With soaring prices in supermarkets, wasting food is more costly than ever.
Food prices rose nearly 10%in his one year, according to shocking new figures showing the pain consumers face at supermarket checkouts.
Approximately 9 million tonnes of food is wasted each year, costing the average UK household more than 470 pounds a year, Business Waste reports.
To help households avoid wasting food andsave money, Natalia Rakim, discount code personal finance expert,There are several ways.
One of these is as easy as knowing a refrigerator.
Different locations in the refrigerator have slightly different conditions, making them suitable for different types of food.
For example, the bottom draw tends to be the wettest location and is best for fruits and vegetables.
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This means that the center shelf is ideal for dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt, as well as ready-to-eat and deli meats.
Each shelf gets colder towards the back, so put anything that needs to be kept particularly cold there.
On the other hand, the door is where the temperature fluctuates the most, as it is exposed to room temperature every time the refrigerator is opened.
It's great for water bottles, condiments, and pickles, but it's best to avoid anything with a short shelf life.
Another way to save money on food is to go directly to a wholesaler or enroll in asupermarket loyalty scheme.
Here's how to avoid wasting basic necessities.
Apples
Over a million apples are thrown away each year.
The main rule of fruit bowls is to keep apples and bananas away from each other. Both fruits produce ethylene gas, which hastens the decay process.
Another useful tip is that stemmed apples last longer than stemless ones.
It's good to keep this in mind when picking apples at the supermarket.
Natalia said: "It likes moisture, so keep it in the refrigerator. You can put it in a plastic bag or cover it with a damp paper towel."
Bread
Studies show that 240 million pieces of bread are thrown away in the UK each year.
Storing bread in a cool, dry place such as a bread bin or cupboard will help prevent mold growth.
Bread is best eaten within a few days by him, but Natalie recommends freezing leftovers if you don't eat the whole loaf.
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This trick can save over £30 a year on bread .
Potatoes
More than 5 million tonnes of potatoes are wasted in the UK each year.
To avoid this, avoid putting potatoes in plastic bags as they trap moisture.
Instead, place vegetables in baskets, paper bags, or bowls to allow for air circulation.
Natalia said: ``Store potatoes in a cool, dark, and dry place. Produce ripens and spoils easily.”
Milk
Most people tend to store milk in the refrigerator door, but Natalie We recommend storing in a cool, stable shelf.
Milk can be frozen for up to 6 weeks. However, it is important to thaw milk slowly.
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Getty Images/iStockphoto)Five million glasses are thrown away each year due to improper cooling. increase.
With the price of milk rising, these simple measures could save you up to £14 a year.
Cheese
Despite being a staple in many cuisines, more than 3 million pieces of cheese are thrown away in the UK every day.
Cheese needs a balanced temperature that does not sweat or dry out.
Natalia said: "The vegetable compartment of the refrigerator is an ideal place to store cheese because it is neither too cold nor too humid." We recommend that you store it in a container or wrap the cheese in wax or baking paper. Must avoid.
These simple tricks can save you up to £36 a year.
