Cucumbers are a popular fruit that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, but the sensitive fruit can quickly become rusty and soft, losing its texture and flavour if not stored correctly
Storing groceries to prolong their freshness can be quite the headache, particularly if you're not sure about the best methods. However, you can breathe a sigh of relief because food experts have come to the rescue with advice on how to keep cucumbers fresh for up to a week.
Nevertheless, cucumbers do have a finicky nature when it comes to how they're kept. If not stored correctly, they tend to deteriorate quickly, becoming limp while their taste diminishes.Top tips from the pros at Mill Food Recycler include using a common kitchen item – a spoon – which may sound surprising but could make all the difference. And there's more – they also suggest getting rid of the plastic wrap before washing and drying your cukes, reports the Mirror.
Experts recommend that wrapping fruit with a paper towel before popping it into a ziplock bag can be life-changing. It's all about soaking up that unwanted moisture and blocking the dreaded condensation, which notoriously prompts premature spoilage of your favourite crunchy cucumbers—definitely worth steering clear of.
To combat this, there's a nifty trick: "A tried and true trick to help address this issue is to place a metal spoon inside the plastic bag with your cukes to help keep the temperature inside the bag more consistent; the temperature of the metal spoon is less impacted by the opening and closing of the door, and will prevent temperature fluctuations within the cucumber."
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