Many of us would like to fill the refrigerator with delicious fruits and vegetables after going to the supermarket. Fruits, like strawberries, are refreshing and full of vitamins and minerals that are good for us and keep us healthy. It is, however, it can be frustrating to spend your money our strawberries because they always get all covered with mold in such a short matter of time in our refrigerator after having bought them a few days ago.
Fortunately, there are tricks to make sure they stay fresh and last longer in the refrigerator. Here is a tip to help you keep your them longer.
Here is what you will need:
- white vinegar
- water
- sponge
- paper towel
Instructions:
1- Pour 1 part white vinegar and 5 parts water into a large bowl (about 1/2 cup vinegar and 2 1/2 cups water).
Soak your strawberries in the mixture for a few minutes. Vinegar will remove mold spores and bacteria.
You will probably be overwhelmed by the appearance of water after you rinse your strawberries in this solution.
Dry your strawberries thoroughly. You can place them in paper towels or let them air dry in a colander.
Make sure to remove any moisture. No water must remain but don’t dry the fruit completely.
2- Place your strawberries in the refrigerator over a paper towel.
Don’t worry: your strawberries will not taste like vinegar after you have using this tip.
Sources:
- Hip2Save
- Sharebly
