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After you have planned your shopping, taking the time to store your food properly is decisive in ensuring it stays fresh. Sorting your purchases once you get home will help to keep your fruit and vegetables, dairy products, bread, pasta and meat fresh for longer. Some foods need to be chilled, while others just need to be kept at room temperature. We’ve put together some tips outlining when and how you can store food so that everything stays fresh for as long as possible.

Pourquoi les aliments se gâtent-ils ?

Qu'ils soient chauds ou froids, humides ou secs, tous les aliments n'aiment pas les mêmes conditions. S'ils sont mal conservés, les aliments perdent leur saveur et se gâtent plus rapidement. Cela est dû aux influences et changements physiques, biochimiques, chimiques et microbiens auxquels les produits sont exposés. Les aliments peuvent également être endommagés par les parasites et la vermine.

L'altération microbienne est causée par des bactéries, des moisissures et des levures. Elles provoquent la pourriture, la fermentation ou le développement de moisissures dans les aliments et, parfois, le développement de substances pathogènes en conséquence. Ces processus, ainsi que la durée de conservation des aliments, sont principalement influencés par des conditions physiques telles que la chaleur, le froid et l'humidité.

En outre, les enzymes présents dans les aliments déclenchent des modifications biochimiques, telles que la dégradation des vitamines, des pigments et des arômes. Des facteurs externes tels que la lumière et l'air peuvent accélérer ce processus.

Hygiène, refroidissement et stockage : tout commence par les achats.

Avant de ramener vos courses à la maison et de commencer à les ranger au bon endroit, il est important de s'assurer que tout ce qui se trouve dans le supermarché est déjà hygiénique et refroidi. Points clés à surveiller:

Vérifiez que tous les emballages sont intacts.
Veillez à ce que les aliments réfrigérés soient maintenus au frais, par exemple à l'aide de sacs réfrigérants réutilisables, afin d'éviter que les germes ne se multiplient lorsque les produits se réchauffent.
Mettez les produits surgelés et périssables dans votre chariot qu'à la fin du magasin, juste avant de passer à la caisse.
Les produits mous et fragiles, tels que les œufs, les bananes et les raisins, ne doivent être mis sur le tapis qu'au dernier moment. Ils se trouveront ainsi sur le dessus de votre sac et ne seront pas écrasés par des articles plus lourds.
Après avoir terminé votre shopping et avant de trier vos achats à la maison, veillez à vous laver soigneusement les mains pour éviter la propagation des bactéries et des germes.
Gardez propres les zones de stockage telles que les étagères, les garde-manger et votre réfrigérateur. Essuyez-les régulièrement. Le meilleur moyen est d'utiliser de l'eau chaude avec un peu de détergent.

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Congeler efficacement : Comment conserver les aliments dans le congélateur

Si vous souhaitez conserver des aliments pendant une période particulièrement longue, votre congélateur, ou le compartiment congélateur de votre réfrigérateur, est la meilleure option. Grâce à la basse température et à l'activité réduite de l'eau, la reproduction des micro-organismes est considérablement réduite, voire éliminée. Veillez toutefois à nettoyer, laver et blanchir les fruits et légumes avant de les congeler. L'idéal est d'emballer les aliments de manière aussi hermétique que possible et en petites portions. Il est également utile d'étiqueter les sacs avec leur contenu et la date pour vous aider à garder le contrôle. Cependant, même les aliments congelés ne peuvent être conservés indéfiniment. Les fruits et légumes se conservent de 11 à 15 mois, le poisson et les viandes grasses de 6 à 9 mois, et le bœuf et la volaille peuvent être congelés pendant 9 à 12 mois.

Freeze first, enjoy later

Turn frozen fruit into delicious smoothies or smoothie-bowls. Our recipe ideas tell you how to.

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Προγραμματίστε τέλεια την προετοιμασία των γευμάτων – μερικά πράγματα μπορούν να γίνουν από το σαββατοκύριακο, κάποια γεύματα θα πρέπει να είναι φρέσκα και να ετοιμάζονται το πρωί. Μόλις τελειώσετε με αυτό, μπορείτε να οργανώσετε την αντίστοιχη λίστα με τα ψώνια.

Μην αγχώνεστε και προσπαθείτε να τα κάνετε όλα μαζί, κάντε κάθε μέρα από κάτι. Το πρόγραμμά σας θα σας δώσει κάποιου είδους καθοδήγηση, ακόμη και αν δεν το τηρήσετε 100%. Αφήστε τις υπερβολικές προσδοκίες να τα διαχειριστείτε όλα τέλεια και βρείτε τη δική σας, ευέλικτη ρουτίνα κατά την προετοιμασία των γευμάτων σας.

