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How to keep food in the refrigerator longer so you don’t have to throw it away later? Here are tips on how to extend the life of your favorite dishes, according to Marca.
You’ve probably wondered why your food doesn’t last as long as you’d like, even when you store it in the refrigerator. It might be because you’ve been doing it wrong.
One guideline you can follow is to store food in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Additionally, it’s important to separate cooked food from raw food to avoid cross-contamination.
If you tend to do large shopping trips, it’s important to place newer items at the back of the refrigerator and foods that should be consumed sooner at the front. It’s also important not to overload the fridge so it can cool properly, and so you can see all the food you have.
Placing paper towels in the fruit and vegetable drawers will help absorb moisture, preventing the growth of fungi and bacteria. Cleaning the refrigerator once a month helps remove residue and prevents it from sticking to other foods. Specifically, if you want to extend the life of certain fruits, such as red fruits, you can soak them in a mixture of vinegar and water to clean them.
Storage and preservation of food go beyond just the refrigerator. Don’t leave cooked food outside the fridge, as microorganisms multiply faster at room temperature.
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