6 Useful Tips for Making Groceries Last Longer
Every one of us lives a busy life and hence tends to miss on a few significant yet simple hacks to store food. On average, almost 30% of the total groceries we store gets wasted due to improper storage. So, here are 6 useful tips for making groceries last longer.
1. Avoid washing or chopping vegetables much before usage
Washing vegetables before storing will cause them to become damp and hence decrease their life and rot as a result. If you’re keen on washing before storage, let them dry completely and then store them. Cut vegetables come handy when required but lose nutrients and flavor due to oxidation. If necessary, store them in airtight glass containers and refrigerate under low temperatures until you consume them.
2. Store root veggies separately
Carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, radish, etc can be stored without refrigeration in the sand or any substance that doesn’t promote the accumulation of moisture. With veggies purchased from MyHomegrocers, there’s less worry regarding the doubt on the freshness of the vegetables. They can be stored outside!
3. Check for the spoilt one
One spoilt orange in a batch will spoil the entire bunch of oranges. Beware! Keep a check on your refrigerator contents once in a while. Check for any rotten fruits or veggies and remove them out immediately to ensure the remaining stay uncontaminated.
4. Don’t leave the leafy vegetables to dry!
Green leafy vegetables stay longer if they’re washed correctly and covered with a towel or cloth. This batch should be stored inside the refrigerator as the sheet doesn’t let the moisture from evaporating.
5. Nuts in the freezer, please
Nuts are both expensive and sensitive to damage. When stored under average temperature, they get exposed to various organisms and form a powdery layer, thereby getting hollowed. Therefore, it is always better to store them in the freezer.
6. Refrigerator check!
Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator as this might impose heavy duty on the compressor. As a result, the cooling effect of the fridge might decrease and increase the temperature of the inner atmosphere. This will cause the food to get spoilt. Keep the refrigerator clean from spills and spoilages as this will disrupt the overall environment of the stored foods.
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Do check out our article- 'Grocery Storage Guide' for more information regarding the same.