Tag: Food Storage Tips
How to keep garlic freshest?
Garlic is an essential ingredient in Chinese cooking, and having a bunch or two of garlic in your home is perfectly normal. But how should garlic be stored? Should it be refrigerated? How can garlic be kept fresh? How to store garlic Wet, freshly harvested garlic that hasn’t been dried yet: Store in a dry,…
How to store peaches and extend their shelf life?
Peaches are one of the most perishable fruits. To prevent them from spoiling quickly, today we’ll share some correct ways to store them. Learning how to store them will help extend their shelf life. How to store ripe peaches If you’ve bought ripe peaches and want to enjoy them anytime, it’s recommended to store the…
What’s the best way to store hard-boiled eggs?
It feels like hard-boiled eggs last longer than raw eggs, but this isn’t actually the case. Today, we’ll share the best storage methods and shelf life for hard-boiled eggs. How to store hard-boiled eggs correctly If you buy washed eggs, as is common in supermarkets, they have a protective coating on the outside of the…
How to choose kiwis? How to ripen and extend their shelf life?
Everyone loves the sweet and sour taste of kiwis, but sometimes people worry about them being too sour. How should we choose kiwis and how to ripen them? And how should we store them? Nutritional Value of Kiwis Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, with an absorption rate of up to 94%. This vitamin boosts…
How to store and handle food? Tips for extending freshness and making cooking easier
After buying ingredients, handling and preserving them can be a headache. Sometimes, they inevitably spoil after being left out for too long. So, what can you do? To maximize the flavor of each ingredient, properly store and maintain its freshness, and use it appropriately at the right time. There are actually several recommended methods for…
Does a blackened shrimp head mean no longer fresh and how to choose?
How do you choose shrimp when buying them? Seeing a blackened shrimp head inevitably leads to the conclusion that the shrimp are not fresh. But does a blackened shrimp head mean they are rotten and cannot be eaten? If the shrimp head turns black, it may actually be due to the production of melanin by…
The key to maintaining shrimp freshness
Storing shrimp at -35°C maintains a certain level of texture. The flavor of shrimp depends not only on the initial farming process but also on post-water storage. Freezing white shrimp in their shells with treated seawater reduces moisture loss and maintains a firmer texture after thawing. However, test results also show that the freshness and…
How can you choose and store mushrooms to extend their shelf life?
Mushrooms can be enjoyed on their own or combined with other ingredients to create a variety of dishes. Their chewy texture and unique aroma are particularly appreciated, making them delicious whether grilled, stir-fried, used as a stuffing, or added to soups. However, because mushrooms have a high water content and are relatively fragile, they can…
How can I store atemoya to prevent it from darkening?
Atemoya is a hybrid fruit with a “pineapple” fruity aroma, which is its name and characteristic. Its appearance is slightly different from the typical atemoya, with its smoother scales and thinner skin. How can I store atemoya to prevent it from darkening? Atemoya helps stabilize nerves and muscles and provides antioxidant protection. Atemoya has a…
Can I still eat moldy food after cutting it off?
Some people think that cutting off the moldy part of food is fine, but is it really safe to eat after removing the mold? How can you tell if food is moldy or spoiled? Which foods are most susceptible to contamination and often overlooked, requiring special attention? The dangers of moldy food that are often…