5 Tips To Delay Fruit From Ripening

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.

COLD STORAGE

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.

COMPARTMENTALISE

When stored together, fruits tend to be susceptible to bruising, over-ripening and press into each other.

BUY GOOD PRODUCE

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.

LOW EXPOSURE TO SUN & HEAT

Storing your fruits in a cool, dry place, away from secondary or primary heat sources, keeps their sugars from reacting.

WASH LATER

Washing your fruits just when you’re ready to eat them can prolong their shelf life up to three weeks.