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'Best' tomato storage hack creates 'barrier' against mould to keep them fresh for 10 days (Image: Getty) Tomatoes are a kitchen staple for an endless list of dishes, so many people tend to always keep them on hand as a quick addition to any recipe . However, it’s important to keep them under the right conditions if you want to extend their lifespan and enjoy their freshness for longer. An easy way to keep them fresh for longer is by flipping them upside down - but there’s actually more to this method.

Flipping the tomato stem side down creates a small barrier against oxygen, slowing down mould growth, and allowing more time for consumption. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.



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