Carrots stay fresh two weeks longer if kept far away from the fridge crisper drawer

Carrots stay fresh two weeks longer if kept far away from the fridge crisper drawer

It may seem simple to throw carrots in the fridge when you come back from the shops, but it can actually cause them to spoil quickly since they are not being stored properly.  Kristin Marr, an expert and founder of Live Simply has shared that fridges are designed to remove moisture from the air to … Read more

Carrots will not turn limp or mouldy for 3 weeks when stored away from 1 common vegetable

Carrots will not turn limp or mouldy for 3 weeks when stored away from 1 common vegetable

Storing carrots in the fridge may seem obvious but many people do not realise they should never be stored in the crispier drawer as it can cause them to wilt or even become mouldy.  Many fruits and some vegetables produce ethylene gas, a plant-growing hormone responsible for ripening produce so it becomes more flavourful.  When … Read more

Carrots stay fresh for 1 month longer with easy storage method – won’t go mouldy or slimy

Carrots stay fresh for 1 month longer with easy storage method – won’t go mouldy or slimy

Carrots are a staple ingredient in autumn as they are used in many hearty recipes such as stews and soups, but they can be frustrating if they expire just days after being bought. The reason carrots spoil quickly is that they have a high water content, and if not stored properly the moisture inside these … Read more

Store carrots in proper place in the fridge to keep them fresh 4 weeks longer

Store carrots in proper place in the fridge to keep them fresh 4 weeks longer

September is now here and many people are looking forward to autumn so they can cook their favourite cosy meals such as hearty stews, flavourful soups or even a quick casserole.  One essential ingredient for these seasonal recipes is carrots, and there is nothing worse than being in the middle of cooking only to discover … Read more

How to keep carrots fresh for 4 weeks longer with water storage method

How to keep carrots fresh for 4 weeks longer with water storage method

Carrots are at the top of most people’s shopping lists as they are used in lots of different dinner recipes, but they can easily become spoiled if not stored correctly. The reason carrots become limp, stale or mouldy is that they have a high moisture content can lead to bacterial growth when exposed to air.  … Read more

Best place to store carrots and keep them fresh for six weeks longer

Best place to store carrots and keep them fresh for six weeks longer

Nothing worse than buying a big bag of carrots only to discover they have gone slimy or mouldy, wasting your money and spoiling your dinner. However, there is an incredibly simple way to store carrots in the fridge that will help keep them fresh for weeks and help you save some money on your food … Read more

Carrots will stay ‘crisp and fresh’ for 7 days longer when stored correctly in the fridge

Carrots will stay ‘crisp and fresh’ for 7 days longer when stored correctly in the fridge

It may seem like common sense to place carrots in your fridge crisper drawer, but this is the wrong way to store them as it will cause them to spoil quickly.  Carrots need to be stored somewhere with a steady temperature to keep them fresh, and the drawer opening or closing constantly can cause them … Read more

‘Proper’ place to store carrots to keep them fresh – never store them in the fridge drawer

‘Proper’ place to store carrots to keep them fresh – never store them in the fridge drawer

Carrots are an essential part of any food shopping list, and there is nothing worse than buying fresh vegetables only to discover they have gone mouldy or slimy. However, it appears that carrots may be spoiling faster as we have been storing them the wrong way, as apparently, they will not last long in a … Read more