How to Properly Store Potatoes and Onions

It's frustrating to buy fresh produce and see it spoil quickly. For example, potatoes and onions, which can rot very quickly.

It is therefore essential to find storage solutions to save on groceries, which are becoming increasingly expensive, and also for ecological reasons.

When potatoes and onions rot shortly after purchase, it's because they're not being stored in the best way.

Mai (@thycook), a culinary creator on TikTok, discovered a brilliant storage idea that keeps onions and potatoes fresh longer using an item from the laundry room: a laundry net.

The net structure is an excellent option for keeping perishable products. Thus, the goods remain fresh, allowing you to always have them on hand for cooking.

The mistake not to make is to store potatoes and onions together in the same storage bin in the pantry. Just because they are root vegetables doesn't mean the combination is compatible.

These vegetables tend to quickly absorb moisture, which can lead to their deterioration. Not to mention that both products release a certain amount of moisture.

Laundry nets allow them to keep longer by keeping them dry and well-ventilated, extending their shelf life.

Mai has a particular trick for storing her onions and potatoes. She keeps them carefully separated in laundry nets and places them in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

It's important not to store them in an airtight container, drawer, or cupboard, as the moisture will cause them to rot.

It's a simple tip that will save you money!

Another TikToker uses parts of stockings to store her onions:

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