By Devi Poojari
July 25, 2023
Ethylene, the gas that enables fruits to ripen and accelerate the process, affects fruits in different ways, due to their compositions. Tap to view key tips to avoid your fruit from spoiling before it is eaten.
Once fruit has been purchased from the market, it is ideal to wash and wipe the fruits clean before placing them in clean cloth bags and stashing it away in the refrigerator.
When stored together, fruits tend to be susceptible to bruising, over-ripening and press into each other.
The upside of good produce is also that it stays fresher without too much effort, for longer and also tastes better when ready to be eaten.
Storing your fruits in a cool, dry place, away from secondary or primary heat sources, keeps their sugars from reacting.
Washing your fruits just when you’re ready to eat them can prolong their shelf life up to three weeks.