The epidemic continues to spread. In order to reduce the risk of crowding in factories or markets, the Executive Yuan calls on everyone to "buy more and sell less", but how to buy all the ingredients for a week while reducing going out? How to preserve the freshness of food? Cathay Pacific Health Management nutritionist Shi Ruiwen provides purchasing and storage tips.
In addition to instant noodles and dry food, Cathay Pacific Health Management Dietitian Shi Ruiwen recommends purchasing the following ingredients that are more durable. Some ingredients can be stored at room temperature, which can also save storage space in the refrigerator:
● Whole-grain rhizomes:sweet potato, potato, taro, yam, pumpkin, husk corn (storage longer than peeled)
●Egg, bean and fish meat:
washed eggs, boxed tofu, dried tofu skin, frozen edamame, frozen meat, frozen seafood
●Dairy products:
Milk powder, long-lasting milk, room temperature yogurt, cheese slices
● Vegetables:
Mushrooms (shiitake mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, black fungus), beans (sweet peas, green beans, okra), bamboo shoots (asparagus, green bamboo shoots, corn shoots), rhizomes (onions, Carrots, kohlrabi), sweet peppers, loofah, cauliflower, cabbage, Chinese cabbage
Fruits:
Apple, passion fruit, pineapple, grapefruit, can be stored at room temperature
●Spice:
garlic, ginger
Shi Ruiwen pointed out that pre-processing the purchased ingredients can not only reduce the volume of seafood, meat and vegetables, but also prolong the preservation of the ingredients.schedule and freshness.
Fresh meat can be stored for about 2 days in the refrigerator. It is recommended to store only the required amount for two days in the refrigerator. The rest of the meat is cut into suitable weights and shapes and placed in the freezer to avoid repeated thawing affecting the quality.
When pre-processing seafood, poultry, and livestock meat, it is recommended that knives and cutting boards should be cleaned and wiped again to avoid cross-contamination of meat and affect the storage time of meat.
Vegetables have natural enzymes, and these enzymes will continue to function during the process of freezing or refrigeration, resulting in nutrient loss and changes in color and texture. However, the preservation effect can be achieved through "killing cyanide", which means that vegetables are blanched with hot water to destroy the enzyme activity, put in hot water, blanch and drain, and then refrigerate or freeze to keep fresh longer; suitable for killing cyanide Ingredients such as cauliflower, green beans, bamboo shoots, etc., vegetables that do not shrink.
●Napkins
Leafy vegetables are the most difficult to preserve among all ingredients. Shi Ruiwen suggested that the rotten leaves and sludge should be removed first, and then wrapped with kitchen towels; paper towels absorb excess water and can delay the decay of leafy vegetables. speed.
Vegetable and fruit mesh bags
Onions, ginger, garlic and fruits can be placed at room temperature. Using vegetable and fruit mesh bags can save space by hanging, and the mesh can keep air circulation dry and prolong storage. the term.
●Fresh box or zipper bag
In addition, seafood and meat can be packed in crisper box or zipper bag, which can not only prolong the preservation but also avoid cross-contamination of various foods.The date and product name are included for easy identification and to ensure first-in, first-out storage.
At the critical moment of the epidemic, it is recommended to send vegetables through delivery. If you need to go out to buy vegetables, buy enough at one time, reduce going out, buy and leave, avoid staying, reduce the risk of infection, and fight the "epidemic" at home together!
"Health 2.0" reminds you
In response to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the CDC continues to strengthen epidemic monitoring and border control measures, and wear a mask as instructed to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and actively inform the doctor of travel history and contact history, so as to facilitate timely Diagnosis and notification.
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◎Source / Cathay Pacific Health Check
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