Storing potatoes correctly is key to preventing sprouting and extending their shelf life. A TikTok hack suggests storing them with apples due to ethylene gas slowing down sprouting. The Food Standards Agency now also recommends storing them in the fridge, and suggests removing them from plastic bags after purchase to allow air circulation. Storing them in a cool, dark, dry place also helps.
Contrary to popular belief, eggs don’t need refrigeration. The British Egg Industry Council suggests freezing eggs for up to 12 months to reduce food waste. Freezing whole eggs, whites, and yolks (with added salt or sugar) is simple and helps extend their shelf life. Always thaw completely before cooking and use promptly.
Discover Airlines is enhancing its Economy Class experience with a new premium menu option for short and medium-haul flights. Travelers can pre-order gourmet meals, served on elegant porcelain tableware, for a touch of luxury. The airline is also committed to reducing waste with an AI-controlled loading system and offering discounts for pre-ordered meals.
Unlock the secret to keeping your lettuce crispy and fresh for an extended period. Storage expert Vlatka Lake reveals the optimal methods for various types of lettuce, ensuring minimal food waste and maximum enjoyment of this leafy green. Learn the techniques to preserve the quality of your lettuce, whether it’s a full head, separated leaves, or packaged convenience.
Lettuce, a quintessential summer staple, often goes off quickly, leading to food waste. To combat this, three storage hacks were tested: leaving lettuce in its packet, storing it in a fruit fridge storage container, and placing it in a sandwich bag with kitchen roll. Surprisingly, the sandwich bag method proved most effective, keeping lettuce fresh for over a week. The kitchen roll absorbs excess moisture, preventing spoilage. This simple and effective hack reduces food waste and ensures crisp and fresh lettuce for your summer meals.
Storing salad properly is crucial to prevent food waste and ensure freshness while preventing spoilage. Food policy expert Gavin Wren conducted a ‘salad race’ to identify the best storage method, highlighting the benefits of using airtight containers, leaving lids off, and incorporating kitchen roll to absorb moisture.
In these difficult economic times, throwing away food is the last thing anyone wants. A TikToker named Lyssa Louise has become an online sensation by sharing savvy tips for keeping fruits and vegetables fresh, helping households cut down on waste and save money. Lyssa’s video has already racked up over 59.5k views from viewers eager to reduce their food waste and enjoy their greens for longer. Lyssa reveals a straightforward trick to prolong the freshness of veggies for ‘up to three times as long’, requiring nothing more than a glass of water. This method, she claims, will keep them ‘crispy’ and delay rotting or wilting. Spinach lovers can also rejoice as Lyssa advises lining a plate with paper towels, placing the spinach on top, and refrigerating it to keep the leaves from turning soggy. Mushrooms, too, benefit from being stored in a paper bag within the fridge for optimal freshness. Berries, often quick to spoil, can be preserved longer by storing them in lidded glass jars in the refrigerator.
Bananas are a staple in many people’s food shops, but due to having a short shelf-life, end up being one of the most wasted foods. I decided to put three storage hacks to the test to see which one kept my bananas riper for longer.
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