Avoiding food waste is more important than ever—not only for the environment but also for your budget. While throwing away food is frowned upon, improper storage is often to blame. Below are five common foods you may not be storing correctly, along with practical tips to make them last longer.
1. cheese
Storing cheese in cling film may seem convenient, but it traps moisture and restricts airflow, leading to mold or dryness.
better method: Wrap cheese in baking paper to let it breathe. Store it on the top shelf of the fridge for up to 7 days.
2. bananas
Refrigerating bananas makes them ripen faster.
better method: Keep them at room temperature and wrap the stem in cling film. This slows down ethylene gas release and delays ripening.
3. celery and carrots
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Avoiding food waste is more important than ever—not only for the environment but also for your budget. While throwing away food is frowned upon, improper storage is often to blame. Below are five common foods you may not be storing correctly, along with practical tips to make them last longer.
1. cheese
Storing cheese in cling film may seem convenient, but it traps moisture and restricts airflow, leading to mold or dryness.
better method: Wrap cheese in baking paper to let it breathe. Store it on the top shelf of the fridge for up to 7 days.
2. bananas
Refrigerating bananas makes them ripen faster.
better method: Keep them at room temperature and wrap the stem in cling film. This slows down ethylene gas release and delays ripening.
3. celery and carrots
