{"id":30106,"date":"2022-01-06T16:46:18","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T16:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=30106"},"modified":"2022-01-06T16:46:19","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T16:46:19","slug":"organization-tips-unusual-but-effective-food-storage-methods-that-really-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/organization-tips-unusual-but-effective-food-storage-methods-that-really-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Organization Tips: Unusual But Effective Food Storage Methods That Really Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Supermarket shelves are brimming with various goods that can satisfy any taste, and we frequently purchase foods that we do not intend to eat right away. Unfortunately, many of them spoil and must be discarded. Fortunately, there are simple and dependable methods for keeping your foods fresh for longer periods of time.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Keep cucumbers\u00a0fresh\u00a0for longer by\u00a0wrapping them individually in\u00a0paper towels and placing them in\u00a0a\u00a0plastic Ziploc bag.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"592\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/c448095c599515f533ee5e29f5.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30107\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/c448095c599515f533ee5e29f5.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u00a0checked this method and were pleasantly surprised. Cucumbers really stay fresh much longer.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Keep\u00a0cottage cheese or\u00a0sour cream containers in\u00a0the fridge upside down. This creates a\u00a0vacuum\u00a0effect that slows down the growth of\u00a0bacteria.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"720\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/0aeebf5faeadc6c9eccadffe94.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30108\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/0aeebf5faeadc6c9eccadffe94.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>To\u00a0prevent\u00a0flour bugs, put a\u00a0piece of\u00a0spearmint gum with the foil on\u00a0it\u00a0inside the bag.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"489\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/325f8f59a39ca3b25522982b4a.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30109\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/325f8f59a39ca3b25522982b4a.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u00a0turned out that grandmothers of\u00a0some of\u00a0our employees had been using this method for decades.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>To\u00a0keep berries fresh longer,\u00a0rinse\u00a0them with a\u00a0solution made from 2\u00a0tablespoons of\u00a0vinegar and 3\u00a0cups of\u00a0water.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"971\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/f78df4518ca356bc72baa2a6dd.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30110\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/f78df4518ca356bc72baa2a6dd.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Frozen tomatoes can be\u00a0used\u00a0in\u00a0sauces and soups. They can be\u00a0stored for up\u00a0to\u00a06\u00a0months this way.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"725\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/image-254.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30111\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/image-254.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Wrap\u00a0herbs in\u00a0a\u00a0slightly wet paper towel, and put them in\u00a0a\u00a0plastic bag, being sure to\u00a0get all the air out of\u00a0the bag. Then put it\u00a0in\u00a0the fridge. The herbs will stay fresh and won\u2019t wither.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"509\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/a3dbaa598d85fda1ed3cd0b57d.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30112\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/a3dbaa598d85fda1ed3cd0b57d.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>When we\u00a0were writing this article, we\u00a0decided to\u00a0check this method. A\u00a0couple of\u00a0weeks later, the herbs were as\u00a0fresh as\u00a0when we\u00a0first put them in\u00a0the fridge.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>To\u00a0keep the bread soft and mold-free,\u00a0put\u00a0a\u00a0stick of\u00a0celery in\u00a0the bag.\n\n\n\n</h3><p><a>\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"500\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/9720bf57f9ba5eb597278b20df.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30113\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/9720bf57f9ba5eb597278b20df.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>To\u00a0keep\u00a0brown sugar soft and moist, use marshmallows. Just put a\u00a0few pieces in\u00a0the bag or\u00a0container.\n\n\n\n</h3><p><a>\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"728\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/934b9d57f7b79b29a05b1c5b4a.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30114\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/934b9d57f7b79b29a05b1c5b4a.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Once you\u2019ve sliced an\u00a0apple,\u00a0put\u00a0a\u00a0rubber band around it\u00a0to\u00a0hold it\u00a0together. It\u2019ll keep the apple from turning brown.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"489\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/65b203535eba8829a2c4474ab3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30115\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/65b203535eba8829a2c4474ab3.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is\u00a0really convenient, we\u00a0realized that when we\u00a0were taking photos of\u00a0it. But the effect is\u00a0short-lived. The apple won\u2019t stay fresh for a\u00a0week, for sure.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>If\u00a0you want your avocado to\u00a0ripen faster,\u00a0put\u00a0it\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0bag with a\u00a0banana. A\u00a0banana gives off high levels of\u00a0ethylene thanks to\u00a0which avocados will ripen faster.\n\n\n\n</h3><p><a>\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"485\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/09bcc254d49714adf1cc5998f9.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30116\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/09bcc254d49714adf1cc5998f9.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Store\u00a0dry fruits in\u00a0a\u00a0glass airtight container in\u00a0a\u00a0cool place. This way, they\u2019ll stay soft longer.\n\n\n\n</h3><p><a>\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"473\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/1b00255a5995588e14cf3673ee.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30117\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/1b00255a5995588e14cf3673ee.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Wrap\u00a0lettuce in\u00a0a\u00a0piece of\u00a0aluminum foil. This way, it\u2019ll stay fresh for 4\u00a0weeks.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"466\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/f1df715cb0b59a5353a064e703.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30118\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/f1df715cb0b59a5353a064e703.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u00a0tested this method, and it\u00a0proved to\u00a0work. After 10\u00a0days, we\u00a0took out the lettuce from the foil, and it\u00a0was as\u00a0fresh as\u00a0before.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>To\u00a0prevent fresh berries from sticking together during freezing,\u00a0freeze\u00a0them on\u00a0a\u00a0plate where the berries are separate from each other first, and then put them in\u00a0the bag.\n\n\n\n</h3><p><a>\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"616\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/b4af2459b88d8bb81dbc9d7bad-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30120\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/b4af2459b88d8bb81dbc9d7bad-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>One of&nbsp;our employees shared her own life hack. To&nbsp;keep fresh the lemon that has been cut, dip it&nbsp;into salt and put it&nbsp;in&nbsp;the fridge.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"433\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/01%5C/de926258deb2643b33d9289e9e.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-30121\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/de926258deb2643b33d9289e9e.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>Do&nbsp;you have your own life hacks for keeping food fresh? Share them in&nbsp;the comments below.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Supermarket shelves are brimming with various goods that can satisfy any taste, and we frequently purchase foods that we do not intend to eat right away. Unfortunately, many of them spoil and must be discarded. 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