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Simple Kitchen Hacks Revealed: Keep Your Produce Fresh for Weeks and Months
New Kitchen Hacks Promise Extended Freshness for Everyday Produce Home cooks seeking to reduce food waste and maintain the freshness of their groceries may find new solutions in a recently surfaced video demonstrating several innovative kitchen hacks. The video, shared by content creator Easy Home Hacks, showcases simple techniques for preserving common fruits and vegetables for extended periods. Among the methods highlighted, one involves applying transparent tape to the stem end of a tomato, a technique claimed to keep the fruit fresh for up to two weeks. For bananas and green onions, the video suggests wrapping their stems or roots in a wet paper towel, asserting that this can prevent spoilage for a week or even half a month, respectively. Garlic preservation is addressed by placing whole bulbs in a bag with a small amount of salt and tea leaves, which reportedly prevents sprouting and keeps garlic fresh for up to six months. Finally, the video demonstrates storing fresh carrots in a basket lined with peeled onion skins, a method said to preserve their quality for three months. These practical tips offer accessible ways for households to prolong the shelf life of their produce.