How to store your refrigerator properly

Fridges have various temperature zones. So, to help foods in the fridge stay fresh for as long as possible, make sure to place them on the right shelf. We set out exactly what belongs where in our fridge tips.

Fridge door

What belongs in the fridge door

The fridge door is one of the warmest areas in a fridge. The temperature here is usually between 8 and 10 °C. It is suitable for storing ready-made sauces, juice, drinks, dressings, milk, butter and eggs

Crisper drawer

What belongs in the crisper drawer

The clue’s in the name: the crisper drawer keeps fresh produce crisp. Crisper drawers are separated from the rest of the fridge, usually by a glass pane, which keeps the temperature at around 9 °C. This is perfect for storing vegetables, salad and various types of fruit. Remember: Produce that is sensitive to cold, such as exotic fruits and vegetables with a high water content, do not belong in the fridge at all.

Bottom shelf

What belongs on the bottom shelf

The temperature of the bottom shelf, just above the crisper drawer, is no higher than 2 to 3 °C. You should store easily perishable food on this shelf, such as meat, fish, poultry and deli salads.

Middle shelf

What belongs on the middle shelf

The middle shelf is usually about 5 °C, making it ideal for dairy products like yoghurt, milk, quark and cream. It’s also the perfect place for cheese and sausages.

Top shelf

What belongs on the top shelf

The top shelf of a fridge is comparatively warm. The temperature here is usually between 8 and 10 °C. You can store butter and jams at this mild temperature. Leftover food you intend to eat soon can also be kept here, as this area is perfect for preserving flavour.

Storing foods at room temperature in the cupboard or pantry

Pasta, rice, canned goods and the like don’t benefit from being stored in the fridge. Instead, it’s fine to store them in a cupboard at an average of 15 to 20 °C. It’s important that food is not exposed to direct sunlight or warmth, e.g. by being kept near a hob or oven. High temperatures and moist air generated when cooking have a negative impact on the storage life of even long-life products. When tidying your cupboards or pantry, remember: put new products at the back and bring older food to the front so that it gets used first. Once you open a packet, seal it securely or transfer the contents to a sealed container. Just like when freezing food, make sure to label containers with dates – so you don’t forget what’s inside.

Storing products in the right place: What food belongs where

Whether warm or cold, moist or dry, not all foods like the same conditions. If stored incorrectly, food will lose its flavour and spoil more quickly. Let’s look at the best place to store different foods so that they stay fresh for longer.

Bread & baked goods

Keeping bread fresh for longer

Keeping bread fresh means preventing it from drying out, such as by storing it in a bread bin or a stoneware container with a lid. Many people store bread in plastic bags. The disadvantage of this is that fresh bread from the baker very quickly turns soft when stored in airtight packaging. For this reason, it’s best to keep crisp baked goods you plan to eat soon unsealed – such as in the bag they came in from the baker.

However, drying out isn’t the only way bread can spoil. If the surroundings are too moist and air cannot circulate, water can accumulate and cause mould to develop, particularly in the case of sliced bread. Any crumbs lying around in a bread bin can also lead to mould growing. Remove crumbs every few days and wipe down the container with some diluted vinegar. In warm, humid weather, you can even keep bread in the fridge if necessary. This protects against mould, especially in the case of white bread. If in doubt, you can always freeze bread and bread rolls before defrosting them at a later date, ideally at room temperature.

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Fruit & vegetables

Apples, carrots, salad etc.: What belongs in the fridge and what doesn’t

Almost all vegetables can be stored in the fridge. Aubergines, tomatoes, potatoes and pumpkins are the only ones you shouldn’t keep cold. Fruit is a little more complicated. Some types of fruit only stay fresh and retain their vitamins when chilled. Others, however, are very sensitive to the cold. As a rule of thumb, you should chill indigenous fruits like apples, cherries and plums. Exotic fruits like mangos, bananas and citrus fruits don’t belong in the fridge. Exceptions to this rule are figs and kiwis, which are quite at home in your crisper drawer.

Over time, some fruits and vegetables develop a ripening gas called ethylene. This causes other fruit and vegetables nearby to age and spoil more quickly. The highest ethylene producers include apples, apricots, plums and tomatoes. For this reason, it’s best to keep them separate.

