Vegetables and fruits are rich in a variety of beneficial ingredients for the human body, such as vitamin C, dietary fiber, pectin, etc., and are important sources of minerals and vitamins for the human body. It is recommended that adults consume no less than 300g of vegetables per day, of which fresh dark vegetables should account for 1/2; fruits 200-350g. In our modern life, how can we live without fruits and vegetables for a day?
But often the fact is this: if you buy less fruits and vegetables, you will not be able to eat enough, and if you stock too much, you will face the risk of spoilage. Nutritional loss and food safety issues such as antioxidant nutrient destruction and mold growth. So, how to preserve vegetables and fruits? The correct way to open it is as follows:
1. Green leafy vegetables
Dry the surface moisture before storing
For green leafy vegetables in general supermarkets, merchants may spray some water on the surface of green leafy vegetables in order to keep them fresh. Note that in this case, it should be placed in a cool, dry, and ventilated place to dry the surface moisture. Vegetables with water are easy to freeze in the refrigerator, especially green leafy vegetables. The key to keeping leafy vegetables fresh is to lock in water. Most leafy vegetables are cold-loving vegetables, which are suitable for storage at 0-4°C, which is the temperature of the fresh-keeping layer of the refrigerator.
Before putting them in the refrigerator, remove the rotten and yellowed leaves, then wrap the roots of the vegetables with kitchen paper, then wrap the vegetables with plastic wrap or fresh-keeping bags, and finally put them in the refrigerator. But it should be noted that do not store it close to the inner wall of the refrigerator to avoid frostbite vegetables.
2. Rhizomes
Generally do not need to put in the refrigerator
Sweet potatoes, potatoes, radishes, lotus root, yam and other root vegetables generally do not need to be refrigerated. Just wipe off the surface moisture and put them in fresh-keeping bags or paper bags, then store them in a cool and dry place, or wrap them in a layer Store newspapers in a dark place on the balcony. Do not expose them to direct sunlight, which will cause potatoes to turn green and sprout.
3. Seasoning ingredients
Wrap kitchen paper and store in the refrigerator
Seasoning dishes such as coriander, green onion, ginger, garlic, etc. can be wrapped in kitchen paper and preserved like vegetables. Those with little moisture, such as shallots, minced garlic, and spicy millet, can be chopped and frozen directly, and taken as needed.
4. Mushrooms
Store in a sealed bag with the umbrella handle up
Fresh mushrooms have a short shelf life. Use kitchen paper towels to absorb excess water on the surface, and then put the whole unwashed mushrooms into a sealed bag (note that the handle of the umbrella is facing upward, otherwise it may be crushed or collapsed) , closed and refrigerated. If the dried mushrooms have been dehydrated, they can be stored for 3-6 months as long as they are placed in a cool, dry and ventilated place.
5. Fruits
Whether it is for durability determines the storage method
Determine whether the fruit should be stored in the refrigerator according to the classification. Tropical fruits, such as mangoes and bananas, should not be stored in the refrigerator, otherwise they are prone to frostbite, and they can be stored at room temperature. Grapes, strawberries, blueberries and other fruits need to be refrigerated separately in the refrigerator and eaten within 2-3 days as much as possible.
Fruits that are more durable, such as apples, pears, tangerines, oranges, etc., do not need to be stored in the refrigerator, but can be placed in a cool and ventilated place, but they should not be stored for a long time, as they are easy to dry and evaporate moisture, which will affect the taste.
In addition, I will teach you four things to pay attention to:
1. It is best to buy vegetables and fruits and eat them immediately, and do not leave them for a long time to cause spoilage.
2. If vegetables and fruits are rotten and rotten in the refrigerator, they should be cleaned up as soon as possible. Do not store fresh vegetables and fruits together with them to prevent cross-contamination and accelerate the deterioration of vegetables and fruits.
3. It is best to wrap the cut vegetables and fruits in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator. It is best to eat and cut them now.
4. Vegetable juice and fruit juice cannot replace fresh vegetables and fruits.