Bananas are a convenient and nutritious snack, but they present a challenge when it comes to maintaining their freshness. They ripen quickly on countertops, leading to overripe fruit and potential waste. But a simple hack can improve their shelf life and preserve their flavour and texture. A Tiktoker, by the username @amycrosslegacy, shared a video … Read more
There is nothing worse than dropping a generous sum on berries just for them to mould and rot within days. Plus, produce can be expensive, which is why you want to make sure you’re storing it properly to prolong its shelf life for as long as possible. Instead of just shoving it away into your … Read more
Preserving food for as long as possible is something that we are all aware of due to the cost of living and inflation prices. But one person has asked the question: “Can I store bananas in the fridge to keep them fresh for longer?” on the online forum site Quora. People took the thread to … Read more
Buying strawberries can be a difficult decision, because they don’t alway last very long. Savvy shoppers have come up with a few tricks to keep fruit from going bad too soon. For bananas, you should keep them in a cool spot away from direct sunlight. Potatoes will surprisingly last longer if kept next to apples. … Read more
He said: “Certain vegetables like cucumber, celery or carrots can go soft and lose their crunch if left for a while.” Jamie continued: “To avoid this, simply chop into sticks and place in a jar of cold water in your fridge (make sure it’s airtight!).” There are a few fundamentals that apply for this method … Read more
Bananas have a very short shelf-life of around two to three days if purchased when they are ripe. If purchased when they are green, they may have a few extra days but sometimes they do not ripen properly if they are too green. Banana skin can bruise easily, which can damage the quality of the … Read more
