Try This Simple Hack To Keep Your Fresh Berries From Getting Moldy
Oh, this is genius! Try this simple hack to keep berries from getting moldy. Isn’t it the worst when you buy fresh blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries and within a day they have mold on them? Usually, I just wash or cut it off, but I’m always thinking, was that safe? Ha. Well, now there is a hack to keep them fresher much longer.
We have been finding so many ideas on TikTok, but this one comes from Redditors on r/Frugal. It’s interesting for as much time as I spend online, I haven’t really spent any time on Reddit. People seem to love Reddit though and find all the info there before it hits the mainstream. Anyway, here’s the scoop:
One user recently posted to ask, “How do you prevent strawberries from growing mold fast?” “You need to wash fruit as soon as you get it home,” says the most popular reply. “I have a big bowl that I fill with cool water, add in some distilled white vinegar, dump the strawberries in, and let them soak while I put the groceries away (usually less than 5 minutes).”
The commenter then recommends swishing the strawberries for under a minute, dumping the dirty water, and laying the berries out in a single layer to dry. After they’re completely dry, put them in a freshly washed container.
It might seem like a few extra steps, but fruit, especially berries can be expensive. A little container can cost up to $4.99 or more depending on if they are organic or not. So there’s definitely no harm in trying the hack to keep berries from getting moldy. Another commenter suggested that berries do really well in a glass jar. And another person suggested skipping the vinegar. It probably makes sense to try a few different ideas until you find the one that works best for you and your berries.
Food Safety Experts Reveal The ONLY 4 Foods That Are Safe To Cut Mold Off To Eat
Not Safe to Eat - Bread
I definitely am guilty I eating bread with mold, looks like I need to change that.
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Not Safe to Eat - Pasta Sauce
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Not Safe to Eat - Sour Cream/Yogurt
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Not Safe to Eat - Soft Cheese
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Safe to Eat - Firm Fruit and Vegetables
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Safe to Eat - Jelly
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Safe to Eat - Hard Cheese
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Safe to Eat - Hard Salami
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