FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH
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Question
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freeze as is
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package and freeze
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refrigerate until he uses them all
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throw the extra away
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Detailed explanation-1: -Cellular breakdown and death (senescence) are inevitable, but can be slowed with optimal storage conditions. Fresh fruits and vegetables need low temperatures (32 to 55°F) and high relative humidities (80 to 95 percent) to lower respiration and to slow metabolic and transpiration rates.
Detailed explanation-2: -Store Properly Store perishable fresh fruits and vegetables (like strawberries, lettuce, herbs, and mushrooms) in a clean refrigerator at a temperature of 40° F or below. Use a refrigerator thermometer to check! If you’re not sure whether an item should be refrigerated to keep its quality, ask your grocer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Choose those that are as firm or crisp as possible and consistent in coloring. Unlike fruit, smell doesn’t play a big factor in a vegetable’s freshness, although anything that smells overly sweet or sour is likely passed its prime.
Detailed explanation-4: -Fruits that will not ripen after they are picked should be refrigerated to increase their storage life. These include apples, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, tangerines and watermelon.