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When it comes to storing fresh foods inside your crisper
drawers, it’s important you pay attention to the humidity levels. Certain fruits
and vegetables contain different gases and spoil when exposed to different
temperatures and humidity levels; therefore they should be stored accordingly.
Vegetables
and fruits that are sensitive to ethylene gas and to a loss of moisture should
be kept in a high humidity drawer, as well as anything that is susceptible to
wilting. When the humidity is set to high, the window is closed completely allowing
for moisture to be contained. This results in certain fruits; such as strawberries
and watermelon, and most vegetables staying fresh for longer.
Low
humidity crisper drawers should be used for produce that isn’t sensitive to loss
of moisture, and produce that contain high levels of ethylene gas. When the
humidity is set on low, the window is opened all the way, which allows for the
ethylene gas to be released from the drawer. By releasing the ethylene gas from
the drawer, these produce are capable of a longer shelf life.
Produce
generally stored in the low humidity drawer include: apples, mangoes, pears,
ripe bananas, and honeydew. Common produce included in high humidity drawers
are: unripe bananas, broccoli, cucumbers, peppers, carrots and other
vegetables. For best results crisper drawers should be about 2/3 of the way
filled. If you are in need of a crisper drawer for your refrigerator, we have
them available for purchase here: http://www.appliance-parts-experts.com/refrigerator-drawer.html
