If stored improperly, carrots can quickly become lethargic and bland. In this article, you will learn how to extend the shelf life of carrots.
Storage rules
Before storing, trim the tops of carrots, as they draw moisture out of them and make the vegetable dry and sluggish.
Do not store carrots near apples, bananas, pears.
This fruit releases ethylene, which changes the structure of the vegetable and causes rapid spoilage.
Carrots can be stored for several weeks.
To prolong the shelf life of a vegetable, store it in an airtight container with food water. Change water weekly.
It is not recommended to wash carrots before storage. However, you can cut off the ends of carrots.
Carrots that you store in an airtight container with water will stay fresh and juicy for up to 3 weeks.
Another way is the cellar. The low temperature will keep the vegetable fresh for several months.
Before sending to the cellar, put the carrots in an airtight container.
To be sure, to extend the shelf life of carrots and prevent lethargy, you can freeze the product.
To do this, clean, wash the vegetable and cut it in the right way or grate it.
This way, you'll have fresh, chopped carrots on hand throughout the year. Frozen vegetable can be added to soups, stews, casseroles.
