How To Properly Store Cucumbers In Fridge: Tips To Keeping Them Fresh And Crunchy

Whether you eat cucumber raw or as a smashed salad, they should be fresh, tasty, and crunchy. How you store cucumbers in the fridge can either extend or diminish their shelf life. To keep them as fresh and firm as they were when you first bought them, they should be stored in a cool place with optimal airflow and limited exposure to moisture. Here are some tips to properly store cucumbers in the refrigerator to restore their crunch factor.

How To Store Cucumber In Refrigerator

Cucumbers might look firm and solid, but they’re actually quite perishable and delicate. If you want to increase the life of cucumbers, then the refrigerator is the best place to store them. Apply these tips and methods to make your cucumbers last for up to 5-6 days in the fridge.

Never store cucumbers when they are wet. Clean them up with a towel, once they are dried up wrap them in dry paper towels or clean tea towels. This will help keep the moisture build-up at bay.

When not being used, make sure you store cucumbers in the refrigerator. Remember not to store them in extremely low chill temperatures. Rather, place them in the warmest area of the refrigerator, which is usually near the front or on the door. If they are stored in an extremely low-temperature spot, they will deteriorate, turning gelatinous and heavy with water. This makes them start rotting from the inside.

Once kept in the refrigerator, do not bring them out until they are ready for use. Keeping them out for a prolonged period of time can make them soft and soggy.

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How To Store Sliced Cucumbers

Half-sliced cucumbers are prone to becoming soggy faster than unsliced ones. Therefore, it's important to store them in an airtight bag or food storage container in the refrigerator. If you have peeled parts of a cucumber or leftovers, wrap them right in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator.

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