A balanced diet, exercise and focused self-care are areas we are all exploring right now. Superfoods such as garlic and ginger are important ingredients needed to build a healthy and strong immune system. Take a look at a few tips below that will help you store and prolong the shelf life of these vital immune-boosting foods.
How to Store Garlic:
Place full heads of garlic in a cool, dark place, outside of the refrigerator.
Seal peeled, whole cloves in a zip seal bag, such as Glad or Ziplock, and store in the refrigerator.
Use within one week when whole, two days when cut.
How to Freeze Garlic:
Wrap whole or minced cloves in cling wrap.
Place wrapped garlic in a freezer bag or in a zip seal bag, such as Glad or Ziplock.
Remove as much air as possible. Place in the deepest part of the freezer.
Keeps for 10–12 months.
How to Store Ginger:
Place whole, unpeeled ginger in an unsealed bag.
Loosely close the bag without sealing and place it in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Use within 2-3 weeks.
How to Freeze Ginger:
Wrap whole pieces of unpeeled ginger in cling wrap.
Place wrapped ginger in a zip seal bag, such as Glad or Ziplock.
Remove as much air as possible. Place in the deepest part of the freezer.
Keeps for up to 12 months.
