Apples And Pears - How To Store Them Properly?

Nia Rouseberg Author: Nia Rouseberg Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
Apples And Pears - How To Store Them Properly?

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Regardless of the type of fruit, you need to buy such a quantity that can be consumed in a few days.

The benefits of eating different fruits are constantly pointed out by experts, but they also pay attention to the way the fruits are stored. When it is incorrect, a large part of the useful ingredients in the fruits are lost , respectively the benefits of their consumption are reduced, although the taste does not change. 

What are the general recommendations regarding fruit storage?

  • It is advisable to buy a quantity to be consumed within two to three days, which is especially true for the less perishable, including berries, bananas , peaches, plums and more.
  • At best, the fruit should be kept in the refrigerator if not consumed soon. Most of them must be cut beforehand so that they do not wither. In this case, the banana is an exception, because, placed in the refrigerator, it turns black quickly.
  • With regard to fruits that are consumed with the peel, such as apples , peaches, grapes, plums, we must make sure that before consumption the wax layer that covers them is removed. For this purpose, they should be washed very thoroughly, if possible with a soft brush. 

How to store apples?

 
It should be borne in mind that when cut and lose antioxidants , the fruit quickly turns brown due to oxidation . To prevent this, it is advisable to sprinkle with a little salt. 
 
Another way is by dipping the pieces in lemon juice before placing them in the refrigerator. The fruit should be consumed within one to two days. 
 
 

How to store pears?


 
Like apples , pears also turn brown when cut before being placed in sub-zero temperatures. Storing them in the refrigerator should be similar to that of apples, for no more than a day. 
 
Pears wither quickly, so you need to buy a quantity to be consumed within a week.

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