Discover the right storage for 20 foods, like watermelons and coffee, to preserve taste and texture; refrigeration isn't always best.
Refrigeration reduces antioxidants by half. Develops double levels of skin and eye-friendly compounds. Chill sliced melons to prevent bacterial growth.
Tropical plant turns black quickly below 40°F.Keep on the counter in a shady place, submerged in water. Place a zip-top bag over the plant for moisture.
Store at 45°F to avoid sugar conversion in a paper bag in a cool pantry; away from sunlight. It prevents potatoes from turning green and bitter
Refrigeration leads to watery and pitted cucumbers. Keep them on the counter for optimal freshness.
Air circulation needed for onions to stay fresh. Store whole onions in a paper bag. Keep away from potatoes to prevent spoilage. Refrigerate chopped onions.
Counter Storage maintains fresh flavours and cool air alters chemical pathways.
Moisture deteriorates beans in fridge. Store in airtight container in the pantry to maintain fresh, bold flavour for your morning brew.
Fare best in temperatures between 60-65°F.Put bulbs in ventilated container in a cool place. Avoid wrapping leftovers in tin foil.
It is Pantry Safe as vinegar and preservatives prevent spoilage. Refrigeration may reduce spiciness.
Cold temperatures crystallize and seize up honey. Keep honey at a consistent, ideal temperature.
Refrigeration dries out the loaf. Keep on the counter for freshness. Freeze extra bread; thaw at room temperature.
For optimal nutty flavour pantry Storage is recommended in airtight container for optimal flavours. Refrigeration is optional; personal discretion.
For hard or ripe avocados ready to use it is best kept at room temperature. Refrigerate to extend shelf-life for overripe avocados.
Room Temperature storage allow peaches, plums, etc., to ripen perfectly.
Store in Cool, Dark Place. When kept in fridge it creates harder consistency.
To Retain crunchiness, avoid low temperatures. Refrigeration causes mushiness.
It’s Pantry Safe as it is reserved in brine so no need for refrigeration.
Keep it in dark and dry corner at room Temperature for maximum flavour. Refrigeration causes grainy consistency.
Counter Storage recommended when consumed within a few days of purchase for optimal flavour. Remember eggplant has short shelf-life outside of the fridge.