Clever storage hack makes apples, berries and tomatoes last longer
Do your fruits go off fairly quickly? Storing them correctly could make them last longer and save you money.
Reaching for a mouldy tomato is not only off-putting, it's annoying.
If all of them are starting to sag, it could mean an inconvenient journey to the shops is needed.
Experts at Ocean have provided proper storage advice so that your fruits, like tomatoes, last longer.
Tomatoes
Best stored at room temperature, tomatoes should be placed "stem-side down".
To extend its shelf life by a day or two, you could place a ripened tomato in the fridge.
Berries
As for berries, which are a great addition to porridge and desserts, they are best kept in the fridge.
However, in order to prolong their best-by date, it's advised to line berries, in a single layer, on a piece of kitchen roll.
The easiest way to do this is to put a piece of kitchen roll on a tray specifically designated for berries.
How does this work?
Kitchen roll helps to absorb moisture, so it's a simple way to keep fruits (and vegetables!) fresh.
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Apples
"Keep them dry in the fridge to slow down the ripening process, at a temperature of around 0 to 4C," Ocean recommended.
"Another top tip is to remove all bruised apples at the earliest convenience, as damage can quickly spread to the other apples."
When it comes to storing fruits, no matter the fruit, keep them away from vegetables.
Ocean explained: "Fruits and veggies give off different gases that can impact the ripening process as well as the shelf life.
"Furthermore, the different moisture requirements of each fruit and vegetable can mean that storing them together can cause a damaging build-up that encourages degeneration."
Investing in glass tubs is a great way to store fruits if you want to preserve their quality.
In the UK alone, it's estimated that we bin around 9.5 million tonnes of food annually because of food that has gone off too quickly.
But, by following these top tips, you can help reduce that number, save yourself money, and stop nasty surprises when you reach for that tomato.
