REFRIGERATE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR LONGER FRESHNESS
Most fruits and vegetables can be refrigerated, for longer freshness. The preferred temperature of the refrigerator should be between 1.7 – 3.3 degrees Celsius.
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Keep fresh produce in perforated plastic bags in the produce drawer of the refrigerator. |
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Always keep fruits and vegetables in separate drawers as ethylene can build up in the fridge and stimulate spoilage. |
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Make sure that the fruits and vegetables are dry before placing them in the fridge. Remove any mushy or overripe fruit at once. The presence of water may stimulate spoilage. |
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Berries are highly perishable and should be kept refrigerated at once. |
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Never put unripe bananas or unripe mangoes into the refrigerator, or the fruits will spoil. |
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