Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Mastering Produce Storage: Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: LaToya Drake, MS Extension Specialist for Food Access, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program
Season 7, Episode 38
In this episode, host Mindy McCulley is joined by LaToya Drake, Extension Specialist for Food Access with the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program. Together, they explore vital guidance on the best practices for storing fruits and vegetables effectively to minimize food waste. Share practical tips such as the importance of refrigerating pre-cut produce, separating fruits and vegetables in storage to prevent premature ripening, and optimizing refrigerator settings to preserve perishables like berries and lettuce.
The episode delves into cleaning techniques that enhance the longevity of your produce and underscores why certain storage methods, such as avoiding commercial cleaners, are beneficial. Discover which fruits are best ripened on countertops and when to transfer them to refrigeration to extend their freshness.
Tune in to understand how you can keep your produce fresh for longer and find additional resources through your local extension offices, paving the way to reducing food waste in your home.
To connect with Nutrition Education Program resources, visit:
To learn more about storage recommendations, visit Plate it up! Kentucky Proud and click on the produce of your choice. Then click on one of the recipes, to try something new!
Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS.
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