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 Buying food home is half the battle. The main task for the hostess is to distribute these products correctly. It's not enough just to put them in the refrigerator or arrange them on the shelves in the kitchen cabinet. Everything must be done to ensure that the products are preserved as long as possible and at the same time do not lose their beneficial nutritional properties.
Bread
This food product is the most popular among Russians. Many people buy it in large quantities, but, unfortunately, they do not know how to store it correctly. Some housewives prefer to store in fridgebelieving that in this way it will be better preserved. However, in the refrigerator, this product deteriorates much faster than when it is simply left on the kitchen counter. The fact is that there is starch and water in bread, when cold, the connection between these two components is broken and the product quickly becomes stale.
Bread is best stored in a bread bin and, preferably, it should be made of natural material - wood.
Before putting the bread in breadbasket, preferably pack it in a small paper bag. But, it is better to remove this food product from factory plastic bags, since moisture quickly accumulates in the plastic, which provokes the appearance of mold in bread.
Potatoes
This product is the second most popular among Russians. As a rule, it is bought immediately in large quantities.
Where is the best place to store potatoes? It is often sold in plastic bags. To prevent this root crop from becoming moldy, it must be transferred from the factory packaging into special wooden boxes or bags made of natural materials. Keep potatoes recommended in a dark, dry place out of direct sunlight. It is not worth keeping potatoes in the refrigerator, as in cold conditions they become soft and acquire a sweetish, unpleasant aftertaste. In addition, potatoes are good at absorbing odors, so they should not be stored with garlic and onions.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes do not like the cold, so it is recommended to store them on the windowsill or on the kitchen table. In cold conditions tomato become soft and lose their aroma.
Mango and avocado
Unripe fruits should not be immediately put into the refrigerator, since the low temperature greatly inhibits the ripening process. It is better to place such fruits for full ripening in a kitchen cabinet away from direct sunlight. Ripe mangoes and avocado can be put in the refrigerator, in the fruit and vegetable compartment.
Apples
At low temperatures, apples lose some of their useful qualities, so it is better to store them in a dish or fruit vase on the table. The fruit should be checked regularly for dark spots as one spoiled Apple can spoil other fruits in a short time.
Mushrooms
This product deteriorates very quickly, so it must be stored properly. Storage in a plastic bag can lead to mold growth. Therefore, after purchasing the mushrooms, it is better to put them in a paper bag and put them in the refrigerator for storage. Mushroomslike potatoes, they absorb odors well, so they should not be placed next to foods that have a strong flavor.
Wine
Most people buy bottles of wine "in reserve" in case of a sudden appearance of guests. Wine is a rather capricious drink, so you need to store it correctly.
The greatest danger is posed by temperature drops. Cold degrades the aroma of this drink, and heat greatly ages wine... The best storage place is a cool room without access to sunlight. It is better to store bottles in a horizontal position, so the cork will be constantly moisturized and will not crumble when opened.
Barteneva T.
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