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Fruits
AVOCADO: Store in plastic bags, in
general refrigerator area, or open, in
crisper. Should remain fresh one week. Flesh may discolor slightly in places.
APPLES: Will. usually keep fresh longer than you are likely to leave them.
Over-stored early season apples may look all right but the flesh can become dry
and mealy.
APRICOTS: Will not ripen fully if refrigerated too early. Store as they are in
general refrigerator area. Should keep fresh one week. Very prone to rotting.
BANANAS: Store in plastic bags in general refrigerator area, or open, in crisper.
Will remain fresh for 1 to 2 weeks. The skin may turn-black and discolor to some
extent, but the pulp is still good eating.
CHERRIES: Will last up to one week. Very prone to rotting.
CUSTARD APPLES: Store in plastic bags, in general refrigerator, or open, in crisper.
GRAPEFRUIT: Store as they are in general refrigerator area.
Will usually keep fresh longer than you are likely to leave them.
Long storage might produce skin blemishes, which do not mar the quality of the edible
pulp.
Over-stored citrus may look all right, but can develop a musty flavor typical of
over-ripe fruit.
GRAPES: Store in plastic wrap in general refrigerator area, or in crisper.
Will usually keep fresh longer than you are likely to leave them.
LEMONS: Store as they are in general refrigerator area.
Will usually keep fresh longer than you are likely to leave them.
Long storage might produce skin blemishes, which do not mar the quality of
the edible pulp.
Over-stored citrus may look all right, but can develop a musty flavor typical of
over-ripe fruit.
MANDARINS: Store as they are in general refrigerator area.
Will usually keep fresh longer than you are likely to leave them.
Long storage might produce skin blemishes, which do not mar the quality of
the edible pulp.
MANGOES: Store in plastic bags, in general refrigerator area, or open. in
crisper. Should stay fresh one week.
NECTARINES: Store as they are in the general refrigerator area.
Should keep one week. Very prone to rotting.
ORANGES: Store as they are in general refrigerator area.
Will usually keep fresh longer than you are' likely to leave them.
Long storage might produce skin blemishes, which do not mar the quality of
the edible pulp.
Over-stored Citrus can develop a musty flavor typical of over-ripe fruit.
PASSION FRUIT: Avoid rough handling. Store in plastic bags, in general refrigerator
area, or open in crisper.
Should keep fresh one week to 10 days.May tend to dry out.
PAPAW: Store in plastic bags, in general refrigerator area, or open in crisper.
Should keep fresh for 1-2 weeks. Watch for tissue collapse and rotting.
PEACHES: Can be half ripe when stored, but preferably store ripened. Store as they
are in general refrigerator area.
Will last one' week. Susceptible to rotting.
PEARS: Early season pears do not store well when ripe, and should be
eaten straight
away.
Late season pears can
be held for up to one week when ripe, in
the general refrigerator
area.
Unripe pears can be held in the refrigerator, but must be removed to air
temperature
to ripen.
Over-stored unripe pears will not ripen normally, the flesh will either become dry
and mealy, or mushy.
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Vegetables
Must be fully mature before storage. Use only sound produce.
All cut and bruised portions should be put aside to be used straight away.
Handle as little as possible before and during storage. Check often, and remove
any of the first sign of breakdown or rotting.
BEANS: Store in ventilated plastic
bag, in general area of refrigerator. Should last
longer than you're likely to leave them.
BEETROOT: Store in ventilated plastic bag, in general area of refrigerator. Should
last longer than you're likely to leave them.
For lengthy storage wash well in fresh solution of one teaspoon household bleach
to one liter water.
SPROUTS: Seal in plastic bag. Store in general refrigerator area. Should
last longer than you're likely to leave them.
CAPSICUM: Put in ventilated plastic bag or plastic wrap. Store in general
refrigerator area. Will keep for 2 to 3 weeks.
Watch for tissue collapse and rotting. Remove at first sign, as subsequent decay
can be rapid.
CARROTS: Put in ventilated plastic bags. Store in general refrigerator area.
Should last longer than you're likely to leave them. May develop bitter flavor from
over storage. Holding at room temperature for a few days should remove this. 1
For lengthy storage, wash well in fresh solution of 1 teaspoon household bleach to
1 liter water.
CAULIFLOWER: Seal in plastic bag.
Store in general refrigerator area. Should last longer than you're likely to leave it.
CELERY: Seal in plastic bag. Store in general refrigerator area. Should last
longer than you're likely to leave it.
CHOKOS: Put in ventilated plastic bag. Store in general refrigerator area.
Watch for
tissue collapse and rotting.
Remove at first sign as subsequent decay can be rapid.
CUCUMBERS: Put in ventilated plastic bag, or plastic wrap. Store in
general refrigerator area. Should stay fresh 1 to 2 weeks.
Watch for skin pitting, water-soaked areas and tissue collapse. Remove at first
sign as subsequent decay can be rapid.
EGGPLANT: Put in ventilated plastic bag, or plastic wrap. Store in general
refrigerator area. Should last one week.
Watch for tissue collapse and rotting. Remove at first sign; decay can be rapid.
LETTUCE Wash in fresh solution of 1 teaspoon household bleach to 1 liter water.
Seal in plastic bag. Should keep fresh 1 to 2 weeks. Remove outer leaves if rotting
develops.
MARROWS: Whole marrows should NOT be put into the refrigerator.
Cut sections should be sealed in plastic bag in refrigerator area.
MUSHROOMS: Seal in plastic bags in general refrigerator area.
Lining the bags with household tissues will help to prevent slime developing.
Should keep fresh 3 to 4 days.
Darkening likely but this should not affect cooked flavor.
PEAS: Put in ventilated plastic bag or plastic wrap, and store in general area of
refrigerator.
Prolonged storage may cause dis-coloration of the pods, but generally
should last longer than you're likely to leave them.
POTATOES: Potatoes cannot be stored in refrigerator. They should be held in a
well-ventilated area away from sunlight.
Will usually keep longer than you're likely to leave them.
PUMPKIN: Whole pumpkins should not be stored in refrigerator.
Cut pieces should be stored in plastic bags in refrigerator's general area.
Prolonged storage' may lead to slight discoloration. Will usually keep longer
than you're likely to leave it.
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