Keep food fresh in monsoons

KEEP THEM IN SEPARATE BOXES:

Fruits and vegetables should be kept in separate drawers of the refrigerator. Fruits give off ethylene gas which can shorten the storage life of vegetables.

WHAT NOT TO REFRIGERATE:

Don’t refrigerate potatoes. Keep them in a cool, dry place as moisture encourages sprouting. Keep onions in a well ventilated place, away from potatoes, as they can absorb moisture from the latter and get spoilt.

POULTRY ITEMS:

Fresh meat, poultry, fish and seafood should be refrigerated as soon as possible after purchase.

LEMON AND LIME:

Lemons and limes absorb odour from the fridge, so it’s best to keep them at room temperature.

DUMP PLASTIC BAGS:

Always store unwashed mushrooms and okra in a paper bag, not in plastic.