It was revealed that washing your fruit and vegetables with a white vinegar mix can extend their shelf life.
All you need to do is mix one part white vinegar with six parts water before soaking your produce in the mixture for around five minutes.
After letting it dry, you should then put your produce in a clean container, with a paper towel lining the bottom, at the bottom of your fridge.
Discussing the hack, food waste expert Graham Matthews from Business Waste said: “Understanding the science behind food spoilage can be key to helping to reduce it.
“When we understand how spoilage affects different products and why, we can choose to make smarter choices when it comes to storing our food.
“Simple hacks like rinsing in vinegar, freezing, or pickling are all easy preservation methods that can have a huge impact on reducing food waste in the home.”
Expert shares other ways to keep your food fresher for longer
The expert also shared a number of other ways you can keep your fruit and vegetables fresher for longer.
Store it correctly
It is always worth storing your food with “care and attention,” according to the expert.
He explains: “Try to separate bananas from other foods as they can speed up the ripening process, use airtight containers to keep food dry, and keep herbs in a glass of water to extend their life.”
Set your fridge temperature right
For optimal storage, your fridge should be set at 4°C or below to slow the growth of bacteria.
It is also important to remember that your fridge door compartments will be warmer, so try to only store drinks and condiments here.
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Freeze it
The expert states: “Cooking and freezing food before it goes off if you don’t have time to eat it is a great way to prevent domestic food waste. Most frozen food retains its nutritional value.”
Preserve it
Graham explains: “Pickling, fermenting, and conserving fruits, vegetables, and meats is a great way to extend their life.
