1-minute test: are you a fridge storage pro? (Part 2)

In the last episode, we shared two fridge checks. Now, let’s talk about the remaining tests.

1. Where to store meat and dairy?

You may be advised to store fresh meats and dairy products close to the cooling vents for longer preservation. However, prolonging food shelf life isn’t the only criterion for deciding food placement. Meats and eggs should be stored where they are easily visible and accessible. Stuffing them away can lead to forgetting about them; it can also lead to wasted electricity each time you open the fridge door searching for items and the potential damage to the fridge over time.

2. Storing fruits and vegetables separately

Some people may think their fruits and vegetables spoil quickly because the fridge isn’t cold enough, leading them to lower the temperature, which in turn wastes energy. The quick spoilage of vegetables sometimes has nothing to do with the fridge temperature but rather because you might be storing vegetables and fruits together. Broccoli, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, eggplants, and avocados, when stored together with fruits, spoil faster. To prevent your fruits and vegetables from spoiling too quickly, it’s best to store them in separate food containers so that you can save energy and store the food for longer.