If you have wondered: how to make organic vegetables and fruits last longer, then here are some tips. The best thing is that these are simple actions that you can do at home.
In the first instance, we are going to give you a general washing tip. Likewise, we will point out how to make certain fruits and vegetables, in a particular way, better preserved.
Wash these foods in a proper way
This is the first thing to do! To do this, a series of recommendations must be followed. We indicate them below:
-The sink must be well cleaned beforehand.
-Use a cup of white vinegar when cleaning along with water.
-Leave these foods soaking in the mixture of water and vinegar for 10 minutes.
-Always rinse with cold water (not hot or lukewarm).
-Dry them before storing them. If stored wet, they can decompose.
-Food will not taste like vinegar if properly rinsed and dried.
This is the general way to wash fruits and vegetables. Now, we are going to detail specific cases of these types of food, beyond wash them with vinegar and generic questions.
How to keep certain types of food in good condition?
It is not the intention to make an extensive practical guide to learn how to preserve fruit. In that case, just mention some tips like the following:
-Bananas: these foods ripen and darken quickly. To keep them, you have to buy them green. If they are yellow, it is better to remove the skin and cut them into slices.
-Berries: you have to wash them in a solution with vinegar. Then, dry them and store them in their original packaging.
-Avocados: they oxidize quickly. To slow down this process, it is necessary to store them in plastic bags and place them in the refrigerator.
-Onions: it is a mistake to keep them in the refrigerator. There they break down and leave the appliance with a bad smell. To do? It is best to put them in a brown paper bag, with holes for ventilation.
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-Potatoes: place them in a reusable mesh bag. They should be placed in a cool, dark place.
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-Lettuce: all organic leaves decompose quickly. You have to wrap them in dry sheets of paper. Then, place them in a sealed container. This lasts about three days.
-Tomatoes: you have to keep them away from direct sunlight. If they are too ripe, it is better to cut them into slices and put them in the refrigerator for up to three days.
-Citrus fruits: like oranges and lemons. You have to cut them into slices, place them on a tray and leave them frozen.
What do you think of these tips? Aren’t they very useful? Well, it’s time to put them into practice. These are natural and healthy tips to preserve your food. So you can eat them without their flavor being damaged or causing damage!
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