Tomatoes are a staple in most households, but they can quickly lose their flavour and texture if not stored correctly. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Tomatoes, celebrated for their versatility and delightful texture, can quickly lose their appeal if not stored properly. This includes the contentious practice of refrigerating them, a point that Too Good To Go's UK Country Director, Sophie Trueman, echoes.
In an exclusive chat with the Express , she pointed out that tomatoes shouldn't be rushed to the fridge immediately after being plucked from the garden or purchased from the store. Sophie shared insights on how to extend the shelf life of tomatoes by managing a key element. She noted: "Oxygen is often what causes tomatoes (and other fruit and veg) to go bad as the microorganisms that cause spoilage need oxygen to grow, so by reducing how much oxygen can impact the tomato by covering the stem, you help to prevent this.
" "If you turn the tomatoes and keep them upside down, you will prevent air from entering the part of their stem." Additionally, she suggested a simple hack: "You can also stick some masking tape on the white part of the stem so that it stays that way for longer!" To maintain freshness, remove tomatoes from their original packaging and secure the stems with tape. Covering the.