I want this fridge for vegetables and fruit, not any beverages. Does anybody use it for fresh food?
1828842
I don't use it for fresh food but I can't see any reason why it wouldn't suit your needs.
1828843
I don't, but I don't see why it wouldn't work for that. Just make sure you don't get it to cold and freeze the fruit.
2042219
I have other containers so I store produce. I chunked a watermelon and it was still fresh at about 10 days. My carrots cleaned and sliced in sticks, still good after 2 weeks. Washed and dried, I have yet to find any produce that doesn't keep for just under a month.
1707547
Yes, it is a small fridge not a wine cooler, therefore, it is suitable for storage all kind of drinks and food properly, as well as to keep wine at proper temperature too. There is room enough inside for food containers and milk bottles.
905031
Probably like an air conditioned room. Definitely not like a refrigerator. So far used only once; it's probably the best choice if no refrigeration is available.
1215268
it will process fresh fruits & veggies, but don't try frozen fruits. it will destroy the cutter assembly! try putting as much liquid in first. good luck. after I had the Kitchen aid, I got a Waring Pro-same trouble. I finally got a NINJA and is wonderful
1119222
Its a refrigerator not a freezer. It is good enough for insulin or medication if you do not stock it to much. Should work fine. I am a prepper and one of the things we are asked is the same question about medication. So I put a thumbs up.
983966
Yes this would work for that however I don't think it is NSF approved which all food storage items have to be for any commercial operation. If this is just for home use I would leave it up to you. It is pretty large be sure to check the dimensions so you know.
424118
it was a while ago when i used it, sorry i dont really remember. i knew nothing about it going in the fridge. i think it worked fine for me
426407
I never refrigerator it. My dog chewed on it for weeks, and there did not seem to be a problem. The bone did not appear to change colors or odors.
595065
The freezer is very small. I use it mainly to store beer and wine. (Nothing in the freezer.)
526921
I do more veggies than fruit also. I believe they do not recommend you store it for more than a few hours. I always try to drink mine right away in 15 - 20 minutes. Depending on the vegetables, you could cut them up and freeze them, (freeze on a cookie sheet on parchment paper and then bag up once frozen) and then every morning take out just the frozen chunks you want to use, which also makes the drink cold without using ice. It's no big deal to just make and then drink and clean up is super easy. I find this very quick and easy to use on a drink by drink basis.
292018
I don't store dry food in mine. I use it for office supplies. The seal isn't air proof.
1262321
It's not going to work on refrigerated stuff, so put them in rice, beans, oat meal and so on. You'll be able to tell just by the freshness over time and if there is nothing crawling around in whatever; they're working.
1317113
Yes! I have used it for about one year. I use this exact system with the necessary jar adapter (which you do have to buy separately) such as here: FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer This vacuum sealer + the jar adapter + wide mouth mason jars. I can make salads on Sunday and have crispy salads for 4-5 days by sealing them this way. Saves money (I'd never use a whole head of lettuce otherwise), saves the environment (glass mason jars will last forever, just sometimes buy new lids). Enjoy. This is a great system for leftovers or planned-ahead meals. Yes! I have used it for about one year. I use this exact system with the necessary jar adapter (which you do have to buy separately) such as here: FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer This vacuum sealer + the jar adapter + wide mouth mason jars. I can make salads on Sunday and have crispy salads for 4-5 days by sealing them this way. Saves money (I'd never use a whole head of lettuce otherwise), saves the environment (glass mason jars will last forever, just sometimes buy new lids). Enjoy. This is a great system for leftovers or... » Read More Yes! I have used it for about one year. I use this exact system with the necessary jar adapter (which you do have to buy separately) such as here: FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer This vacuum sealer + the jar adapter + wide mouth mason jars. I can make salads on Sunday and have crispy salads for 4-5 days by sealing them this way. Saves money (I'd never use a whole head of lettuce otherwise), saves the environment (glass mason jars will last forever, just sometimes buy new lids). Enjoy. This is a great system for leftovers or planned-ahead meals. « Show Less
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I belong to a CSA and a produce buying co-op, and sometimes we get things my family will not eat raw. I shred or blanch or slice and throw it in the excalibur. I love mine. I dry herbs on a low setting. I have also dried: onions (stinky while drying), chard, kale, shredded beets, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, shredded potatoes (cook first), celery, mushrooms, radishes (shred), sweet peppers, hot peppers, spinach, savoy cabbage, parsnips, lemon/lime/orange zest. I have not done garlic yet. I dry strawberries and bananas in bulk - 9 flats of strawberries and 120# of bananas in the last 2 months. I have 2 this size and a 4-tray, and they are used often. There is a great how-to site about "dehydrating to store" food. Do a search on that and you will find an amazing wealth of information.
1394230
I don't store veggies in them. I just use them at the grocery for transporting.
459709
In my experience , I put 2 blu apples into my produce bin. I stored strawberries in their ventilated container inside of the drawer with 2 apples. The next week they were still good. So, I have decided to have extra apples around to stuff into clipped spinach bags, and bagged salads and veggies... the stuff you never have room for in your produce drawer. i think it will work like an enclosed drawer.I am impressed and I like that I don't have to wash out and reuse the green bags that serve the same purpose. Yes , this works. It is just a matter of chemistry. I liked the green bags too, years ago, but got tired of washing the bags and having them dry all over my kitchen and be messy looking. I like the blu apples better...but you need more than 2 to cover everything if you like having veggies stored. Hey, for cost of produce, why not try it? It works for me. I toss a whole lot less into the compost bin. Don't expect miracles, highly delicate items like raspberries will last longer than usual but nothing is a miracle cure for nature.