Produce Storage Tips

Storage tips to get the most out of your produce:

·       AMLA - Wash, dry & Refrigerate (in closed bag / pouch for longer duration: 7-10 days)

·       BANANA - Ripen at room temperature (2-3 days) or wrap in paper. If Skin turns black it is still edible as long as it does not have a foul smell.

·       BEANS (FRENCH, CLUSTER, FLAT, LONG, HARICOT) - Wash, dry & Refrigerate in closed bag (5-7 days)

·       BEETROOT - Cut off the tops (2 inches from the crown). Refrigerate, covered (4-5 days)

·       BITTER GOURD - Refrigerate (in closed bag / pouch for longer duration: 5-7 days)

·       BOTTLE GOURD  - Refrigerate (5-7 days)

·       BRINJAL - Refrigerate in closed bag / pouch (3-5 days)

·       BROCOLLI/ CAULIFLOWER - Refrigerate in closed bag / pouch (3-5 days)

·       CABBAGE - Wash, dry & Refrigerate (in closed bag / pouch for longer duration: 2-3 weeks)

·       CARROT - Wash, dry & Refrigerate in closed bag / pouch (1-2 weeks)

·       CHOW CHOW - Refrigerate (in closed bag / pouch for longer duration: 7-10 days)

·       COCINIA - Wash and dry it before storing in sealed pouches in refrigerator.

·       COCONUT - Keep it in dry open area away from moisture and sun. Once broken, refrigerate it with the shell. You can also remove the kernel by scrapping and keep in a sealed pouch in fridge.

·       CUCUMBER - Wash, dry & Refrigerate in closed bag / pouch (8-10 days)

·       DRUM STICK - Refrigerate (4-5 days)

·       GARLIC - Store at room temperature (4-5 weeks)

·       GINGER                   - Refrigerate (2-3 weeks)

·       GREENS - Do not wash. Remove stem and pluck the leaves. Store in ziplock bag and refrigerate. Wash before usage. Can stay up to a week, however, recommended to consume as early as possible.

·       GREEN PEAS - Refrigerate unpeeled (3-4 days)

·       GREEN CHILLIES - Wash, dry & Refrigerate (in closed bag / pouch for longer duration: 2-3 weeks)

·       GUAVA, CUSTARD APPLE, SAPOTA - Wash, dry & Refrigerate in closed bag / pouch (5-7 days)

·       LADIES FINGER - Wash, dry & Refrigerate in closed bag / pouch (6-7 days)

·       LEMON - If washed, dried, and sealed in a ziplock bag, will last for weeks with no change in taste or look.

·       ONION (BIG & SMALL) - Keep dry. Store at room temperature (4-5 weeks)

·       PAPAYA - Ripen at room temperature (2-3 days) or wrap in paper. Refrigerate upon turning medium ripe.

·       POMEGRANATE - Wash, dry & Refrigerate in closed bag / pouch (7-10 days)

·       POTATO - Keep dry. Store at room temperature (2-3 weeks)

·       RADISH - Wash, dry & Refrigerate (5-7 days)

·       RAW BANANA - keep in sealed pouch in fridge

·       RED PUMPKIN & YAM - Refrigerate (cling wrapped for longer duration: 6-7 days)

·       RIDGE GOURD/ SNAKE GOURD - Refrigerate (cling wrapped for longer duration: 4-5 days)

·       SWEET CORN - Store in the chiller tray of your refrigerator

·       SWEET LIME - Room temperature (3-4 days) or refrigerate (1-2 weeks)

·       SWEET POTATO - Keep cool, dry & dark. Store at room temperature (7-10 days)

·       TAPIOCA - Wash and keep in dry place. Don't refrigerate. Use in 2 days or so to retain food value.

·       TOMATO - Store at room temperature (stem end down) until ripe. Then refrigerate (5-7 weeks)

·       WATER MELON - Room temperature (5-10 days)

·       WHITE PUMPKIN - Refrigerate (cling wrapped for longer duration: 4-5 days)

·       ZUCHINI - Refrigerate (4-7 days)