Latticini

Yogurt, burro e latte : Come mantenere i latticini freschi

Yogurt, burro e latte dovrebbero essere messi in frigo il prima possibile non appena presi al supermercato. Idealmente, dovresti tenerli ben chiusi nelle loro confezioni originali : metti il burro nello scaffale in alto della porta del frigo, e tieni yogurt e latte nello scaffale intermedio. Il latte a lunga conversazione va messo in frigo solo dopo l'apertura; può essere infatti tenuto chiuso a temperatura ambiente per diverse settimane. Per quanto riguarda il latte il latte non pastorizzato, dovrebbe essere consumato entro al massimo due o tre giorni. Il latte fresco pastorizzato, invece, spesso rimane fresco fino ad una settimana se tenuto chiuso, e per due-tre giorni se aperto. A causa del suo alto contenuto di grassi, puoi congelare il burro, per poi scongelarlo lasciandolo nella porta del frigo quando ne hai bisogno.

Formaggio

Il formaggio si conserva al meglio in posti ben ventilati e umidi, ma i formaggi spalmabili hanno bisogno di stare al fresco.

Con l'eccezione dei formaggi cremosi e spalmabili, tutti i tipi di formaggio dovrebbero poter respirare, evitando quindi contenitori ermetici. Per quanto riguarda il formaggio preconfezionato, la cosa migliore da fare è tenerlo nella sua confezione originale, in della carta speciale per avvolgere formaggi, in della carta per sandwhich oppure in contenitori per preservare il formaggio. Ciò eviterà che perdano il loro aroma, e che della muffa si formi sui formaggi più stagionati. Un'altra opzione è quella della pellicola trasparente, ma non si dovrebbero mai usare contenitori di plastica a tenuta stagna. Il formaggio, generalmente, si conserva al meglio nello scaffale intermedio del frigo. I formaggi cremosi, invece, dovrebbero stare in una zona molto più fresca, nello scaffale più in basso. I pezzi di formaggio possono durare fino a tre settimane nel frigo. Le fette di formaggio confezionate e il formaggio spalmabile si seccano in fretta una volta aperte, e perdono tutto il loro sapore, quindi è meglio mangiarle entro una settimana dopo l'apertura

Pasta

Il miglior modo di conservare la pasta, gli spaetzle e gli gnocchi

Puoi conservare la pasta secca fino ad un anno. È importante farlo a temperatura ambiente, tenendola asciutta e sigillata. Perchè? Come altri prodotti secchi, tra cui farina, muesli e té, la pasta secca è particolarmente vulnerabile ad insetti come le tarme alimentari. Prodotti a base di pasta fresca come spaetzle e gnocchi sono invece estremamente soggetti alla presenza di germi. Se tenuti al fresco, questi prodotti si manterranno nel frigo per te o quattro giorni. La giusta preparazione è il fattore chiave per assicurarsi che il cibo stia fresco il più a lungo possibile. Fai in modo di cucinare la pasta finchè non è al dente. Spätzle e gnocchi saranno pronti non appena inizieranno a galleggiare sulla superficie dell'acqua. Puoi conservare gli avanzi di pasta nello scaffale in alto del frigo, dove si manterrà per uno o due giorni. Ciò che è importante fare, è tenere la pasta cotta in contenitori sigillati, in modo tale che non si indurisca

Carne

Cose da ricordare nel conservare la carne

Carne, pollame e salsicce sono alimenti che si deteriorano molto in fretta. Se possibile, dovresti evitare di terminare l'esposizione continuativa alle basse temperature o farlo per un breve periodo di tempo. Il modo migliore per trasportarli, è usando una borsa frigo da portarsi al supermercato. Una volta a casa, posiziona subito la carne nello scaffale più in basso del frigo, dato che è la parte più fredda. Se compri carne in confezioni di plastica, dovresti fare alcune cose prima di metterla in frigo. Rimuovila dalla confezione, tamponala con carta da cucina, arrotolala in carta da forno e mettila in un contenitore a tenuta stagna per proteggerla dai germi. La carne di manzo può essere conservata per tre o quattro giorni; quella di vitello o di maiale per due o tre giorni, ma il pollame ptrà rimanere fresco per uno o due giorni. Fai attenzione quando hai a che fare con carni macinate - se possibile, dovresti mangiarle lo stesso giorno in cui le compri. Scongela sempre la carne mettendol in frigo, e ricordati che potrebbe rilasciare dell'acqua.

