How to optimize food placement inside a fridge to prolong shelf life of produce

Nowadays, cutting down trips between grocery stores shopping is an increasing skill that could save your frustrations (not having ingredients at hand) time, gas, money and perhaps save lives (social distancing during the pandemic).

All about the order

Having said that, how would you keep all those produce fresh?
With a little knowledge and planning, you will be amazed at how long food lasts!
Try to imagine your fridge as an important file organizer; how would you organize your important files?

Know your fridge

First make note of which part of your fridge runs the coldest to warmest as well as which part that has the most condensations and gathers moisture. Please note different types of fridge, for example French door vs top freezer, would be different .  

Its temperature plus moisture

The way to keep produce fresh mostly has to do with its storing environment, quite simply for us, adjusting just the right temperature and controlling the moisture level is the key.
Knowing where to place the type of produce based on its requirement inside or outside of the fridge is essential to keep those produce longer so you can enjoy less trips to the grocery store and save.

Design space for your produce

When you think about all these factors and how to use your fridge, then take some time to familiarize yourself with the fridge compartments and shelves, then make a design for the placement strategy to prolong the life of your produce, this may require some trial and error until you find out what works just right. Good luck, may the force of keeping your produce fresh be with you!  

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