Stop potatoes from sprouting with expert storage tip

Using the right storage methods at home can keep fresh produce looking as good as new, including potatoes. Many people know to look for a cool, dark – often a cupboard, to keep spuds from turning green or sprouting, but it’s not always a foolproof option. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Natasha Blythe, food hygiene expert at … Read more

Savvy storage tip keeps bananas fresh for ‘as long as possible’

Keeping bananas perfectly yellow seems like a losing battle, especially in summer when kitchens warm up and fruit flies are rife. That said, there is an abundance of food storage hacks that claim to extend the shelf life of bananas. However, most of these focus on keeping whole produce fresh, without a second thought on … Read more

Foods you shouldn’t store in the fridge as they ‘spoil fast’

Syncorganics – a new health and wellness business about to launch – posted a video listing all the foods you shouldn’t be storing in the fridge and why. According to Syncorganics, certain foods can “lose flavour, spoil faster and in some cases grow bacteria” when they’re stored in the fridge. One such ingredient is the … Read more

‘Easiest way’ to keep bread from moulding will keep it fresh – avoid common mistake

Bread typically lasts around a week once opened, but it can spoil quickly if it isn’t being stored in the correct ways. Something that can help bread last longer is using a traditional bread box, which might seem bulky for smaller kitchens or countertops, but can prevent food wastage. A bread box is specifically designed … Read more

Cheese will last longer if stored the ‘proper’ French way – Britons are storing it wrong

It is common sense to keep cheese stored in the fridge, but there is nothing worse than freshly-bought cheese becoming brick-hard and inedible.  However, it appears that cheese may be spoiling quickly as Brits are storing it in the fridge wrong, and you can extend a cheese’s shelf life by storing it with the “proper” … Read more