Fish

The best way to store fish

Fish is even more perishable than meat. As a result, it’s best to eat fish straight after you buy it. If you buy fresh fish from the fish counter, don’t leave it in its packaging: store it in a glass or porcelain container, cover it with cling film and ice, and store it in the fridge for 1 day at most.

Store pre-packaged fish from the deep-frozen section in your freezer and keep an eye on the best-before date! The smoking process helps smoked fish stay fresh for longer. You can keep this in your fridge, covered in cling film, for up to around 3 days. Always defrost frozen fish in the fridge and remember that this can produce defrost water.

Little hint: You don’t need to throw away food past its best-before date

Most food has a best-before date (BBD) on its packaging. However, food doesn’t automatically go bad just because this date has passed. This is the date until which the manufacturer guarantees typical product characteristics, such as taste, aroma, consistency and colour.
It’s important to distinguish between the best-before date and the use-by date for perishable foods such as raw fish, mince and fresh poultry. You should not eat products after their use-by date and should throw them away instead.
Take a look, have a taste, smell food for yourself: trust your senses! It’s often easy to tell whether food is still good enough to eat once its BBD has passed.

Did you know?

None of us would ever plan to throw away one-third of the food we buy. However, the statistics show that this is precisely the amount that ends up in the bin, unused. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), this corresponds to 1.3 billion tonnes of discarded food globally each year. This is an inconceivable waste of food when you consider that there are 690 million people around the world who are starving.

Did you know...

...how to keep your Avocados from browning?

Braun's kitchen hack of the day: after opening an avocado, simply sprinkle some fresh lemon juice on it to keep it from browning. It stays fresh for longer and even tastes good.

Avocado cut in half with citrus juice dripping on it.

…how to keep your Carrots crisp?

We carrot wait to try this hack at home. Place your carrots in a glass of water to keep them fresh and crispy. Do you already treat your carrots like flowers and keep them fresh in a vase?

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…how to keep your Bananas fresh?

Keep calm and go bananas. Did you know that bananas naturally release a gas called ethylene from their stem, and therefore tend to ripen much faster? Try and cover the stem of the bananas with a small piece of leftover foil, and the ripening process slows dramatically. Have you ever heard about this kitchen hack?

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…how to keep your Potatoes from sprouting?

An apple a day keeps the sprouts away. Just place an apple in the same rack with your potatoes. With this little kitchen hack you can keep your potatoes fresh, even if you don't use them up all at once. Have you tried this before?

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…why you shouldn't put hot food straight into the fridge?

Keep calm and stay cool. Your leftover food should always be allowed to cool to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator. This way, you can make sure to maintain a secure temperature in your fridge as well as save energy. Have you been aware of that?

…how to make limp lettuce fresh again?

Don't throw away that limp lettuce just yet! Did you know you can bring it back to life by soaking it in cold water with lemon juice? This simple trick is a real hit for anyone who loves fresh, crisp greens.

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Επιστροφή στο σχολείο

Προετοιμασία φαγητού για το σχολείο

Pourquoi les aliments se gâtent-ils ?

Hygiène, refroidissement et stockage : tout commence par les achats.

Congeler efficacement : Comment conserver les aliments dans le congélateur

Freeze first, enjoy later

Προετοιμαστείτε εκ των προτέρων.

How to store your refrigerator properly

Fridge door

What belongs in the fridge door

Crisper drawer

What belongs in the crisper drawer

Bottom shelf

What belongs on the bottom shelf

Middle shelf

What belongs on the middle shelf

Top shelf

What belongs on the top shelf

Storing foods at room temperature in the cupboard or pantry

Storing products in the right place: What food belongs where

Bread & baked goods

Keeping bread fresh for longer

Fruit & vegetables

Apples, carrots, salad etc.: What belongs in the fridge and what doesn’t

Latticini

Yogurt, burro e latte : Come mantenere i latticini freschi

Formaggio

Il formaggio si conserva al meglio in posti ben ventilati e umidi, ma i formaggi spalmabili hanno bisogno di stare al fresco.

Pasta

Il miglior modo di conservare la pasta, gli spaetzle e gli gnocchi

Carne

Cose da ricordare nel conservare la carne

Fish

The best way to store fish

Little hint: You don’t need to throw away food past its best-before date

Did you know?

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Braun stands for durable products and sustainable design. We believe that, in the struggle to protect the environment and maintain our quality of life, both today and in the future, every action counts – no matter how small.

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