango and bananas
Mango and bananas do best on the counter.
As they sit on the counter they will continue to ripen.
Once it fills up put it on a stovetop with water and bring it to a boil.
it’s possible for you to add seasonings of your choice.
Herbs
Store herbs as you would with flowers.
Transfer herbs into small pots and fill them with water.
After that, place it in the refrigerator.
This way they will last longer.
But do not do this for basil.
Its better to store basil at room temperature in a cup of water.
Store it in indirect light.
Avocado
Store avocados on your countertop until they are ripe.
Once they ripen place them in a refrigerator.
This will stop the ripening of avocados.
Asparagus
Cut a little off the ends of the asparagus and store it in a cup of water.
Place the cup in the fridge.
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But double-check to not place them on the fridge door.
Nuts and seeds
Store nuts and seeds in a cool and dark place, ideally inside the fridge.
Celery and carrots
To keep them fresh longer than usual, store them in jars with water.
Place in the fridge.
Cucumber
Wrap cucumbers in towels before storing them to keep them dry.
Note that this only works for whole cucumbers.
Greens
Store washed greens in a towel to preserve freshness.
This will absorb excess moisture.
Place in the fridge.
Storing them in sealed plastic or container makes them more susceptible to rotting.
Broccoli and cauliflower
Store broccoli and cauliflower in a bag with a towel to absorb excess moisture.
Ginger
Wipe dry your ginger and store it in a sealable bag.
If you cut it, pat that part with a towel to absorb excess moisture.
Berries
Wash berries in a vinegar bath with a 1:5 ratio of vinegar to the water.
Rinse them off and wash them with water.
Transfer in a container with a towel.
Do not lock the cover.
This does not work well for raspberries.
Its recommended to not wash them until eating to keep them fresh for a longer period.
Mushrooms
Store mushrooms in the container they come in.
Citrus
It is best to store citrus in the refrigerator because it prevents it from drying out.
Apples
Apples stay crisp for a longer period when they are stored in the refrigerator.
