Want To Go Home? Here's How To Save Food For Awet When Left Behind

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JAKARTA - Foodstuffs left behind for a few days can be stale and damaged if not stored properly, therefore from the type of material to the container it needs to be considered.

Here are some ways to store food ingredients to make them durable when left for homecoming, as broadcast in a written statement by Tititipku, reported ANTARA.

Before leaving, make sure the food supply is sufficient for the first few days after the travelers return from their hometowns. This needs to be considered because usually the market will close during and after Eid al-Fitr. Save sufficient ingredients, namely for a day to two days so that the stored food is not excessive.

When storing foodstuffs, make sure to use an air-tight container to keep food fresh longer. For example, use a plastic bag that can be tied tightly or a storage box with an air-proof cover. Closed containers that are tightly adjacent also avoid food ingredients in a fly or tick.

Keep food ingredients in a cool and dry place such as a refrigerator or refrigerator. Make sure the temperature in the refrigerator is regulated at the right temperature and cold enough. For food ingredients that do not need to be stored in the refrigerator, make sure it is stored in a shady place and away from direct sunlight.

Food ingredients such as vegetables and fruits tend to be damaged quickly if stored together with other foodstuffs. Make sure to store food ingredients that are easily damaged like that separately in an catchable container as well.

Before leaving, try to eat or cook fresh foods that have been purchased so that they are not wasted. Fresh food ingredients rot faster than frozen food or canned food.

Meanwhile, food ingredients that have been cooked such as canned food or frozen food can be more durable and easier to store, therefore it is highly recommended for travelers to buy frozen food or canned food before going home to prepare groceries after going home.