Storage and Care
By: Alissa Coyle
Storing Fruits
*Fruit spoils rapidly- use quickly!
*Refrigeration slows down spoilage
*Buy just what you need
*Don't wash fruit until ready to be used
*To ripen fruits faster, store in brown paper bag
*Canned fruits can be stored anywhere
*Frozen fruits can be stored in the freezer in plastic baggies
Storing Vegetables
*Keep most vegetables in refrigerator for a few days
*Place most vegetables in plastic bags or containers
*Store potatoes, sweet potatoes, and onions in a cool, dark place
*Refrigerating potatoes, sweet potatoes, and onions can cause mold or decay
*Don't wash vegetables until ready to use
*Canned vegetables can be stored anywhere
*Frozen vegetables can be stored in the freezer