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How to store food in the refrigerator properly: main rules

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Food in the refrigerator
Food in the refrigerator

Everyone knows that food can remain fresh only if it is stored properly. As a rule, the refrigerator is used for this purpose. However, some products may still spoil if they are not placed correctly.

The FoodOboz editorial team has selected tips for you on how to store food in the refrigerator properly so that it always stays fresh. The tips were published by INSIDER.

Eggs are best stored on the top shelf.

Eggs are best stored on the top shelf.

1. Door

The door is the warmest part of the refrigerator.

How to store vegetables

How to store vegetables

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This is the place to store condiments, jams, and other foods that are most resistant to spoilage, as well as herbs such as parsley, cilantro, and dill.

You can also store milk products and eggs there.

2. Upper and middle shelves

Where to store kefir in the refrigerator

Where to store kefir in the refrigerator

The upper and middle shelves are usually the second coldest area where the temperature remains constant. You can store dairy products there like yogurt, cottage cheese, and sour cream. It will also be a great place to store desserts, ready meals, and snacks.

3. Lower shelves

Dairy products should be kept separate from meat dishes

Dairy products should be kept separate from meat dishes.

This area is the coldest part of the refrigerator. Large and heavy items such as water bottles, cans, fish and meat should be placed in this section in packages only.

4. Drawers under the bottom shelf

Where to store fish in the refrigerator

Where to store fish in the refrigerator

Recommendations

Refrigerators have at least 2 drawers: a low humidity and a high humidity one.

How to store food in the refrigerator properly

How to store food in the refrigerator properly

The low humidity drawer should be used to store foods that rot easily, such as apples, pears and melons. And the high humidity drawer should be used to store leafy greens, cauliflower and eggplant.

How to store vegetables in the refrigerator

Most vitamins are in frozen vegetables.

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