Prepare to store the fruits. Since each fruit has a different expiration date, the storage method and temperature should also vary.

Let's start with the common colds that can be seen in almost every household.

So, we consumed pineapple, apple, banana, orange, lime, mango, and tomato.

You can wash the whole pineapple and store it on the refrigerator shelf.

Pineapples stay fresh for one or two days, but eventually the skin and leaves turn brown.

Peel and thinly slice the pineapple, then store it in an airtight container, jar, or zipper pouch in the refrigerator.

It stays fresh and juicy for a longer period.

 

Bonus tip: Pineapple sliced and stored can be used for juice, eaten as slices, or...

It is easy to use, such as cutting into fruit salads or adding to smoothies.

Peel and thinly slice the pineapple children love, then put it in a zipper bag.

If stored in a container, children can easily take it out and eat.

In addition to peeling, slicing, and storing pineapple in the refrigerator, if you want to keep it longer for off-season use, you can also freeze thinly sliced pineapple.

To freeze pineapple, spread pineapple pieces on a baking sheet and freeze.

Freeze each piece individually.

When placing two pineapple pieces in the same container, don't forget to put a baking sheet between the two pineapple pieces.

 

Bananas stay fresh when stored at room temperature or at a temperature of about 13 to 16 degrees Celsius.

However, bananas emit ethylene gas that ripens quickly.

Therefore, unwrap the bananas so they can breathe naturally and store them in a well-ventilated place. It would be better to hang the bananas rather than placing them in a fruit box, allowing air to circulate in all directions.

 

In summer, you can store bananas in the refrigerator to delay ripening. However, refrigerating causes the banana peels to turn black.

 

Peel the banana, slice it thinly, and store it in a zipper bag or airtight container in the refrigerator for use in smoothies.

 

Bonus tip: Bananas are packaged and provided at the store, but store the bananas at room temperature at home without packaging. However, since ethylene gas emitted from bananas accelerates the ripening of other fruits and eventually causes spoilage, keep bananas away from other fruits.

Citrus fruits like oranges and limes are easy to store because they are not difficult to keep. They do not spoil even if stored at room temperature for a week. However, to extend the shelf life and maintain the freshness of the juice, it is better to store them in the refrigerator.

 

When storing oranges and limes in the refrigerator, place them in a perforated plastic bag or a muslin/cotton cloth bag. This allows the fruit to breathe and helps maintain freshness for a longer period.

Apples, like other fruits that emit ethylene gas, should be stored separately from the rest of the fruits.

Otherwise, the ripening of other fruits is accelerated. Wrapping apples in paper bags and storing them in the refrigerator is the best method.

To store apples with other fruits in the refrigerator, place them in a paper bag and then put them on a fruit tray. However, the biggest disadvantage of storing apples in a paper bag is that now the apples are less visible and less noticeable.

 

You and your family may forget to eat it. In this case, you can store the apple in a plastic bag.

If you think the mango is not yet ripe, leave it outside the refrigerator. Ripen it before storing it in the refrigerator.

Mangoes can be stored directly in the refrigerator without packaging or storing in plastic or paper bags.

Mango is a seasonal fruit loved by everyone, regardless of age or gender. To enjoy the divine taste of mangoes out of season, peel, cut, and place the pieces in an airtight container or zipper pouch, then store in the freezer. Frozen mango can be used when making mango desserts, ice cream, or smoothies.

 

Do not forget to put cut mangoes into small pouches or containers so they can be used in whole portions. After taking the mangoes out of the freezer, do not refreeze them.

Please wash the tomatoes thoroughly and let them dry naturally or wipe them dry before storing.

Tomatoes can be stored at room temperature. However, to extend their shelf life, keep them in the refrigerator.

Wash the tomatoes, dry them, place paper towels on the bottom, put them in a container, and store in the refrigerator.

 

Bonus Tip: How to Store Tomatoes in the Freezer

How to store tomatoes in the freezer:

Wash the tomatoes and drain the remaining water.

Dry the tomato skins naturally or wipe them with a clean cloth to dry.

Remove the tomato's eye (the top part of the tomato attached to the stem) with a knife or spoon.

Put the tomatoes in a zipper bag and close the zipper, then place the pouch in the freezer. When tomatoes are out of season, frozen tomatoes can be used to make purée, curry, soups, and more.