How Do You Store Citrus Fruits to Last Longer
Perhaps you are an avid juicer, or someone that frequently purchases all types of citrus fruits. You may be well-versed in creating delicious juices that are tasty and good for you, but how well do you know how to keep your citrus fruits fresh? How well you store your citrus will equate how long you can keep them in your kitchen before you must toss them away. If you learn to store them well to preserve them longer, you may be able to save yourself quite a bit of money and only make one trip to the market each week to gather all of your citrus fruit in one trip.
Eating fresh citrus fruits is a simple way to stay healthy and you can find them in virtually any local supermarket today. The problem seems to be when you purchase them you either do not use them fast enough or you buy more than you need and the citrus fruits end up going to waste. Instead of throwing your money away, you can choose the best citrus fruits when you purchase them to ensure you are getting ones that are not close to spoiling and then preserve them accordingly to make your money stretch a bit further.
When you are shopping for your citrus fruits, seek ones that are firm and the heavier the better. Heavier citrus fruits will contain additional juice inside of them then the ones that are lighter in weight which are much better for juicing and also for making any cakes out of your citrus fruits. Do not select ones that are wrinkled or have shriveled skins on them as they may be rather dry inside and not worth your money. Citrus fruits that do not have any spots that may be dried out, rough or moldy are ones to leave at the store. To begin storing your fruits, you can generally leave them on a counter top for five to seven days just at room temperature. Do not leave the citrus fruits in a path of heavy direct sunlight such as under a skylight or right next to a window. If you wish to prolong the lifespan of your citrus fruits, you can place them in any type of plastic bag or some prefer a cheesecloth wrapping and store them right in the refrigerator. It is safe to place them on a shelf or inside a crisper drawer in there to extend the life of your oranges, grapefruits and lemons. When you keep them fresh by refrigerating them, you can actually keep them for a few weeks as opposed to the average few days you receive out of leaving them on the counter. Choose the best looking citrus you can find at your local market and store them properly to lock in those flavors and enjoy them much longer.
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