How berries stay fresher for 1 week longer

How berries stay fresher for 1 week longer

We all love the vibrant colours, refreshing flavours and natural sweetness of fresh berries. A handful of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries makes the perfect snack and helps us towards our five a day. But no matter how delicious a fridge drawer full of fresh berries look when you get back from shopping, the sad truth … Read more

Keep summer berries fresh for two weeks longer with unusual but effective storage method

Keep summer berries fresh for two weeks longer with unusual but effective storage method

Summer berries are one of the most refreshing snacks to eat during the hot weather, but it is a big waste when they become covered in furry white mould only days after being bought.  Strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants and blueberries often become mouldy as berries have a very high water content which attracts bacteria to them, … Read more

How to keep strawberries fresh: Make them last 14 days longer and stop them going mouldy

How to keep strawberries fresh: Make them last 14 days longer and stop them going mouldy

Strawberries as well as many other berries are known to spoil only days after being bought, which means they have to be eaten quickly otherwise they will go mushy or even mouldy.  However, it turns out many people are making the mistake of keeping their berries in the plastic packaging they come in at the … Read more

How to make ‘delicate’ berries last ‘much longer’ in the refrigerator

How to make ‘delicate’ berries last ‘much longer’ in the refrigerator

“Berries are probably the most delicate product, and if not properly stored, they can deteriorate in a day,” she said. To see the video, click here. She tested several methods over a period of six months to find which storing hack worked the best. There was one that worked better than the rest. First, she … Read more