Fruit & Vegetable Storage Cheat Sheet (FREE Printable)
Did you know you can freeze items such as; bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, onions, eggplant, mushrooms, strawberries, blueberries, bananas… and the list goes on! Just make sure you blanch them in hot water before sticking them in below freezing temperatures. Blanching neutralizes bacteria present in foods, delaying spoilage.
Do Not Store Fruits and Vegetables Together. Fruits that give off high levels of ethylene (the ripening agent) can prematurely ripen and spoil surrounding vegetables.
- For Vegetables: Pack vegetables loosely in the refrigerator. The closer they are, the quicker they will rot. Leafy greens can be washed before storing by soaking them in a sink full of water, while soft herbs and mushrooms should not be washed until right before they are used.
- For Fruits: Non-cherry stone fruits, avocados, tomatoes, mangoes, melons, apples, and pears will continue to ripen if left sitting out on a counter top, while items like bell peppers, grapes, all citrus, and berries will only deteriorate and should be refrigerated.
Want to know more about how to keep your fruit and veg fresh? Check out the link below!
Fruit & Vegetable Storage Cheat Sheet (FREE Printable)
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