Do these bags keep produce fresh in the refrigerator? Specifically lettuces, kale and hardy greens, carrots, grapes.
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They are probably helpful because they allow air to flow, unlike plastic bags. But the whole reason I got them is because I discovered a fantastic product called Fresh Paper. One sheet of this earth friendly paper in the drawer keeps things fresh for weeks. Combined with the bags, it's a great combination. Whole Foods carries them or you can get them at www.fenugreen.com. Definitely saving money since I started getting them.
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The bags are made of a loosely woven cotton so they would not maintain a humid environment, if that is what you're looking for. I use them to hold potatoes in my pantry where I don't want them to maintain humidity.
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I cannot confirm your question however, we have used these types of bags for over 15 years for food storage. They are waterproof with a ziplock type closer. With an oxy-asorb pellet inside the bag, you can keep food fresh for long periods, for example up to 30 years forwheat.
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I use these bags AT THE SUPERMARKET in order to avoid using plastic bags, When I come home they go right into the refrigerator. For things that require maintaining their moisture, then you do need to use a plastic bag, or I also wrap them in a kitchen cloth towel that I have moistened. Hope this helps.
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I don't usually keep leafy greens in the mesh bags in the frig....I do keep mushrooms, zucchini in them. I use the mesh bags for trips to the grocery store for any kind of veggie.
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Sorry, we mostly use these bags to avoid all the little plastic bags in the various supermarkets and grocery stores. So, I can't really speak to the long term storage of lettuce, but most veggies and fruit seem to store well.
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Hi Margo, I am always looking for ways to keep my produce fresh. I buy all organic fresh vegetables and fruit and will try any products that would seem to preserve them. This one...not so much. Good luck!
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I do not put my potatoes in the fridge at all. I live in Florida and I have a bowl that I keep them in on my counter, however, I do not see a problem putting them in the fridge after you put them in a green bag. I have saved so money by using these bags, I love them.
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They have a long shelf life. I just keep them unopened in the pantry. Once opened, I store the opened bag in a gallon ziplock bag for several months with no problem.
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I keep these in my fridge for freshness. I've sprinkled them on salads and desserts right out of the bag. I've also toasted them and added them to casseroles. No problems either way. They're very tasty and handy!
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Yes they work VERY if whole carrots cut in half... also works well for kale...one trick, do not wash the produce until ready to use keeps much longer! hope that helps
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I use 300 cc in these bags, but I vacuum seal the bags before storage. I've opened packages 5 to 8 years later and the contents were fresh and flavorful after cooking.
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In my opinion the green bags would be your most economical bet. I purchased the green boxes and don't think that they work very well. They are nice for storage, but if you want the ability to keep produce fresh, they are lacking in that! The green bags seem to work for us and we've been using botht his summer. I hope that this helps you!
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Refrigerated fruits and vegetables should be kept in perforated plastic bags in the produce drawers of the refrigerator. You can either purchase perforated plastic bags or make small holes with a sharp object in unperforated plastic bags (about 20 holes per medium sized plastic bag). I prefer to put fruits in one drawer and veggies in another. Another idea is paper bags, but then you can't see what's inside. I like to keep mushrooms in a paper bag.
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The cherries need not be refrigerated - though I would recommend keeping them in the dark. I keep the extra bags in the freezer. I checked the bags but did not see any indication of shelf life on the packaging (if you are considering long term storage without refrigeration/freezing).
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As long as the sealed bags are refrigerated, the food should stay fresh 3-5 times longer than non-vacuum packaged foods. Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for refrigeration or freezing. Any perishable foods that require refrigeration must still be refrigerated or frozen after vacuum packaging.
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You can put these directly into the microwave and cook your vegetable or whatever. They are the same as the the vegetable in the store that say Steam in Bag or something like that. I put up some fresh Brussel Sprouts and Asparagus They were as fresh as the day they were picked. I love these bags.
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Oh, I just saw on the bag that refrigeration is recommended after opening. Oops! They're still good, I've had them for about a month or little more.