Keeping Produce Fresh in Your Refrigerator
There’s hardly anything better than fresh produce. Unfortunately, like everything else in todays’ economic climate, the cost of fresh produce has risen dramatically. That’s why you want to make sure that you are storing and keeping your produce in a manner to keep it fresh as long as possible.
Spoilage can be cause by bacterial or micro bacterial processes when the food is exposed to the wrong levels of humidity or temperature. No one wants to find wilted lettuce or moldy tomatoes in the refrigerator. It’s just not pleasant and it’s a waste of good food.
Making sure that your produce lasts as long as possible is going to take some extra effort, but you’ll find it well worth the time. Your produce will be enjoyable longer and you’ll protect your family budget. Spend some time learning about proper food storage.
Did you know that your refrigerator has microclimates?
The cold zone is the coldest spot in your refrigerators. This area includes the top and middle shelves toward the back. The temperature here can dip below 34
