Leaving food naked in the refrigerator will accelerate its decay. Different vegetables and fruits require different storage methods to extend their shelf life.
Do you think expensive refrigerators must be good to use? After testing, even high-end refrigerators cannot maintain the freshness of vegetables and fruits if they are not stored correctly. Common misconceptions in summer include:
Myth 1: When you put the meal in the refrigerator after cooling, the number of bacteria has doubled. The right thing to do is to put the meal hot in the refrigerator, which avoids health problems and also saves electricity.
Myth 2: Placing vegetables and fruits on the same layer will cause the fruit to release ethylene, accelerating the ripening and decay of nearby vegetables. The right thing to do is to store fruits and vegetables separately and wrap them in plastic wrap, which can extend the shelf life.
Myth 3: Placing eggplants in the refrigerator can easily lead to cold damage, resulting in faster rot. There is no problem with putting well-cooked tomatoes in the refrigerator, but half-cooked, half-raw tomatoes are prone to spoilage.
Myth 4: Placing carrots naked in the refrigerator will cause them to quickly become wilted, shriveled and taste poor. Onions tend to mold and spoil in the refrigerator, so they should be avoided leaving them naked.
Myth 5: Placing onions in the refrigerator will cause mold to appear on their surfaces, affecting their taste and health. Potatoes and sweet potatoes should be stored in a cool and ventilated place to avoid leaving them naked, otherwise they are easy to germinate.
Myth 6: Vegetables such as green beans, okra and eggplants should be stored in a cool place and avoid putting them in the refrigerator, otherwise it will cause cold damage and affect their taste and nutritional value.
Myth 7: Putting lemons, oranges, grapefruits, ugly oranges and other fruits in the refrigerator will cause their surface to dehydrate and dry, affecting the taste and nutritional value.
Myth 8: Putting apples, bananas, oranges and other fruits in the refrigerator will cause their surface to turn black, affecting their beauty and taste.
Myth 9: Putting oranges, grapefruits, ugly oranges and other fruits in the refrigerator will cause them to spoil in advance, affecting their taste and nutritional value.
Tropical fruits such as lemon, durian, jackfruit, lychee and banana should be stored in a cool and ventilated place and avoid putting them in the refrigerator, otherwise it will cause cold damage and affect its taste and nutritional value.
Root vegetables such as onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots should be stored in a cool and ventilated place to avoid leaving them naked, otherwise they will cause them to germinate and affect their taste and health.
Fruits:
Apples, pears, peaches, strawberries, blueberries and other fruits can be stored directly in the refrigerator, but they need to avoid being too crowded and affecting their ventilation.
Citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits should be stored in a ventilated place to avoid excessive moisture, otherwise it will lead to mold growth.
Mastering these storage techniques can make the refrigerator a powerful assistant for a healthy life, rather than a prospect that accelerates food decay.
