You may never have thought about it enough, but you should know that the refrigerator can easily turn into a fertile den for mold and bacteria. Some of them in fact survive even at low temperatures and can multiply easily according to the conditions in which they find themselves, depending, for example, on the presence of air and humidity, as well as on substances they could feed on. Furthermore, molds are able to pass from one food to another and therefore to contaminate foods placed in contact with each other between the refrigerator compartments.
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What is hidden inside your refrigerator? You may never have thought about it enough, but you should know that the refrigerator can easily turn into a fertile den per mold e bacteria. Some of them in fact survive even at low temperatures and can multiply easily according to the conditions in which they find themselves, depending, for example, on the presence of air and humidity, as well as on substances they could feed on. Furthermore, molds are able to pass from one food to another and therefore to to contaminate foods placed in contact with each other between the compartments of the refrigerator.
Have you ever wondered if ...
1. Clean the refrigerator at least once a week or every two weeks?
2. There are leftovers of food in the drawers of the refrigerator or in other containers inside it?
3. Do you often open the fridge door or do you leave it open for a long time?
4. Do you always put food in a container before putting it back in the refrigerator?
Here are some tips for the hygiene of your fridge:
1. Mold and bacteria usually proliferate very easily in medium temperatures. Deciding to refrigerate foods that have been for a long time at room temperature it might not be a good idea because mold, bacteria or insects on them could contaminate other foods already in the fridge.
2. Avoid refrigerating still hot food. Due to the heat the condenser will use more energy to ensure the set temperature. So let your food cool before putting it back in the refrigerator by placing it in a container in a bain-marie in cold water.
3. Clean the refrigerator frequently, once a week or at least once every two weeks. Used for cleaning drawers and shelves one do-it-yourself spray made using water e bicarbonate. Clean everything with a sponge, rinse with a damp cloth and dry with a clean, dry cloth.
4. Keep the temperature of the refrigerator around the 4°C. The fridge does not have to be never too full, so that cold air can circulate freely and, for the same reason, food must never be placed on top against the rear wall.
5. - leftovers already cooked, once placed in the refrigerator, they must be consumed to the maximum within four days, otherwise it is necessary to throw them away as they risk being there deteriorated too much. Flavor and texture may have changed and there may be risks of food poisoning.
6. Use well-cleaned containers to store your food in the refrigerator in order to avoid contamination. You can use containers Vacuum or, if you don't have one, use bowls or bowls to close with a plate. You can wrap it in aluminum sheets the foods you plan to consume soon. The use of containers prevents absorption by more delicate foods of strong smells from other foods. To eliminate the problem of odors, place a container with baking soda, which will absorb them.
Marta Albè
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