Tips to conserve your fruits for longer

We all want to save, but we seldom take into account that saving is not only related to expenses, but to making what we buy yield. Therefore, finding a way to extend the shelf life of your fruits is key to translate into savings.

If you are a busy person or a working mom, you have surely had to discard large quantities of fruits that you could not take advantage of. So that this does not happen again, we leave you the best tips that will help you get juice from your food.

Strawberries

To keep this fruit in good condition, the key is to avoid moisture, so putting them in a paper bag inside the refrigerator will make them last longer. If you don't have a paper bag on hand, do it in a container with a paper napkin. If they are ripe and you are not going to consume them immediately, it is best to freeze them and use them to prepare a smoothie or smoothie.

Blackberries, raspberries and blackberries

The fruits of the forest in general are best preserved in covered containers inside the refrigerator. It is important to wash them until they are going to be used, otherwise the humidity will cause them to mature more quickly.

Apples

This fruit can be kept out of the refrigerator, as long as it is in a cool place.

Figs

You can also leave them out of the fridge, just make sure they stay in a cool, dry area like the cupboard. If you decide to store them in the refrigerator, it is best to do it in a paper bag or wrapped in a towel.

Kiwi

This fruit has a long life, so you can leave it at room temperature, as long as the place is ventilated. If you want it to last a little longer, the refrigerator drawer is a good option.

Mango

Similarly, at room temperature it is perfect, provided there is good air flow. If you notice that they begin to mature and you have not yet had time to use them, it is best to peel them, chop them and take them to the freezer in a container.

Peach or Peach

This delicate fruit can be preserved in a cool and well ventilated area. If you are going to store it in the refrigerator, do it in a paper bag or wrapped in a towel to prevent the damp environment from damaging it.

Cantaloupe

This can be stored in a cool place and in low light for several weeks. Once ripe you can peel it, cut it and put it in a container inside the refrigerator.

Orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lime and lemon

A fruit bowl or the refrigerator drawer are the ideal areas for these fruits, as long as there is no humidity.

Papaya

It can be stored at room temperature if it is in a well ventilated place. When it begins to ripen, you can peel it and keep it for a few more days in the refrigerator.

Pears

They keep very well in cool, dry and cold places.

Pineapple

Leave it in a fruit bowl so that it matures. As soon as this happens, you can peel it and store it in a covered container inside the refrigerator.

Banana

Contrary to what you thought, it stays much better outside the fridge, just make sure it is in a well ventilated place.

Watermelon

If it is in a cool and well ventilated area, it will last up to a week. Once opened, you can store it in a container inside the fridge.

Grapes

It is best to store them in a container inside the refrigerator and wash them only until you are going to use them. The key to keeping this fruit to the fullest is to avoid moisture.

Hopefully these tips will be useful to reduce waste. Do you know others?