When it's hot: This way, food stays fresh for a long time, even in midsummer
Created: 07/23/2022, 13:33
By: Lucas Maier
So far, the summer of 2022 has been characterized by sometimes very extreme temperatures.
There are a few things to keep in mind so that food can be kept for longer even in the heat.
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Food in particular goes bad faster at high temperatures.
With a few little tips and tricks, however, vegetables and co. can easily stay fresh longer.
The easiest way to enjoy food fresh in summer is to eat it shortly after buying it.
So in summer it is better to shop less and more often.
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With the high temperatures in summer, fruit and berries go bad faster.
The consumer
center gives tips on how
to keep the vitamin-rich snacks fresh for as long as possible .
According to them, berries are best stored on a kitchen towel in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator.
Cherries, peaches, apricots and plums should also be stored in the refrigerator.
Here it is important to store the fruit openly to ensure ventilation.
Under no circumstances should cherries be washed before storage, otherwise they will mold more quickly.
Kiwis and figs can also be put in the fridge in summer, while bananas are better left in the fruit bowl, as the
NDR
writes.
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Food in summer: This is how vegetables should be stored in the heat
It's not just bananas that should stay outside in the summer, various vegetables don't belong in the fridge either.
Tomatoes, cucumbers and beans are better kept in the dark storage cellar.
There is a simple trick to keep vegetables fresh in the fridge for longer: some varieties can be wrapped in a damp cloth to extend their shelf life.
The following types of fruit and vegetables feel good in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator in summer:
Lettuce, pointed cabbage, kohlrabi, radishes, asparagus, spinach, carrots: it
is best to wrap them in a slightly damp cloth.
Peppers:
Be careful, it must not be too cold for the colorful peppers, so they should only be placed in the vegetable drawer.
Apple:
A cold apple can be very refreshing and will last longer.
However, this should be kept separate from vegetables and other types of fruit.
Pear:
The fruit should be kept separate from other vegetables and fruits.
Pineapple:
The fruit, which is sensitive to cold, should not be stored below 7 degrees, but once it has been cut open it must be placed in the refrigerator.
Source:
Consumer Advice Center NRW
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Animal products should definitely be in the fridge.
Cheese, milk, yoghurt, meat and co. should be kept as cool as possible when buying and transporting them.
The
Federal Ministry of Food
recommends putting the groceries in the trolley last while shopping.
On the way home, they should be transported in a cool bag and then placed on the glass shelf in the refrigerator, because that's where it's coolest, advises the
consumer
advice center .
Food storage in summer: Animal products belong in the refrigerator
Extensive brunch or breakfast is popular with many, especially on warm summer days.
But be careful, animal foods in particular should only be taken from the fridge to the table in small portions to prevent spoilage.
The same applies to summer barbecues for salads whose dressing contains mayonnaise or the like, the
consumer
advice center points out.
Bread also spoils faster at high temperatures in summer.
Unlike meat, vegetables and co., however, it definitely does not belong in the fridge, because it would go bad faster there.
To prevent mold, bread should be stored uncut in a bread bin, as recommended by the
Federal Ministry of Food
.
Also, it can be temporarily frozen airtight.
Since the mold spores spread throughout the bread, a moldy bread should always be thrown out completely.
(Lucas Maier)