Guide to Store Fresh Fruits for Longer Storage

The abundance of in-season fruits throughout the summer is reason enough to stock up on some fresh produce and leafy greens from the market near your Lumina Homes investment since these are commonly cheaper at this time. The issue arises, though, when too much time passes and the fruits you had planned to consume go rotten.

Strategic planning is required when stocking the fridge for the long haul, requiring a careful juggling act between items that may be eaten immediately and those that can be stored for later. All of this may be a lot to think about, particularly if you're trying to make the most of your fresh fruits when they're at their peak.

In an effort to help you reduce food waste and save some cash, we have compiled the average shelf life of several fruits.

How to Maintain Freshness of Fruits at Home

On a warm summer day, few things are more refreshing than a delicious, juicy, golden mango and hot sweet potatoes. So what do you do if you don't have time to eat all of your fresh produce right away? Keeping fruits in the best possible condition for as long as possible is as simple as ensuring they are stored properly.

But first things first, let's know which fruits we need to consume first and which ones to be stored separately.

A. Fruits to Be Consumed First

Some fruits are best enjoyed right away. It's as if things begin to dwindle in quality the moment you put them in your shopping basket but don't also forget to have a strategy ready for when and how you will serve them in the following two to five days.

Fresh berries

Fresh berries, including strawberries and peaches, can mature even more if left out of the fridge for a few days. Whether you want to prepare it or eat it raw, you have no more than three days after the ripening process is complete before it goes bad in the fridge.

Avocados

You may need to wait a few days for avocados to mature if you buy them when they are still whole and green. Whole fruits may be transferred to the refrigerator in a plastic bag after they reach peak ripeness, where they will keep for another week or two before spoiling.

Bananas

You can always see bananas in every house and lot in the Philippines as it is one of the famous Filipino snacks and desserts. Because of this, everyone is aware that bananas only have about four days before they go bad so make sure not to store them in a paper bag. You'll need to not only purchase just enough to last you for a certain amount of time but also store them properly out on the table where everyone can reach them.

B. Fruits that Be Stored for Up to A Week

Although it's ideal to consume most fruits as soon as they reach peak ripeness, it's also convenient to have ready-to-eat fruits stored in plastic bags inside the refrigerator. The cravings might strike at any time, after all.

Mangoes

One of the Philippines best food that is known widely around the globe is mangoes. When fully ripe, mangoes may be kept in the refrigerator for about a week, and up to two weeks for certain types.

Apples

Apples, like oranges, are hardy fruit. Up to two weeks without refrigeration is possible with proper storage out of direct sunlight and in a cool, dry, dark place. Apples may also be kept fresh for up to a month in the fridge.

Rambutans

As rambutan season arrives, it quickly becomes a household staple and a great dessert after sumptuous lunch food in Philippines. These prickly fruits endure 10 to 15 days unpeeled in the fridge, but only 3 to 5 days in the fruit basket.

Grapes

Grapes may seem fragile, but they endure a lot longer than you may imagine. Grapes may survive up to three days if left out on the table for quick snacks or decoration. Moreover, they may be stored for up to 10 days in the refrigerator or crisper drawer. You may also keep this fruit fresh longer in the freezer for up to five months.

Papayas

A ripe papaya, purchased in its whole, uncut, is the norm at the supermarket. Outside storage for up to three days won't result in any spoilage. You should put the fruit in the refrigerator after three days. If you do this, you may extend its life by anything from five days to a full week. Just make sure to remove its excess moisture with paper towel.

Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and calamansi tend to keep well in the kitchen. The shelf life of citrus fruit, even if unpeeled, is around a week when kept at room temperature and about two weeks when refrigerated.

Melons

Without refrigeration, melons like honeydews and cantaloupes may keep for up to a week if left whole and unpeeled. They may also be stored for up to ten days after being chopped and prepared in the fridge.

C. Fruits that Can Last Up To Two Weeks or More!

Aside from canned fruit, some fresh fruits may wait weeks or even months before they start to go bad before you get around to eating them. The general rule of thumb for fruits is that those with thicker skins tend to keep them for longer.

Durians

The durian, the king of fruits and one of the Philippines traditional food, is a prime illustration of this. It can survive a few weeks at room temperature with its thick, spikey skin still intact. It can only be kept in the fridge for four days after being opened. When it has to be kept for more than a couple of months, putting them in the freezer is a good option.

Jack Fruits

For the same reason, jackfruits may sit unopened for weeks or even months without spoiling. You may keep the fruit's edible components in an airtight container about a week after opening.

Santol

Santols, like many other fruits, have thick skins. The santol may be refrigerated if it lasts more than a few days on the kitchen counter. They'll keep for around three weeks once stored in the fridge.

Pomelo

Pomelo, like other citrus fruits, has a long shelf life. It will mature to perfection in a month if stored in a cool, dry, and airy location. If you wait until it's ripe fruit before cutting it up, it will only survive a week or two in the fridge.

Watermelon

In addition to their widespread appeal, watermelons also have a respectable storage life. Two to three weeks is how long this summer fruit will keep without refrigeration. If you store the fruit in the refrigerator, you should have at least a week to eat it before it goes bad.

At a time of national food shortages and rising costs, maximizing the longevity of our fruits and veggies is an excellent way to protect our wallets and our health. Produce is notorious for being the first thing in the cart to go bad after a shopping trip.

With these handy tips, you may reduce your food waste guilt and your time and money spent on grocery shopping immediately.

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