Food is generally purchased in mass in maximum houses. In the hectic lifestyles that most of us have, it is not possible to go to the market regularly to get daily provisions. But despite investing in a large refrigerator and taking all care to check the food from getting spoilt, there is not much that we can really do. Even the veggies and other stuff kept in the refrigerator lose their freshness or rot. 

When we talked to food experts, they stated that in order to increase the shelf life of food, the knowledge of some basic suggestions and tricks is necessary. To solve this universal problem, we have got some simple ideas that can actually keep some food items fresh for longer period. 

The list of 10 tricks carries like a paper towel to vinegar as the quick tool that can keep your veggies and fruits fresh. For an example, placing a few sheets of paper towel below the salad absorbs the condensation that the veggies generate as they chill. Excess moisture might make them fade and placing paper towel keeps them fresh and green. 

Likewise, the best way to keep the herbs fresh is to store them in a glass of water on the windowsill. A little amount of sunlight keeps them away from moisture at the top, while the soaked roots keep them green and fresh. Also, instead of storing celery in a plastic bag, it is suggested to be stored in an aluminium foil. It lets the gas that spoils your celery escape, rather than trapping it inside.

This keeps the celery crisp for a longer period of time. Also, sooji or semolina if roasted, and stored in jars, lasts longer. Scroll below to read such quick tricks that can actually make your kitchen life simpler.

-Use garlic or dried neem leaves to preserve rice
-Put an apple in the potato bag
-Keep mushrooms in a paper bag
- Never refrigerate tomatoes
-Put paper towel in the salad
-Store herbs in a glass of water
-Wrap celery in foi