Despite the fact that fruits and vegetables can be found on store shelves at any time of the year, real housewives continue to make preparations for the winter. The question of how to store homemade preparations is no less important than regarding the recipe for their preparation, because their shelf life depends on this.
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Instruction manual
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Storage of homemade products depends on their type. Store fresh vegetables, fruits and berries in a freezer at a temperature of -18 degrees for up to 6 months. Such blanks do not tolerate repeated freezing after thawing, as they lose all their useful qualities, taste and appearance.
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Store dried workpieces in breathable fabric pouches in a warm place, avoiding moisture. It is because of it that moth and other insects are planted in dried fruits.
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Cans with pickles and other snacks, sterilized and hermetically sealed, can be stored for several years. For this, any darkened room with not too high temperatures is suitable. If there is a cellar or basement, place the cans there. It is important that the temperature is positive, otherwise the pickles may freeze. In addition to the fact that banks burst from this, the fruits themselves, after thawing, lose their taste. Darkness is needed in order to preserve their appearance. Some fruits and vegetables lose color when exposed to the sun.
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Check cans periodically. If there is a swelling of the lids, and the appearance of the contents has changed, then when preparing the blanks, microbes got inside and the products deteriorated. This can happen with any kind of preservation, but salads, to which vinegar is not added, are most prone to this.
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Jams contain enough sugar to be stored safely in any kitchen cabinet under ordinary covers. If we are talking about freshly squeezed berries or fruits with a minimal addition of sugar, then such jams are rolled up with tin lids. It is best to keep them in the cold. The cellar for them can be replaced with refrigerator shelves.
Useful advice
Some kitchens have built-in pantries under the windowsill. In winter, they keep positive temperatures up to the most severe frosts, so you can store winter blanks in such a refrigerator until the very summer.
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