Did you know that the way you store tomatoes can affect their shelf life? A recent article on the American website "Life Tips" points out that storing tomatoes stem-side down and separately can help them last longer.
Researchers at the Boston Chef's Lab in the United States conducted a comparative experiment on storing tomatoes stem-side up versus stem-side down. The results showed that tomatoes stored stem-side up spoiled more quickly. In contrast, tomatoes stored stem-side down remained intact after being kept at room temperature for a week. The reason is that storing tomatoes stem-side down prevents air from entering the tomato and stops moisture from escaping through the scar at the stem.
Nutrition experts suggest that tomatoes can also be stored in a plastic bag at room temperature. Here's how to do it: Select tomatoes with intact bodies that are about 50-60% ripe. Place them in a plastic food bag, seal it tightly, and store it in a cool, dark place. Open the bag once a day to ventilate for 5 minutes. If there is condensation inside the bag, you can wipe it with a towel or replace the bag and seal it again. The tomatoes in the bag will gradually ripen, and under these conditions, they can generally be stored for about 30 days.