HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Most vegetables, like carrots, potatoes, broccoli, cabbage and celery should be stored in a plastic bag or container in the crisper of your fridge. Mushrooms are best stored in a paper bag. Vegetables should be stored in a different part of the fridge than fruit. This will prevent them from ripening too fast.

Detailed explanation-2: -A crisper drawer will help protect your produce and keep the moisture in to maintain freshness for longer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Don’t refrigerate. Store in a cool, dark place with relatively high humidity. Allow air circulation. Keep separate from onions, bananas, and other ethylene-producing items.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. By slowing these processes, water loss is reduced and food value, quality and energy reserves are maintained.

Detailed explanation-5: -Proper storage of fresh fruits and vegetables is important to maintain the integrity of the product, prevent spoilage and illness and ensure to get the best value for your labour. In addition to proper temperature and humidity, all fruits and vegetables must be kept in a dark, aerated environment.