Food is a basic human need and it is a very common practice to shop them in bulk. However, in restaurants, we have excessively much quantity to store due to their massive requirements. There are so many methods to store food but the sole purpose here is not just storage, the real essence of the food shall be preserved that needs proper planning. The best ways to preserve fruits and vegetables in bulk are these.
1. Store in Refrigerator:
This method is commonly practiced everywhere but in some cases like fruits and vegetables, they need special treatment. There is a common fridge that is used for this purpose in stores. It is known as a saladette counter fridge. Store the fruits and veggies as soon as they are received, as it would lock in the freshness for a long time. always remove the packaging before placing them in the refrigerator but don’t wash them. Do not clutter the refrigerator because free space will help in air circulation. Also, make sure that the temperature of your device is suitable. Always follow the” first-come-first-use” rule. It will definitely help your stuff to be completely utilized.
2. Try Canning:
Canning is a method in which fruits and vegetables are placed in airtight containers so that it prevents the bacteria from getting to them. Canning is best when it comes to preserving for a long time like months or even years. But it is not a cost-effective method for some people as this method requires a specialized machine. There are many canning methods commonly practiced out there. Whatever method you choose your cans must be sterilized before placing your fruits and veggies.
3. Use Foils and Plastic Coverings
One of the best ways to preserve your fruits and vegetables is to wrap them tightly in a foil and plastic wrap so that no oxygen can come in contact with them. This technique is necessary to be done even when you are saving your fruits and vegetables in the fridge. It is because when you open the fridge frequently than the food that exposes to the atmosphere start decaying. Therefore, wrapping them basically secures them from everything. This is why store a bulk of these wraps at your home to avoid the decaying of your fruits and vegetables.
4. Never Wash them Until use:
The most important advice that most of you must not be aware of is that you should not wash the fruits and vegetable until you are ready to use them. It is because when you wash them they had a securing layer on them, which was saving them to be delayed by the excessive oxygen in the atmosphere, and right after your wash the layer vanishes and the fruits as well as the vegetables come in contact to them and start the process of decaying. Therefore, it is advised not to wash them but save them wherever you want without washing.
