{"id":38582,"date":"2025-07-26T18:55:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T15:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/?page_id=38582"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:07:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:07:16","slug":"interactive-storage-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/en\/interactive-storage-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Interactive Storage Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wd-rs-6942d91e3754d\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<div id=\"wd-694413f4cbf32\" class=\"title-wrapper wd-wpb set-mb-s reset-last-child  wd-rs-694413f4cbf32 wd-title-color-default wd-title-style-image text-center  wd-underline-colored\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"woodmart-title-container title  wd-font-weight- wd-fontsize-l\" >CHOOSE ANY FOOD FROM THE MENU AND LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED ABOUT HOW TO STORE IT<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-green vc_tta-style-classic vc_tta-shape-rounded vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-has-pagination vc_tta-o-no-fill vc_tta-tabs-position-top vc_tta-controls-align-left\"><div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container\"><ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list\"><li class=\"vc_tta-tab vc_active\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988630401-aa808c51-953e\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Pantry Staples<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631044-7dd0b290-02e2\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Meat, Poultry &amp; Seafood<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631107-99f65322-c74b\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Dairy &amp; Eggs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631175-1cdd1c1b-2318\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Fruits<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631242-15c23d41-b0ba\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Vegetables<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631311-970d25cc-bbc7\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Oils, Condiments &amp; Spices<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panels-container\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panels\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel vc_active\" id=\"1765988630401-aa808c51-953e\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h1 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1765988630401-aa808c51-953e\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Pantry Staples<\/span><\/a><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t\t<div id=\"wd-69440e400e032\" class=\"wd-accordion wd-wpb wd-rs-69440e400e032 vc_custom_1766067787196 wd-style-shadow\" data-state=\"all_closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHITE RICE\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Refrigerate it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0No.<\/strong><br \/>\nUncooked white rice should not be refrigerated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Freshest:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uncooked:<\/strong> Stays good <strong>indefinitely<\/strong> if stored properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooked:<\/strong> Safe for up to <strong>1 week<\/strong> in the fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optimal Storage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uncooked rice:<\/strong><br \/>\nStore in an airtight container in a cool, dry, and dark place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooked rice:<\/strong><br \/>\nStore in an airtight container in the refrigerator once cooled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Freezing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cook the rice, cool it completely, spread it flat in large freezer bags, squeeze out the air, and seal tightly.<\/li>\n<li>Store the bags inside a larger airtight container or freezer-safe bag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Use it up \/ Revival:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Kuwaiti-Style Rice Patties with Spiced Veggie Filling<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>The Idea:<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t toss leftover white rice! Turn it into delicious <strong>crispy rice patties<\/strong> stuffed with vegetables and traditional Kuwaiti spices.<br \/>\nThey resemble mini kubba or stuffed fritters, perfect as a snack or side dish with yogurt or soup.<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups cooked white rice (leftovers from the previous day)<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch (for binding)<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of black pepper, turmeric, cumin<\/li>\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>For the filling (optional but delicious):<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Finely chopped and saut\u00e9ed onion<\/li>\n<li>Grated carrot, zucchini, or finely diced bell pepper<\/li>\n<li>Traditional Kuwaiti spices<\/li>\n<li>Optional: dried mint or dill for extra flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0How to Make:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prepare the rice dough:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Mash the rice well using a fork or hand blender.<\/li>\n<li>Add egg, starch, salt, and spices. Mix until it forms a soft dough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the filling:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightly saut\u00e9 chopped vegetables and onion with spices until soft. Let cool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shape the patties:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a small portion of rice dough, flatten it, fill the center with veggie mix, then close and form into balls or patties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Either <strong>deep fry<\/strong> until golden and crispy<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake<\/strong> in the oven at 200\u00b0C for 20 minutes, brushing with olive oil for a healthier option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>\ud83d\udca1 Mostadam Tip:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>White rice is <strong>more shelf-stable<\/strong> than brown rice because the outer hull (which causes spoilage) is removed \u2014 a technique used since ancient times.<br \/>\nHowever, <strong>removing the hull also reduces its nutritional value.