Why a container of sour cream should be stored upside down: it is good for the product - an unexpected life hack

11.05.2024 06:50

Many experienced housewives put a jar or glass of sour cream upside down in the refrigerator.

And they do this for a reason.

After all, this type of container placement has a positive effect on the condition of the fermented milk product.

It turns out that sour cream lasts longer in an inverted jar.

Why the life hack with an inverted container of sour cream works

The fact is that when you turn over a jar or cup of sour cream, a vacuum is created, which prevents the appearance of dangerous microorganisms.

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Thanks to this, the shelf life of the popular product increases significantly, sometimes by half.

Of course, before turning the package over, the housewife should make sure that the sour cream does not leak out of the container.

If we are talking about a cup that has not yet been opened, then there is no need to worry about this.

But if the package has already been opened, then you need to use a tight lid.

Earlier we explained why experienced housewives put bay leaves in the sugar bowl .

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief