How to Increase the Shelf Life of Tomatoes: A Simple Trick from Chefs
A couple of seconds - and the vegetable will be stored two to three times longer than usual.
Tomatoes bought or grown in your own garden are placed in the refrigerator, where they are stored longer than at room temperature.
However, there is one trick that will allow you to keep tomatoes fresh even longer. You need to do one simple step before putting the vegetable in the refrigerator.
How to extend shelf life
This trick is used by ordinary housewives, experienced cooks, and famous chefs. The method has proven its effectiveness, so it has firmly entered the list of chef's tricks.
1. You will need tape or sticky tape. For each fruit, cut off a piece approximately 1 by 1 cm.
2. This square is glued to the place where the tomato had a stalk.
3. After this, the tomatoes can be placed in the refrigerator and you can expect them to last 1-2 weeks longer than usual.
The secret of such a protective layer is that it prevents moisture from evaporating. Vegetables stay tasty, juicy and fresh longer.
