Avoiding Food Storage Mistakes in the Fridge

In our busy lives, storing food in the refrigerator or freezer is common. However, knowing how to properly store food is crucial for food safety, color preservation, and nutritional value.

1. Avoiding Food Storage Mistakes in the Fridge

In our busy lives, storing food in the refrigerator or freezer is common. However, knowing how to properly store food is crucial for food safety, color preservation, and nutritional value.

For Tea and Coffee
Tea and coffee should not be stored in the fridge as the low temperature causes condensation, affecting their flavor and quality. Store them in airtight containers at room temperature, away from sunlight, heat, and strong-smelling foods. Avoid storing tea next to coffee, as they can absorb each other's aroma.

Meat, Fish, Eggs, Milk
Fresh meat and fish should not be stored in the fridge for more than a week as prolonged storage can degrade protein molecules and affect health, especially for young children. If storing in the freezer compartment, clean the meat and fish thoroughly before wrapping them in multiple layers to prevent excessive frost on the surface or excessive freezing, which can lead to loss of moisture and changes in color and flavor. Only thaw the amount needed for use.

Eggs: Eggs are commonly stored in the fridge as they are versatile ingredients for various dishes like fried eggs, boiled eggs, steamed custard, sponge cakes, and flans. Eggs should be kept in their original cartons or placed in specialized egg trays in the fridge but not in the door compartments. Additionally, do not store eggs with items high in oils (ginger, onions, chili) as their aroma can penetrate the eggshell pores, causing them to spoil.
Condensed milk, vegetable oil, honey: No need to refrigerate to avoid affecting their viscosity and to prevent sugar crystallization in condensed milk and honey. Simply store them in a cool, dry place and seal them tightly to avoid flies, cockroaches, and ants.

It's Important to Store Food Properly

Fruits and Vegetables
Lemons: Being a juicy, oil-rich fruit, lemons should be wrapped in paper before being stored in the refrigerator. Bananas: For freshly purchased bananas that are still green (with green stems) or just ripe: They should be stored at room temperature and hung on a hook, away from direct sunlight and heat. Because high temperatures will ripen bananas faster and make them spoil faster. For ripe bananas: Do not place ripe bananas directly in the fridge without wrapping anything. Because the low temperature in the refrigerator makes ripe bananas ripe and peel faster many times. You can use food wrap to wrap banana stems or bananas if you want to store them in the fridge.

Tomatoes: Depending on the degree of ripeness, there are different ways to store tomatoes. Green tomatoes should be stored at room temperature, while ripe tomatoes should be refrigerated. Potatoes, onions, shallots: Do not rinse before storing, do not let light shine directly or in places with high humidity (refrigerator ...) should be stored in a cool, airy place to suppress sprouting. At the same time, do not put fruits (bananas, apples, pears ...) next to the storage area, because ethylene gas in fruits will make potatoes rot faster.