How to Keep Cucumbers Fresh in the Refrigerator: Here's How Restaurants Do It
Cucumbers do not stay fresh in the refrigerator for long. They can dry out, wrinkle, or become moldy.
However, restaurants have found a way to prolong the attractive appearance of vegetables for as long as possible. It's all very simple and does not require any expenses.
Storing cucumbers: nuances
1. Much depends not so much on the approach and ingenuity, but on the variety.
Summer residents note that the varieties that last the longest are: “Kustovoy”, “Parade”, “Sadko”, “Nezhinsky” and others.
Another point is the origin of the fruit. Vegetables grown in your own garden will last the longest. Those bought at the market or in the store could have spent a lot of time first in the warehouse, then on the way to the outlet, and then on the counter.
2. Another important point is the space in the refrigerator.
Cucumbers should be stored separately from fruits and other ripe fruits, especially those that actively release ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening, but also reduces shelf life.
3. To ensure that cucumbers last a long time and do not wilt, restaurants do the following.
Vegetables are placed in a damp towel or other material, then put into a plastic bag and placed in the refrigerator, in a container for storing vegetables.
This way the cucumbers will last longer and still remain crispy.
