{"id":8418,"date":"2023-11-15T10:18:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T10:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookingwithdia.com\/?p=8418"},"modified":"2023-11-15T10:18:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T10:18:57","slug":"storage-method-to-make-apples-berries-and-tomatoes-last-for-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookingwithdia.com\/everyday-meals\/storage-method-to-make-apples-berries-and-tomatoes-last-for-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Storage method to make apples, berries and tomatoes last for longer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Reaching for a mouldy tomato is not only off-putting, it’s annoying.<\/p>\n

If all of them are starting to sag, it could mean an inconvenient journey to the shops is needed.<\/p>\n

Experts at Ocean have provided proper storage advice so that your fruits, like tomatoes, last longer.<\/p>\n

Tomatoes<\/h3>\n

Best stored at room temperature, tomatoes should be placed “stem-side down”.<\/p>\n

To extend its shelf life by a day or two, you could place a ripened tomato in the fridge.<\/p>\n

READ MORE… <\/strong> Bananas will ‘stay fresh and yellow for longer’ with foolproof storage method<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Berries<\/h3>\n

As for berries, which are a great addition to porridge and desserts, they are best kept in the fridge.<\/p>\n

However, in order to prolong their best-by date, it’s advised to line berries, in a single layer, on a piece of kitchen roll.<\/p>\n

The easiest way to do this is to put a piece of kitchen roll on a tray specifically designated for berries.<\/p>\n

How does this work?<\/h3>\n

Kitchen roll helps to absorb moisture, so it’s a simple way to keep fruits (and vegetables!) fresh.<\/p>\n

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