Prolong your food's shelf life.

We’re now in the rainy season and as we expected, the air has become more humid. The Increased air humidity makes it easier for mold, including on food. Moldy food will certainly be a problem because it can damage the taste of the food, create an unpleasant aroma, and even make the food poisonous

Surely, you wouldn't want the food you've stored to go to waste and risk falling ill from it, right Currymates?

Here are some tips for you to store your food and prevent mold from growing in this rainy season.

Use First In First Out (FIFO) methods

FIFO simply means using items that have been stored the longest first or that are nearing their end of shelf life. This means food ingredients that expire more quickly so that they do not affect other food. This is important because foods stored can be affected by expired food, like they can get moldy because they are stored close to expired food ingredients.

Separate the food accordingly

Storing food separately according to the type also helps other food ingredients last longer. For instance, categorizing food into two categories, wet and dry can also help you in this process.

Dry foods such as instant noodles, canned foods and snacks are stored in a place that is not directly exposed to the sun or on closed shelves. Meanwhile, wet food such as vegetables and fruit can be stored in a chiller, refrigerator, or something similar in an airtight container. For meat and fish, you can clean it first before storing it for a long time.

Shop efficiently

Create a checklist, and add the necessary items and food ingredients you need to the list. Shopping efficiently will prevent excess food waste due to too much food you’re storing and also reduce the risk of food becoming moldy.

Keep the food storage and containers clean

One of the most important things in storing food is the available storage and container. Regularly cleaning containers and refrigerators and keeping them dry can prevent mold growth, especially in humid conditions.

Airtight container and storage

Some people may choose to store the ready-to-use food ingredients. For example, fruit and vegetables are stored cut so it’s easy when you eat or cook them.

So, storing this type of food requires an airtight storage container. With airtight storage containers, no humid air that causes mold growth can touch the food you store.

So, Currymates, these are the tips you can try to store your food during this rainy season. Hopefully, they will help you extend the longevity of your stored food