Are they good to put them in the fridge? Do they conserve better the fruits and veggies than the plastic ones such as ziploc produce bags?
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They do seem to keep the fruit and veggies longer in the fridge. Maybe because the bags breathe, as opposed to trapping in moisture like the plastic ones? I have to say I *love* these bags so far...
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They seem to do just fine in the fridge, and subjectively, they do seem to keep fruits and vegetables longer. However, my wife and I tend not to buy tons of produce at a time (it's just the two of us so we buy just what we need for a day or two), but we love the fact that we are using less plastic.
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I'm not sure that sealing them would make them shelf stable anyway... Part of the reason it's good to make your own baby food is that foo has to reach high temperatures in order to be shelf stable. That takes much of the nutrients out of the fruits and veggies. Like the other posters said, I love it!
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I'm not sure about the "best" way. Some recommend refrigerating, but I figured that wasn't needed until after the bag was opened, so that's what I do. They only last a month or so. Freezing is probably good for longer periods. I just store the new bags in the pantry.
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The manufacturers don't mention the need for refrigeration, so they should be OK. I do store mine in a fridge because that's what I've always done.
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If sealed I keep in my pantry. Once opened, yes then I put them in refrigerator.
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I keep mine in the veggie/fruit drawers in the fridge and they work perfectly.......maybe the other reviewers are using it on the counter or in the open somewhere and it is not as effective?
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I use these bags AT THE SUPERMARKET in order to avoid using plastic bags, When I come home they go right into the refrigerator. For things that require maintaining their moisture, then you do need to use a plastic bag, or I also wrap them in a kitchen cloth towel that I have moistened. Hope this helps.
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I always refrigerate my candy in the veggie bin. It's a great place to hide it!
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Yes, these apples work for me. I keep my greens in a vegetable drawer in the fridge that has a lever to allow more or less air in and out (to control humidity for different kinds of produce). Therefore there is some air interchange but not an unrestricted flow. If you have to store your produce in plastic bags, I'd make sure they were fairly thick ones, not the flimsy ones the store gives out because they are likely to cling to the leaves and prevent air from circulating between the veggies and the apple. Or you might want to invest in a largish plastic bin with a lid.
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Yes, they're actually pretty good, my toddler likes them but put them in the fridge after opening. They don't stay good for long.
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I use mine for home made bread. Good quality, wash well - they shrink in the first wash, but stay the same thereafter; this is included in the product detail in the fine print. Its the organic bit that's probably the justification for a slightly higher price point. Personally, I put cheese in plastic too. They do not seal. The muslin are great for say potatoes, carrots and other root veg. Greens in my opinion keep longer in the fridge in plastic. You can google the best storage methods for the particular produce you want to store.
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I don't store any veggies in them. I usually transfer my leafy greens to reusable containers that I keep in the fridge.
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I don't see why you can't store lettuce in them. I have stored green beans,broccoli and other veggies with no problem. Mostly though to transport vegetables from the store home
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Yes you can keep them in the refrigerator. I like them cold in the summer. Just pop a piece in your mouth and let it melt.
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I leave them in the bag they came in and leave them in the pantry. I use mine pretty quickly so don't have them for long. However, I would imagine since they are dried you can store same way for a longer period.
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I freezer store food in them often. Great for short term, not sure if they are the best for storing food for months at a time though...
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No need for refrigeration, they've lasted a couple of weeks in the pantry opened....(it comes in a .zip resealable bag). I've never had a bag no longer than two weeks before it was fully eaten, and they were still very fresh...