Tips from a Food Expert: How to Keep Spinach Fresh for Longer
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There's something about spinach that we just can’t get enough of. Maybe it's because it's such a versatile veggie - you can use it in salads, pies, curries, pasta dishes, on pizzas... the list goes on!
Or maybe it's because spinach is just so darn good for you. It's packed full of vitamins and minerals and is a great source of iron.
Whatever the reason, we really love our spinach.
Keeping this in mind, it can get frustrating when it goes soggy — and this happens pretty quickly, just a few days after you take it home from the store.
So, if you're looking for a quick fix for this issue, then we've got news for you!
Experts from Banish, a marketplace that provides top-selling eco-friendly products, have taken to social media to share a trick on how to keep spinach fresh for up to 14 days.
In a video shared on TikTok, representatives of the company claim that you should store the spinach in a Tupperware container instead of keeping it in its bag.
It is also important to keep the leaves dry. To do this, Banish experts advise placing a dishcloth or paper towel on top of the vegetable to let it absorb the extra moisture.
Finally, put the lid back on and place the container inside the fridge.
Voila! That's how easy it is to keep the vegetable fresh for a fortnight.
'Moisture is what makes your spinach soggy and it starts to decay faster. So by adding the sponges your spinach stays dry and crisp lasting far longer. The air-tight container also helps with this.' explained Banish founder Lottie Dalziel.
The post has captured the attention of thousands of spinach enthusiasts, with many expressing their amazement at the trick.
Others also offered their own tips for keeping the spinach leaves fresh.
One user recommended: 'Even better - store it upside down, or rotate between right way up and upside down.'
'I use paper towels or serviettes that I collect from takeaways or other similar places. Works a treat,' another suggested, noting that you can substitute for paper towels if you don't have any dishcloth.
Spinach can easily get soggy if you don’t store it properly. Credit: Instagram/Banish.
For those of you who are curious whether this tip can be used with other groceries, we're happy to share with you that it also works with coriander,
So, there you have it, folks! Do you know other tips for keeping vegetables fresh for longer? Share them with us in the comments below so other members of the SDC can use them too! Also, we recommend checking out this article to learn more about how to spot spoilage in fresh produce and what you can do to prevent it.
Or maybe it's because spinach is just so darn good for you. It's packed full of vitamins and minerals and is a great source of iron.
Whatever the reason, we really love our spinach.
Keeping this in mind, it can get frustrating when it goes soggy — and this happens pretty quickly, just a few days after you take it home from the store.
So, if you're looking for a quick fix for this issue, then we've got news for you!
Experts from Banish, a marketplace that provides top-selling eco-friendly products, have taken to social media to share a trick on how to keep spinach fresh for up to 14 days.
In a video shared on TikTok, representatives of the company claim that you should store the spinach in a Tupperware container instead of keeping it in its bag.
It is also important to keep the leaves dry. To do this, Banish experts advise placing a dishcloth or paper towel on top of the vegetable to let it absorb the extra moisture.
Finally, put the lid back on and place the container inside the fridge.
Voila! That's how easy it is to keep the vegetable fresh for a fortnight.
'Moisture is what makes your spinach soggy and it starts to decay faster. So by adding the sponges your spinach stays dry and crisp lasting far longer. The air-tight container also helps with this.' explained Banish founder Lottie Dalziel.
The post has captured the attention of thousands of spinach enthusiasts, with many expressing their amazement at the trick.
Others also offered their own tips for keeping the spinach leaves fresh.
One user recommended: 'Even better - store it upside down, or rotate between right way up and upside down.'
'I use paper towels or serviettes that I collect from takeaways or other similar places. Works a treat,' another suggested, noting that you can substitute for paper towels if you don't have any dishcloth.
Spinach can easily get soggy if you don’t store it properly. Credit: Instagram/Banish.
For those of you who are curious whether this tip can be used with other groceries, we're happy to share with you that it also works with coriander,
So, there you have it, folks! Do you know other tips for keeping vegetables fresh for longer? Share them with us in the comments below so other members of the SDC can use them too! Also, we recommend checking out this article to learn more about how to spot spoilage in fresh produce and what you can do to prevent it.