Today I will share some practical refrigerator organization techniques. Take advantage of this time of staying at home to re-plan the refrigerator at home!

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#1. Plan the layout according to the structure of the refrigerator

There is a saying that the temperature of the refrigerator compartment is It gets lower and lower from top to bottom. In fact, the temperature difference is so small that it can be ignored. What is more worthy of attention is the temperature change caused by frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door. No matter which area of ??your refrigerator is the coldest, fresh fish, meat, dairy products and other perishable high-protein foods are best placed at the rear of the shelf; the refrigerator door shelf is frequently opened and closed and has the highest temperature, making it more suitable for storing sauces. Food, drinks, etc.

Picture from Sumitomo@o王小王o

#2. Store raw and cooked food separately

Do not mix fresh and cooked food to avoid contamination with bacteria or cause deterioration. Sealed storage of cooked food leftovers can also prevent odor transfer; fruits and vegetables that can be eaten raw are placed in a refrigerated drawer to isolate them; special attention needs to be paid to unprocessed eggs. There may be some bacteria in the shell, and cleaning will destroy the natural texture of the eggshell. Protective layer, it is best to store it in an egg carton.

The picture is from Sumitomo@小小AMA

#3. Vertical and stacked, making full use of vertical space

Why is the same refrigerator installed in other people’s homes? There are so many ingredients that don’t look messy; but your refrigerator is running out of capacity even before you fill it with much? In fact, the inside of the refrigerator is a cube. By stacking storage boxes, the vertical space of this "cube" can be more fully utilized. Like a supermarket display rack, arranging ingredients of the same category vertically will make it clearer and clearer at a glance.

Pictures from Sumitomo@Nana will always be with the microphone

#4. Ways to extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables

Do not wash or cut fresh fruits and vegetables when storing them If the surface is very wet or stained with soil, you can gently wipe it off with kitchen paper to absorb the moisture. Mushrooms are prone to spoilage when exposed to moisture, so wrapping them in a layer of kitchen paper can prolong their freshness.

△ Store leafy vegetables that are prone to water loss and drying out in perforated plastic bags, which can not only preserve the moisture of the fruits and vegetables but also prevent moisture from condensing in the bags and becoming moldy. You can also use a plastic container with a loose lid, or poke a few holes in an ordinary plastic bag to allow some air circulation. (Picture from Sumitomo@西米马马)

△ Other fruits and vegetables with better water retention, such as citrus and melons with thick skins, can be stored in breathable cloth bags or kraft paper bags. (Picture from Sumitomo@hanhan880515)

#5. Seal and freeze after packaging, making cooking more convenient

When buying fresh meat home, weigh it first to determine the needs for each meal According to the weight, the food is sealed and stored in the freezer area, so that one portion is thawed for each meal to avoid deterioration caused by repeated unpacking and repeated thawing. You can also prepare meals in advance and store them according to the dishes. Each storage box contains the ingredients needed for a dish. When needed, just take out a box of clean vegetables for cooking.

The picture comes from Sumitomo @honest

△Some seasonings, such as chives, bell peppers, etc., can also be chopped and quick-frozen to extend the shelf life. Sumitomo@xinna uses unused milk storage bags during lactation to pack green onions and writes the date on the bag. However, be careful not to defrost it in advance before use, as it will become soft and rotten. Just throw it into the dish.

#6. Don’t keep these foods in the refrigerator!

If you want to keep food fresh, you don’t just throw it into the refrigerator. You also need to pay attention to distinguishing the most suitable storage methods for different ingredients. For example, the following foods should no longer take up space in the refrigerator!

Putting tropical and subtropical native ripe fruits such as mango, avocado, and banana in the refrigerator will easily affect the ripening of the fruits, but placing them at room temperature is more conducive to ripening;

Tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, and peppers Fruits, garlic, etc. will easily lose their flavor once refrigerated, and some fruits will become soft and rotten after warming up. They should be stored in a cool and ventilated place and eaten as soon as possible, such as a north-facing, unheated balcony;

Potatoes, purple sweet potatoes, Root foods such as sweet potatoes tend to rot when exposed to moisture, so they should be placed in a cool and ventilated place;

Dry foods and nut foods will easily go rancid if exposed to heat, light and moisture, so it is best to First put it into a sealed and light-proof bottle and place it in a low temperature and stable environment.

△ Like Sumitomo @vpwr, a nail-free hanging rod + a hanging storage basket can be used to set up a normal temperature storage area next to the refrigerator, and the food preparation line will not be affected.