Now all the food that requires a cool room is stored in refrigerators, special containers, boxes. But it is important to properly organize such storage especially food, otherwise it can lead to their soon deterioration, all important elements, quality, taste and aroma will be lost.
How to properly store food in the kitchen is interested in many housewives.
It is important after the purchase to read the conditions of storage of the product on the packaging, quality producers must indicate this, and they must be carried out by all means. It is also important to consider that spoiled packaging will shorten the duration of food storage because it is impossible to protect the product from harmful microorganisms, moisture and air.
The main reason for the unfitness provision is the failure to meet the storage conditions and exceeding the indicated shelf life on the package. High growth of harmful microorganisms occurs in the environment above 20 ° С. After cooking, it should be placed in the refrigerator, because the process of life of harmful microorganisms will be dramatically slowed down. This will significantly reduce the risk of poisoning. All perishable products can not be left in the heat for long, but transferred to special food containers and cleaned in the refrigerator. Prepared food at home can be left in the refrigerator for a long time only in a heat-treated form. But this method of storage is not infinite, since there are microorganisms that can grow slowly even in the refrigerator. About a day you can store in the refrigerator meat, fish in a closed form and be safe for consumption in food. The day can store a variety of salads, vegetable dishes from food and refueling them with mayonnaise or sour cream, seasoned products are stored only 4-5 hours.
Rules that will be useful in storing food in the refrigerator. Most food products are stored in the freezer for about 8-12 months. Fatty foods, meat, minced meat are only about three months old. Repeated freezing is not dangerous for foods, but their nutritional value is reduced, along with taste and shelf life. In order to keep fresh greens, it can be wrapped in a damp towel, and then in a plastic bag, but not tightly enough to leave the lumps for ventilation, and put in the lower tier of the refrigerator. That's how the greens can lie for two weeks. Fresh carrots need to be washed or cleaned and also wrapped in a damp towel, then in a bag and put on the lower tier of the refrigerator. Carrots will remain crispy for a long time and will not fade. Vegetables such as beets and potatoes can be stored near, somehow they do not deteriorate for some reason, but on the contrary, they will be stored longer. Only potatoes in the cold should not be stored - taste disappears. Cabbage. It is not always possible to buy a small head of cabbage, but from a large always remains a piece that quickly withers, so you can not cut cabbage, and separate the leaves. If left cleaned cloves of garlic, they should be stored in a glass jar, filled with oil, in the refrigerator. But first, do not tightly clog the jar so that there is no fermentation. The oil will acquire a garlic flavor that can be used to refill dishes, and garlic will last longer.
As for the fruit. Bananas and pineapples do not need to be stored in the refrigerator! Such fruits do not accept cold. Bananas are best eaten immediately, or acquire unripe, which can be stored in a dark place. Cheese is preferable to store together with oil in one container. Thus, it will not dry out and will be soft for a long time. It should be remembered that there are cheeses that have a sharp smell, such cheeses should be kept separately, wrapped in a food film. For milk in soft bags, special holders are sold that are not at all expensive and make life much easier and keep your nerves. It is oil and fats that need to be packed especially carefully, since they absorb odors. Dairy products are also recommended to be stored on a separate shelf of the refrigerator. They should not be stored in the refrigerator door, as when opening and closing the temperature significantly changes, which adversely affects the safety of dairy products. On the shelves of the door you can store eggs, medicines, drinks. Cottage cheese should not be stored in a plastic bag! It must be immediately transferred to enamel, glass or ceramic containers. Completely not necessarily unopened canned food in a refrigerator, the place will be taken away and will interfere with the process of air circulation. The period of storage is at least one year.
Some tips for the proper storage of products that do not require cold. For example, flour should be stored in a dark and dry place, preferably in containers with lids, to protect against moisture, pests. Including sugar. Dried mushrooms and dried fruits should be kept in a closed container lined with paper, which will prevent the occurrence of mold and excess moisture.
The way to store seasonings and spices is to store them in special jars, away from the plate, since heat and humidity will destroy the properties of seasonings, and most importantly, grind them before using. The pasta is stored in a cool, dry place.
It is important to observe the proper storage of food in the kitchen. Whatever method of storage is, it should not be open. Otherwise, the products quickly lose their useful qualities, absorb excess moisture or are weathered. For individual packaging, polyethylene, foil, food paper or food film, any closable packaging is used. It is necessary not to be lazy to carry out a food revision, getting rid of overdue food. And, it's wise not to buy too many products. After all, they are always in the presence of the nearest store.