To best store it in the refrigerator, it would be a good idea to wrap the avocado in a towel or paper bag . By doing so, excess moisture will be absorbed and we will prevent our avocado from ripening too quickly.
The refrigerator is also suitable for an already opened avocado , which can be kept cool after rubbing the lemon pulp or olive oil, to prevent it from oxidizing .
And the potatoes ? These are vegetables that require a different preservation method from other vegetables. In fact, it’s best to store whole potatoes in a dark, cool environment with good ventilation . If placed in the refrigerator , the starch in potatoes can turn to sugar more quickly, changing their flavor .
If, due to the heat, there is no cool place to store them, you can opt for the refrigerator , but be careful not to leave the potatoes in the refrigerator for more than a week.
Tomatoes and Olive Oil
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We come to a food whose conservation is often debated: tomatoes . Generally, it is not recommended to store tomatoes in the refrigerator unless they have reached a high level of maturity and we want to keep them for a few more days.
Why is the refrigerator not suitable for tomatoes ? Mainly a matter of taste : low temperature can change the consistency and flavor of tomatoes, making them less flavorful and stringy . To keep our tomatoes in perfect condition , the ideal is to store them at room temperature , protecting them from direct sunlight.
However, if the tomatoes are really very ripe and we need to keep them a little longer , we can put them in the refrigerator . Little tip: before consuming them once they have been removed from the refrigerator, let the tomatoes warm up to room temperature . This way the flavor will be better .
