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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
Can you freeze uncooked sprouts?
Yes, boiling is the most common method of cooking Brussels sprouts, you need to remove any dirty, damaged or discoloured outer leaves, wash them in cold salted water (the saly helps remove any bugs) then boil in salted water for about 10 to 12 minutes.
How long can you leave tomato sauce at room temt?
Depending on the acidity of the tomato sauce, or whether artificial preservatives have been added, tomato sauce can be left out at room temperature (68-72 degrees Fahrenheit) for 2-5 days. Home made tomato sauce is likely to have little to no artificial preservatives, but is preserved by the acidity of the tomatoes, the added salt, and various herbs added. Therefore, in my experience, homemade tomato sauce has not gone bad until the third night, assuming that the tomato sauce was made on the first morning. Store-bought tomato sauce may have ascorbic acid, vinegar and/or other preservatives added that allow the tomato sauce to be left out unopened for an undefined amount of time. When opened, the tomato sauce will not be affected for several days. Several of my friends never refrigerate their store-bought tomato sauce, because they use up the entire bottle within the week. However, if the tomato sauce has been excessively handled or contaminated, it may spoil withing 12 hours.
Why do people put apples in the refrigerator?
Apples generally keep longer if refrigerated. When not refrigerated, they will turn dry and mealy faster.
How long can salt keep an apple from rotting?
Water will start to dissolve the apple, but it will in no way rot it. Rotting is caused by decomposers, mainly bacteria. These decomposers can not live under water, so the apple would not rot at all.
How do you keep apple crisp crisp?
there are several important factors in keeping apple crisps, or infact many other crisps, crispy. If making them yourselves ensure the oven is at a high enough temperature, if cooked to slowly or not enough the crisp will -unlike it should- fail to crisp. This is due to the mafipulation process of high molecular re-construction weight distribution not being fully allowed to develop. You may fall in the trap of not wanting the burn the vagetable or fruit crisps, however, this should not be a problem. The moisture in the crisps, and in the oil needed to cook with them will ensure they stay un blackened and uneffected in taste by the extreme heat.
If buying apple crisps which are not crispy, or loose there crisp after a while, ensure you are keeping them in a cool, dry place, and or ensure they are not dormont (too hot or too cold can cause the bacteria placement within any food to become "dormont" this is why frozen or cooked food will last longer).
What to do with leftover mashed potatoes?
This mom-blogger has a couple of really innovative ideas for re-using leftover potato salad: http://lunchinabox.net/2007/03/05/leftover-remake-faux-latkes-with-tuna/
I found her blog while pursuing the same question as you! Good luck! Jenny
Will canning during your period cause spoilage?
Pickling, while a scientific process, or at least one that can be explained scientifically, is an activity that is largely steeped in tradition. As with many traditions, there are things that are done, and things that are not done. The theory that canning pickles at the same time as menstruation causes spoilage is a wives tale. One told by old wives. Unfortunately, I doubt there has ever been a scientific examination of it. And, there may be some truth to it.
If this helps, my grandmother had seven daughters. She canned and set pickles every year from her early teens until the year before she died at 84. She was one of the best I've ever known (I truly miss her lime pickles--no one can duplicate them). In all the time she canned and pickled, she would not allow any female who was menstruating (daughters, nieces, granddaughters, neighbors, anyone) into her kitchen while she was pickling. She was adamant about this. The one time my mother allowed one of my sisters to help set pickles during my sister's period, half the batch of 50 jars clouded heavily and had to be disposed of.
Can you refreeze vegetables when they have thawed?
Refreezing of veggies is not recommended since that will adversely affect the quality. From a food safety standpoint, it might be OK if the food did not get above 40°F, but that also depends how long the food has been thawed and how it got thawed out.
If you have any doubts about the safety of the food, discard it.
Do mashed potatoes help with diarrhea?
Eating mashed potatoes can help with diarrhea. They may help to stop it, and they also replace the potassium you have lost during the bout.
How long do canned veggies last once opened?
Canned vegetables will last for three to four days once they are opened. Do not keep them in the can, transfer them to a covered bowl, and put them in the refrigerator.
How long is opened vegetable broth in carton good in refrigerator?
The Campbell website says that the resealable cartons are good for up to 14 days in the fridge (or you can freeze it).
Potato salad will never be as good as when it was first made. Use it within a day or two.
Depending on what you put in your potato salad will depend on how long your salad will last. If you put eggs in your salad then you have 3 days to use it up in. If you omit the eggs then you have about 5 days as long as the salad doesn't sit out and get warm since it has mayonnaise in it.
Does fruit rott faster in a refrigerator?
the answer to this question is no.
the fridge is cold and cold slows down the production of ethylene gas.
ethylene gas is a gas produced by plants to help them ripen and age, which will turn into rotting
since the fridge slows down the production of ethylene gas, the plants will age slower
therefore the fridge does not get fruit to rott faster
How long can boiled potatoes stay fresh in the refrigerator?
If the potatoes have not been skinned or cut they will generally last about 48 hours in a regulated temperature of 38-43 degrees F. If they have been skinned or cut, it is best to only keep them 8-12 hours as long as they are sealed tightly. There aren't many health dangers, however, they dry quickly and tend to become mush whenever reheated if kept longer than this.
Why does cooked vegetables turn brown?
My best guess is that some of the sugar inside the vegetables caramelizes with the heat, turning the vegetables brown.
How long does canned veggies keep in the refrigerator?
If bought commercially, the can should have a printed expiration date on one of the two flat sides. If it does not, note that most canned foods last at least six months in the refridgerator, and up to a year, though eating year-old creamed corn wouldn't be recommended.
The tub of hot water gives off water vapour.
The water vapour condenses on the cans.
The liquid water gives off its latent heat of condensation to the cans.
Can sauce stay out over night?
That would depend on what the sauce is made with and whether it is summer or winter, but it is always safer to just put it in the fridge.
How long does juice stay good?
That will be variable. Go by the manufacturer's recommendations on the label
Will squirrels eat fresh corn on the cob?
Yes they eat corn on or off the cob. They eat just the heart of it.
A diet for a squirrel includes various plants, all sorts of nuts, seeds, fruits, fungi, conifer cones and green vegetation. Some squirrels will eat meat when no other food can be found. They may also eat insects, eggs, young snakes, small rodents and small birds.
