Organization Chills Refrigeration Efficiency
Posted by Alerts For Consumers at Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:09:00 GMT and is filed under Other Consumer Goods 
Categories: Refrigerator, Food storage, how-to keep food fresh
An orderly refrigerator is not only needed to keep food organized, but reduces energy and saves time. Ever wonder why veggies rapidly turn rotten? What makes milk sour so soon? With proper food storage, comes an extended refrigerator life. Consider the following refrigeration tips to maximize the lifespan of your cooled foods:
Insulate it.
Store vegetables in a the refrigerator’s veggie bin. To preserve lifecycle, be sure to clean them dry them, roll in a paper towel, lightly vented in a plastic baggie. The paper towel helps to maintain freshness in lettuce, spinach, cilantro, broccoli, and other vegetables.
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Separate them.
Most fruits emit a gas called ethylene, which accelerates the rate at which vegetables ripen. As a result, do not co-mingle fruits and vegetables. Store in separate bins.
Assign condiments to the door.
Eggs, milk, yogurts, sour creams and cheeses are not refrigerator door material. Temperature fluctuations are rampant on the door of the refrigerator. Instead, reserve the door for ketchup, mustard, pickles and other favorite (non-dairy) condiments.
Give them room
Overcrowding impedes air flow. An over-packed refrigerator makes it difficult for air to circulate, causing it to operate less efficiently.
Prioritize storage.
The heat rises rule applies in the refrigerator. Store fish, raw meats and other vulnerable items in the lower part of the refrigerator. Store foods less susceptible to spoilage.
Eggs, milk, yogurts, sour creams and cheeses are not refrigerator door material. Temperature fluctuations are rampant on the door of the refrigerator. Instead, reserve the door for ketchup, mustard, pickles and other favorite (non-dairy) condiments.
Give them room
Overcrowding impedes air flow. An over-packed refrigerator makes it difficult for air to circulate, causing it to operate less efficiently.
Prioritize storage.
The heat rises rule applies in the refrigerator. Store fish, raw meats and other vulnerable items in the lower part of the refrigerator. Store foods less susceptible to spoilage.
By Holly Bentz (c) 2007 fruitionMedia >>
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