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If youre storing your fruits and vegetables this way, stop.
This boils down to using the proper storage containers.
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Many of us use various methods to keep the right balance of moisture and airflow.
It turns out that we dont actually need to do this anymore or waste plastic bags and paper towels.
Shop the most popular picks below for your kitchen, starting at $12.
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It has a tapered shape to hold an onion half perfectly with a 1.5-cup capacity.
Rubbermaid FreshWorks 4-Piece Produce Saver Set
These food storage containers are popular for a reason.
Part of Rubbermaids FreshWorks line, theyre specifically designed to keep all types of produce fresh.
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Keep them fresh longer with this updated OXO herb keeper.
Thisplastic storage containerholds water and your herbs together to keep them crisp and green.
When youre ready to grab a handful of herbs for your next meal, just flip the top lid.
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The clear container makes it easy to track the water level and your herbs.
The container has small openings at the base, which allows it to double as a colander.
Wash your ingredients in the container, then pop it right onto the green base.
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The design keeps the produce elevated, so excess moisture falls into the base and away from your food.
It has a green colander that fits inside to keep your food elevated and promote airflow.
A carbon filter in the lid helps prevent early spoilage.
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The containers have a flexible silicone cover that expands over the fruit or vegetable, creating an airtight seal.
Place your food inside, cut side up, and seal with the matching plastic lid.
It includes raised ridges at the bottom to protect ingredients from moisture.
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It includes three containers with clever inserts.
Two of the containers have an elevated basket that sits neatly inside the container and doubles as a colander.
The set also includes dividers to separate ingredients if you prefer.
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There are three containers in the set, and all of them come with airtight latching lids.
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