What to do to make fruits and vegetables last longer: top 5 secrets of freshness

With the onset of spring and summer, we want to add more fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs to our diet. However, all of them do not keep as long as we want them to. Fortunately, there are some tricks that can help extend their shelf life.

FoodOboz editorial staff collected and will tell you about the top 5 tricks that will keep fruits and vegetables longer.

Berries

To keep fresh berries longer, it is recommended to wash them with a mixture of vinegar and water (in a ratio of 1:3). After washing, you should additionally rinse the berries with clean water and thoroughly dry them. Such a method will rid them of bacteria, protect them from mold and extend their shelf life for several weeks.

Lettuce leaves

According to experienced housewives, it is better to store lettuce leaves in a container with paper towels on top. In this way, the paper will absorb excess moisture, which causes the leaves to rot. It should be noted that when the towels become damp, they should be replaced with clean, dry ones.

Avocados

After cutting the avocado begins to darken quickly. To avoid this, you can sprinkle the halves with lemon or lime juice.

Carrots

Carrots are great in a humid environment. So, the ideal is to peel them, put them in a container with water and leave them like that in the refrigerator.

Bananas

At home, bananas quickly become overripe. In order to slow down the spoilage process, it is advised to wrap the base of the banana binder in clingfilm.

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