How to store avocados, strawberries, and bananas without browning: top tips to keep them fresh longer

• Why do avocados, strawberries, and bananas spoil so quickly?
• How to store avocados without browning
• How to keep strawberries fresh longer
• How to store bananas without browning
• How Shelfy transforms food storage
• Extra tips to prevent fruit and veg waste

Why do avocados, strawberries, and bananas spoil so quickly?

Each of these fruits deteriorates for different reasons:

• Avocados are highly sensitive to oxidation, which causes their flesh to brown quickly after cutting or crushing.
• Strawberries are delicate and prone to mold and bacterial growth due to moisture.
• Bananas ripen and brown rapidly, especially when exposed to warm temperatures or stored with other ethylene-producing fruits.

A key player in this process is ethylene, a natural gas released by many fruits that speeds up ripening. Controlling temperature, humidity, and air quality inside your fridge is essential to slowing down spoilage.

How to store avocados without browning

Avocados can be tricky, but with the right methods, you can keep them green and fresh longer:

• At room temperature: let unripe avocados ripen outside the fridge.
• Refrigeration: once ripe, store in the fridge to slow down further ripening.
• After cutting: brush the exposed flesh with lemon juice or vinegar to reduce browning. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container.

Shelfy’s impact: by reducing ethylene and bacteria in the fridge, Shelfy helps slow oxidation and extends the life of ripe or cut avocados, keeping them green and delicious for longer.

How to keep strawberries fresh longer

Strawberries are highly perishable and require gentle handling. Here’s how to store them properly:

• Don’t wash before storing: wash only before eating to prevent mold from excess moisture.
• Dry thoroughly: if you wash them, dry completely with a paper towel or cloth.
• Store in a breathable container: use a container with small holes or leave slightly open to promote air circulation.
• Fridge conditions: keep your fridge at a stable, cool temperature with moderate humidity.

How Shelfy helps: using photocatalytic technology, Shelfy eliminates 99% of airborne bacteria and mold, reducing spoilage and extending the freshness of strawberries while keeping your fridge odor-free.

How to store bananas without browning

Bananas are sensitive to cold and easily develop dark spots. Try these tips:

• Room temperature: store away from direct heat and separate from other ethylene-producing fruits.
• Refrigeration: if stored in the fridge, the peel may darken, but the inside stays fresh longer.
• Wrap the stems: cover the banana stems with plastic wrap to reduce ethylene release and slow ripening.

With Shelfy in your fridge, ethylene levels are reduced, keeping the air cleaner and helping bananas stay firm and fresh longer, even if stored in the fridge.

How Shelfy transforms food storage

Shelfy is a smart, eco-friendly air purifier designed specifically for your refrigerator. It offers multiple benefits for preserving fresh produce:

• Photocatalytic technology: its ceramic filter eliminates bacteria, mold, odors, and gases like ethylene, without needing frequent replacements.
• Longer shelf life: Shelfy can extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables by up to 12 extra days compared to an unfiltered fridge.
• Odor reduction: it removes up to 80% of unpleasant odors, keeping your fridge smelling clean.
• Smart connectivity: monitor battery life and cleaning reminders through the Vitesy Hub app. Shelfy also supports voice control via Google Home and Alexa.
• Sustainable design: made with food-safe materials and built for longevity and minimal waste.

Learn more about Shelfy at vitesy.com.

Extra tips to prevent fruit and veg waste

• Keep your fridge between 3°C and 5°C (37°F–41°F).
• Store ethylene-producing fruits separately from ethylene-sensitive ones.
• Clean your fridge regularly to avoid bacteria and mold buildup, Shelfy helps with this too.
• Use breathable containers to manage humidity and improve air circulation.

Storing avocados, strawberries, and bananas without them browning is absolutely possible. With the right storage techniques and the help of innovative technology like Shelfy you can enjoy fresh, flavorful fruit every day while reducing food waste and saving money.

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