Some Ways To Store Fruits in Your Kitchen To Maintain Their Freshness

We hate to break it to you, but all of us have been bad at keeping fresh fruit at home lately. The main reason is that even though we do have fruit at home, we generally end up tossing away half of it since it spoils before we can have it. But the recent increase in temperature has motivated all of us to work harder to improve our diet. Fruit apparently spoils more rapidly when kept in a solid bowl or container because there is not enough airflow. So, how should you store fruits? A hanging fruit basket!

Benefits of Using a Hanging Fruit Basket

1. Better air circulation 

A hanging fruit basket makes it possible for the fruits’ gasses to go into the atmosphere as compared to becoming trapped in the container during the ripening of the fruit.

2. Visibility

A hanging fruit basket gives you a clear view of the fruits within, making it easy for you to identify what you have. Additionally, you are far more likely to eat the fruit while it is still healthy if you can see it!

3. Ambient temperature

Your fruits do not need to be put in the fridge; you can leave them out in a hanging fruit basket. The only fruits that require refrigeration are berries and sliced fruits.

Complimentary Suggestions Preserving Fruits To Maintain Their Freshness

You need to store all fruits separately. Keep them away from foods like cabbage and leafy greens that are all especially prone to withering or rotting if exposed to the gas.

If your hanging fruit basket is in a sunny kitchen, you might want to store bananas in a pantry or closet because they stay better in cool, dark environments.

Sealed plastic bags or containers can expedite the deterioration because they do not allow for enough air circulation. Even if bananas or potatoes come in a perforated plastic bag, removing them can extend their shelf life.

People usually keep oranges in fruit bowls, although they only last around four days at room temperature. You need to keep citrus fruits in your hanging fruit basket until you are ready to eat them since they will last for four weeks in your refrigerator. If you want your citrus fruits to last as long as possible, store them in water in your fridge.

You can freeze your fruits as well. The versatility of frozen fruit makes it perfect for shakes, hot cereal, quick bread, yogurt and fruit sauce for pancakes and waffles.

Our Favorite Picks To Store Fruits

• Triple-tiered hanging fruit baskets

This kind of hanging fruit basket is ideal for firm-fleshed fruits like bananas that continuously ripen after purchase. By placing a layer of thick fabric or jute to work as padding, you may prevent damaging delicate fruit. Wire mesh, on the other hand, could generate pressure points that increase decomposing. You can hardly disagree that hanging fruit baskets from the ceiling has a wonderfully pleasant aesthetic appeal.

• A wooden stacking basket

Due to the emission of ethylene gas during the ripening process, some fruits might make others deteriorate faster. Fruit baskets are excellent for organizing and separating items while allowing for adequate ventilation to prevent spoiling.

Wrapping Up!

You may be able to get away with a little more food from the refrigerator if your house is generally chilly or if you have space in your basement or a root cellar setup. But if you do not have air-conditioning or your kitchen becomes really warm, you can use our recommendations to keep your fruits fresh. You cannot just scatter your fruits around the counter and expect them to stay fresh. They require well-thought-out storage options like having some hanging fruit baskets. Additionally, having your fruit in front of you makes it less likely for you to forget about it.