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REFRIGERATOR: WATCH OUT FOR MOLD GROWTH!
The refrigerator is the appliance we use the most since it is always on and allows us to keep food fresh and maintain its organoleptic characteristics.
Excessive humidity can cause the proliferation and rapid formation of mould, bad odors and bacteria which can affect fruit, vegetables and all the fresh products we keep in the fridge. The space inside this appliance is designed to divide the products inside it, depending on the ideal temperatures to maintain a good state of conservation. think, for example, of fruit and vegetables , which can be stored in the fridge drawer. Good advice is to use paper bags to improve the fresh food preservation process. Even meat , which is a highly perishable product, should be stored on the top shelf of the drawer. The liquids that the meat often releases could make it moldy. This is why it is best to keep it on a plate.
Fish should also be stored the same day it is purchased. It is best to store it in an airtight container covered with ice. Cold cuts and cured meats must be stored in the medium-cold high section of the refrigerator . In the refrigerator door there is a special container that allows you to store eggs and butter. Canned goods and food in oil must be stored in this place . The door is also ideal for storing drinks. Being a humid place and also subject to temperature changes, the refrigerator can easily lead to the formation of mold which can colonize and affect foods, including fruit and vegetables.
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