How Do You Store Fruit In A Refrigerator?
Maximize grocery dollars and flavor by storing fruit properly. Store fruit in a refrigerator properly and you can extend its shelf life for a minimum of two days. Depending on the fruit, refrigeration may not be necessary either. Read on to learn some tips on washing fruits to maintain vitamin content and save on your produce budget as well as your health. Step 1 Determine ripeness. Fruit should already be ripe before placing in the refrigerator since lower temperatures slow down ripening. Allow to ripen at room temperature for a few days before placing in the refrigerator. Step 2 Remove spoiled fruit. Packaged strawberries can be crushed easily and a few can turn rotten quickly. Discard any rotten fruit before placing in the refrigerator. Step 3 Bag up fruit. Place ripe, unwashed grapes, peaches, apricots, pears, apples and all berries separately in plastic bags and put in the crisper drawer. Step 4 Leave specific fruit at room temperature. Refrigeration can ruin the flavor of tomatoe
