FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Storing unripe bananas on the counter; helps them ripen and improves their flavor.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Many fruits and vegetables should only be stored at room temperatures. Refrigeration can cause cold damage or prevent them from ripening to good flavor and texture. For example, pink tomatoes ripen to a better taste and red color if they are left at room temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ripen fruit at room temperature. Once they are ripe, refrigerate. Apples, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, oranges, pineapples, strawberries, tangerines and watermelon are received ripe and should be refrigerated.

Detailed explanation-4: -Keeping fruits and vegetables cool helps to preserve the vitamins. Potatoes, onions, bananas and tomatoes do not need to be kept cool in order to save their vitamins. Frozen fruits and vegetables tend to have the best nutrients because of the cold temperature and lack of air exposure.