5 surprising freshness tips that stop food waste!
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Fresh food is delicious and packed with nutrients, but to enjoy it for a long time, you need to know how to store it correctly. Even small differences in temperature or humidity affect how long fruit, vegetables & co. stay fresh. We show you how to get the most out of your ingredients with our freshness tips.
Our Bosch BetterFood App and clever refrigerator functions support you in optimally storing food so you can enjoy it longer and avoid waste.
Pro-Tip: You can find all freshness tips at a glance in the "Plan" tab of our cooking app. Simply select your refrigerator model and the foods you want to store, and you'll immediately receive recommendations for the optimal storage location as well as practical packaging tips.
Store avocados correctly - depending on ripeness
Fruit and vegetables should be stored differently depending on their ripeness and variety. Unripe avocados, for example, ripen best in a dark place without direct sunlight. If they are soft and ripe, they should be moved to the refrigerator. In the fruit and vegetable drawer, they can stay fresh for up to 14 days thanks to the regulated temperature control. This way, you always have perfectly ripened avocados on hand, which can be combined in many ways in bowls, as a spread, or with savory dishes.
Did you know? There are different temperature zones in your refrigerator. Since cold air sinks, the bottom area is the coolest and is particularly suitable for fruit and vegetables. Meat and fish can be stored in the compartments above, while less sensitive foods can be placed in the middle and upper areas.
Discover the recipe for baked sweet potato with salmon & avocado >>Pro-Tip: Thanks to the VitaFresh function in our Bosch refrigerators, which offers optimal temperature and humidity, your avocados can stay fresh for up to 8 days longer than in a regular vegetable drawer.
Keep ginger fresh longer - chilled or frozen
Ginger is a real nutrient package and a little helper for the immune system, especially in winter. It can stay fresh for up to 21 days in the fruit and vegetable drawer of your Bosch refrigerator – significantly longer than with normal storage in the pantry. If you want to keep it even longer, you can also freeze ginger in portions, for example, peeled in slices or finely grated. This way, you always have a portion on hand, whether for homemade ginger shots or savory dishes.
Give these meatballs with ginger glaze a try >>Pro-Tip: The NoFrost function in the freezer compartment of your Bosch refrigerator reliably ensures that the freezer area remains frost-free and at a constant temperature.
Enjoy pumpkin for months - cool, but not cold
Pumpkin is a true classic in autumn – but with the right storage, it can also be enjoyed outside of the season. Whole, undamaged pumpkins (e.g., Hokkaido or Butternut) keep best in a dry, dark place at about 15 to 20 °C, for example, in the cellar, and thus stay fresh for up to 60 days. This way, you avoid mold formation and always have delicious pumpkin ready to use for soups, curries, or casseroles.
For curry lovers: Thai curry with pumpkin & oyster mushrooms >>Enjoy mushrooms longer - store breathable
Mushrooms are super versatile, but storing them can be tricky, as they only last a short time in the plastic packaging from the supermarket. They stay fresh for up to 8 days in the fruit and vegetable drawer of your Bosch refrigerator, but you just have to keep a few things in mind: Always remove the plastic packaging and store them loosely or in an air-permeable paper bag. To prevent mushrooms from collecting moisture, they should never be washed or stacked. If you like, you can also blanch the mushrooms or sprinkle them with a little lemon juice to extend their shelf life in prepared form in the refrigerator.
Stored this way, they can be used in all your favorite dishes – from aromatic stir-fries to creamy sauces to vegetarian classics.
Mushroom gyros can be this delicious >>Did you know? The Multi Airflow System in Bosch refrigerators (Series 4, 6 & 8) minimizes temperature fluctuations through uniform cold air currents. This keeps the aroma of your food optimally preserved.
Tomatoes full of flavor - just not cold!
And then there are the candidates who don't like it cold at all: tomatoes, for example. They are sensitive to low temperatures and therefore do not belong in the refrigerator. They feel most comfortable at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight. The green part should remain on if possible, as it helps keep the tomatoes fresh longer.
Few ingredients, lots of flavour: Tomato chutney >>
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