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Summer Health Tips: Most fruits and juices are consumed in summer. Many fruits dry up or rot when kept in the refrigerator. That’s why they should be thrown away. We often buy fresh fruits and vegetables in bulk. But, doing so increases the chances of fresh fruits rotting faster than normal. Here are some smart hacks to keep fresh fruits from spoiling. By doing this the shelf life of fruits will also increase.
citrus fruits
Citrus fruits have a better shelf life than other fruits, it is best to keep them open in a cool and dry place. Keeping them in the fridge can reduce the amount of water in them to some extent. However, it helps in maintaining the freshness for up to a month.
banana
Bananas generally ripen quicker than other fruits. That’s why they rot immediately. Bananas stay good for a maximum of 4-5 days. And then it starts rotting. In such a time, to increase the shelf life of bananas, cover the bunches of bananas and keep them in a dry place in the refrigerator, this will increase the shelf life of bananas. If you do not want to eat bananas immediately, you can also buy raw green bananas.
watermelon
Maintaining the freshness of watermelon after cutting it is a very difficult task. But, if you cut the watermelon properly, it lasts for about 4 to 7 days. After slicing a portion of watermelon, cover the remaining watermelon and store in an airtight container, refrigerator, or freezer to extend shelf life.
Apple
The shelf life of an apple depends on how you store it. Choose unblemished apples and store them in the refrigerator for longer shelf life. This will not only help in retaining the freshness but will also increase the shelf life up to 15 days.
pineapple
Keeping cut pineapple at room temperature can shorten its shelf life and cause it to lose its flavor and texture within 3 days. But if you want to retain the freshness and sweet texture of the pineapple, store the cut pineapple in an airtight container in the deep freezer.
