Know how to store every bang out of produce properly.
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Tired of throwing away fresh produce because it’s gone bad quickly?
Especially when some items spoil quicker than others since they have to be stored a specific way.
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The longer apples sit at rom temperature, the quicker they start to soften and lose their crisp texture.
Avocado
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Avocados are tricky to store and keep fresh since they ripen quickly.
Bananas are best storedat room temperature in a fruit basket out of direct sunlight away from other fruits.
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Refrain from washing whole beets prior to storing.
The excess moisture can cause your beets to turn soggy before eating.
The only difference is if you’ve cut your cabbage head of not.
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Try not to wash your carrots prior to storing since the water can turn your carrots soggy before eating.
Cherries
Are you a cherry lover?
Then you’ll appreciate the fact that their storage is one of the easiest!
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The only secret to keeping cherries fresh is to store them in the fridge and not on your counter.
The crisper drawer is slightly cooler which activates cells in cucumbers and turns them mushy instead of crisp.
Eggplants prefer the crisper drawer of your fridge and to be wrapped in a paper towel.
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Just remember to eat it within 5 to 7 days.
Garlic
Your favorite aromatic haseasy storing methodsif you’re working with the whole garlic bulb.
Leafy herbs (basil, parsley,cilantro, etc.)
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Hardy herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary, etc.)
should be wrapped in adamp paper towelinside a Ziploc bag or airtight container.
Overall, mangoes are good for about a week to two weeks.
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Extra water causes the mushrooms to rot.
However, the nextbest place to store themis the crisper drawer in your fridge if they’re whole.
Tomatoes
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Tomatoes are another produce item that doesn’t have to be refrigerated right away.
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Unripe tomatoes can sit on the counter until they ripen, which is then best to eat.
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