Storing carrots and celery in the right way can be the difference between crispy and tasty vegetables or ‘dull’ soft or mole vegetables. A tiktoker shared a trick that promises to prolong the freshness of these ingredients for weeks, only with water, a container and the fridge.
Carrots and celery are the basis of numerous recipes. From comforting soups to rich sauces, give flavor and nutritional value to any dish. But when they are not well stored, they quickly become flabby and lose the texture that makes them so pleasant.
For those who cook only for one or two people, this situation is even more frustrating. Often the amount bought is not consumed in time, and part of the vegetables ends in the trash, according to the British newspaper The Mirror.
The viral trick on tiktok
Tiktoker Davina Cohan, known as @wellnesswithdavina, shared a practical and surprisingly effective solution. According to her, just cut carrots and celery as you prefer, put them in a container with water and store in the fridge. In this way, vegetables remain crispy for weeks.
In the video, Davina reinforces: “This is the best way to store carrots and celery so that they are always fresh and crispy.” Accompanying the publication, he also wrote: “Because no one likes a soft carrot,” with carrot emoji.
Among the comments, there was no shortage of thanks from followers who decided to try the method. One of them summed up: “Thank you very much.”
Vídeo Tiktok @wellnesswithda | Dr
Another homemade trick for potatoes
This tip comes after another board shared on the same social network: how to prevent potatoes from gaining shoots. The @lifetips669 profile has ensured that storing potatoes next to apples prevents the problem according to the same source.
He explained, the apples release ethylene, a retarding natural gas or even prevents the appearance of sprouts. The recommendation is to keep potatoes in a cool, dry and dark place, avoiding the fridge.
Attention to the effect of the ethylene
The Tasting Table site, quoted by, confirms this practice, but leaves a warning: the ethylene that helps potatoes can be harmful to other foods. Vegetables and fruits such as onions, broccoli, melons and peaches are gas sensitive and eventually mature or spoil faster if stored by the apples.
Small strategies make a difference
That is, each product has its particularities. Knowing how to combine these small strategies can be the key to better keeping food, reducing waste and saving money.
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