0
Storage of Fruits and Vegetables
Storage of fruits and vegetables start with the selection of fruits and vegetables that are free of insect damage and close to maturity. Depending on the type of fruit or vegetable, they are stored in cold, moist or dry places.
716 Questions
How long do mashed potatoes last in freezer?
White potatoes do not taste good after they have been frozen. You will notice a change in texture, lack of flavor and the potatoes lose nutrients. Mashed potatoes are so easy and quick to prepare that it is best to prepare eat them fresh. They are fine refrigerated for a couple of days.
How long does cheese wrapped in wax stay fresh?
Cheese wrapped in wax can stay fresh for several months, typically around 6 to 12 months, depending on the type of cheese and storage conditions. It's important to keep the waxed cheese in a cool, dark place to maintain its quality. Once opened, it should be refrigerated and consumed within a few weeks for the best flavor and texture. Always check for signs of spoilage before consuming.
How long can a cooked shepherds pie stay in the fridge for?
Shepherd's pie should be safe for 3 - 5 days if stored in the refrigerator.
How long can you keep potatoes before they go bad and you should throw them away?
Store potatoes in a cool (at least room temperature), dry, dark place. A pantry is ideal. Taking the potatoes out of their plastic bag and putting them in a paper one is advisable, given that this further protects them from light, and yet allows them to breathe.
Under the above conditions, you can keep potatoes for about 2 weeks.
However, potatoes can keep for longer -- 4 weeks or more -- if you keep them cooler than room temperature. 7 - 10 Celsius (45-50 Fahrenheit) is ideal.
If the potatoes have started sprouting and softening a little, you can actually still eat them, as long as you remove the sprouts, peel the potato and cook it really well. (boiling them is best)
As long as it's still white, and hasn't started smelling, they won't hurt you.
Yes, salsa is culturally associated with Mexican cooking.
I spent a summer living in Pasadena, Texas when I was younger. The Mexican family that were are neighbors took me in and their mom was always feeding me some sort of awesome home cooked Mexican meal. Three things she always had on hand was homemade tortillas, beans of some sort, and salsa.
How do you know when to plant Swiss chard?
As soon as the ground can be worked in the spring You can harvest all season It will continue to produce new shoots
How do you heat lids for canning?
Place a pot of water - with the water a few inches deep - on the stove and bring the water to boiling or at least steaming and just about to boil. Keep the temperature just hot enough to keep the water boiling or steaming. Place the lids in the water for at least 1 minute (look on the box to see if the manufacturer has different instructions). Remove them with tongs one at a time as you need them. Do not allow the water to boil off to the point of exposing any of the lids.
yes because salt is a kind of molecule that would help to preserve the fruit and make it last longer
What is co-efficient of drying?
The coefficient of drying is a number about the utility of a dryer.
A simple example :
You have dirty clothes dry, and you wash them.
So now, you have a totally of 4kg wet clothes and you put them on the dryer.
The coefficient of drying K come from this formula :
K = Weight of wet clothes / Weight of dry clothes
So it depends from the speed of your dryer!
Why does a lemon make an apple rot?
Lemon juice preserves the apple and keeps it from oxidizing. People use it on apple slices to prevent them from browning. It does not make them rot.
Can frozen mango cause microbiological food poisoning?
If it was contaminated by microbiological pathogens prior to or even during freezing, it could cause foodborne illness. Freezing does not kill off the pathogens.
Why is the salad box or crisper at the bottom of the fridge?
The salad box or crisper is located at the bottom of the fridge because it helps maintain optimal humidity levels for storing fruits and vegetables. This compartment is designed to keep moisture in, preventing produce from wilting and extending its freshness. Additionally, placing the crisper at the bottom minimizes exposure to cold air from the fridge's cooling elements, which can be harsher on delicate items.
How should client's record cards be stored?
Client record cards should be stored securely to ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations. They should be organized systematically, either in physical filing systems with restricted access or in secure digital databases with encrypted storage. Regular audits and backups are essential to maintain the integrity of the records. Additionally, it's important to establish clear retention and disposal policies to manage outdated or unnecessary records appropriately.
What are bad signs of a bad apple?
Signs of a bad apple are when you can see scabs, brown spots, worms/bugs. To buy apples, look for the ones that are shiny and have a hard feel to them. Softer often means mushy.
When canning, it is important that you remove all air bubbles before sealing. You can use a knife, spoon, small spatula or any other workable utensil. What you have leaking out is trapped air bubbles. Chances are the seal did not take, so you should refrigerate these immediately.
it's decomposing away
it's releasing some type of gas
the apple reacts with oxygen
