Here we bring you special tips on how to choose and select your vegetables, as well as how to store food properly.
Here we bring you special tips on how to choose and select your vegetables, as well as how to store food properly.
Trying out new flavors is always a delight, but it’s even more interesting when we explore the diverse possibilities of foods that are part of our daily lives. For the most flavorful fruits and vegetables, you can choose the ones that are in season. This means that some foods are found in greater variety and supply during certain periods of the year.
Prepare your list and off we go to the farmers’ market!
After the Farmers’ Market: how to wash food
Once you have the food at home, it’s time to sanitize your fruits and vegetables. This process is crucial for removing any dirt, pesticides and bacteria that may be present. The process is simple and your organize everything with a few steps:
1) Wash the foods in running water: Wash fruits and vegetables well under running water to remove visible dirt.
2) Use vinegar or baking soda: Prepare a solution of water with vinegar or baking soda. You can use one tablespoon of white vinegar for every liter of water or one tablespoon of baking soda for every liter of water. Leave the food in this solution for about 15 to 20 minutes.
3) Scrub and rinse: Scrub the food gently with your hands or a soft-bristled brush to remove residue. Rinse them again under running water to remove any solution residue.
4) Dry the food items: After washing, pat the food dry with a clean paper towels or leave it to dry naturally.
Food always fresh: how to store
After sanitizing, store the food items properly, either in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry place. For storage, we suggest the use of glass containers because the material is inert and does not release chemical substances into the food, which retains its quality.
The Tramontina Purezza jars are the ideal solution: the lids come with a push-button seal and that’s that: the flavor and nutrients last much longer. Ideal for extending the shelf life of food, the container does not retain odors and ensures an absolute seal, slowing down the loss of nutrients and other original properties of each ingredient.
Before storing everything, don’t forget: make sure the Purezza Glass Jars are clean and dry, to get the best use and durability.
Now that you know how to choose, sanitize and store, how about selecting vegetables and fruits to enjoy the healthiest and most natural options in delicious dishes?
