There’s nothing worse than spending money on beautiful fresh produce, only to forget about it once it’s been tossed in the fridge drawer; then you find it slimy and stinking weeks later. One of the worst offenders for this is carrots – beautifully crunchy and fresh when bought, but quickly they will turn soft, wrinkled … Read more
Carrots are an essential part of many people’s food shops, and they usually have a lengthy shelf life. However, there is nothing more annoying than buying fresh vegetables only to discover they have turned mouldy or slimy. This can be due to a number of reasons, including storing them in certain locations which they do … Read more
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
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 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
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
Storing carrots and celery in a particular way could help them stay fresh for weeks. These foods are essential to many meals – from soups to bolognese sauce, they pack tonnes of flavour and give dishes a nutritional boost. But if they’re not kept properly, these vegetables can quickly turn soft and soggy. If you’re … Read more
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
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
It may seem obvious to keep carrots in your fridge, but it turns out there is a “proper” technique to storing them that will stop them from spoiling. Mark Davis, an expert from the home appliance website Fridge, has shared that many people have been storing carrots the wrong way. He said: “Carrots are a … Read more