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBROWN RICE\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3>Refrigerate it?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong><br \/>\nBecause of the natural oils in its outer hull, <strong>brown rice should be stored in the refrigerator<\/strong> to prevent spoilage.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0At Freshest:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uncooked:<\/strong> 6 to 12 months (in the fridge)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooked:<\/strong> 1 week (in an airtight container)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0Optimal Storage:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Store in an <strong>airtight container<\/strong> in the <strong>refrigerator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid pantry storage \u2013 heat and humidity make the oils go rancid faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Freezing:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cook and cool the rice completely.<\/li>\n<li>Flatten it in zip-top freezer bags and squeeze out the air.<\/li>\n<li>Place the bags inside a larger airtight container for extra protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Use It Up \/ Revival :<\/h3>\n<h2>Rice Bites<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0A Creative Way to Reuse Cooked Rice<\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0The Idea:<br \/>\nThese mini rice cakes are mixed with simple ingredients like eggs, cheese, or shredded veggies, then baked or air-fried until crispy outside and soft inside.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>If your cooked rice has hardened:<\/strong><br \/>\nJust sprinkle a bit of water and warm it gently.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups cooked and cooled <strong>brown rice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup grated carrot<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup finely chopped green bell pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup chopped white or green onion<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp soy sauce <em>(optional)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How to Make:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and saut\u00e9 the onion until soft.<\/li>\n<li>Add the carrots and bell pepper; stir-fry for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Push the veggies to the side and crack the egg into the pan. Scramble until cooked.<\/li>\n<li>Add the cooked rice and mix thoroughly with the other ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in soy sauce (if desired) and season with black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve hot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Serving Ideas:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve with a fresh green salad or a light soup.<\/li>\n<li>Add grilled chicken or cooked shrimp for a protein boost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udca1 Mostadam Tip:<\/h3>\n<p>Brown rice is rich in fiber and goodness.<br \/>\n<strong>Store it smart, eat it whole \u2013 and waste nothing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPASTA\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3>Refrigerate it?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Yes, if it\u2019s cooked.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cooked pasta should always go in the fridge.<\/li>\n<li>Dry pasta should stay in your pantry \u2013 cool, dry, and dark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0At Freshest:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dry pasta:<\/strong> Stays good for up to <strong>2 years<\/strong> in the pantry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooked pasta:<\/strong> Keeps for <strong>3 to 5 days<\/strong> in the fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Optimal Storage:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dry pasta:<\/strong><br \/>\nStore in its <strong>original packaging<\/strong> or an <strong>airtight container<\/strong> away from heat and moisture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooked pasta:<\/strong><br \/>\nWrap tightly in plastic wrap or seal in a <strong>zip-top freezer bag<\/strong>, and refrigerate immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Freezing:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Yes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Use It Up \/ Revival :<\/h3>\n<p>Cooked pasta may change in texture slightly after freezing, so it&#8217;s best reused in <strong>baked dishes or casseroles<\/strong> once thawed.<\/p>\n<p>Casseroles include familiar favorites like:<br \/>\n<strong>B\u00e9chamel Pasta \/ Baked Lasagna \/ Macaroni with Cheese &amp; Chicken.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you simply reheat frozen pasta on its own, the texture might feel a bit off.<br \/>\nBut once you add it to a casserole with <strong>sauce and cheese<\/strong>, it soaks up the flavors, holds together beautifully, and the taste becomes amazing!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Another Idea: Cold Pasta Salad!<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix your leftover pasta with fresh vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, or a yogurt-based dressing.<\/li>\n<li>Serve it as a light snack or a chilled lunch on a hot day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Mostadam Tip:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Never underestimate your leftover pasta&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pasta is made from durum wheat \u2014 a crop that consumes significant <strong>water and energy<\/strong> from the field to the factory.<\/p>\n<p>By reusing leftover pasta, you&#8217;re not only saving food \u2014 you&#8217;re <strong>protecting a precious natural resource<\/strong> and <strong>reducing your environmental impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A simple dish, but one with a deep footprint on the planet.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBREAD\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Refrigerate it?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo, unless you&#8217;re planning to toast it soon.<\/p>\n<h3>At Freshest:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 On the counter: 2\u20133 days<br \/>\n\u2022 In the freezer: Up to 6 months<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optimal Storage:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 For short-term use (within 2 days): Store at room temperature in a paper bag or bread box to maintain freshness and crisp crust.<br \/>\n\u2022 For longer storage: Freeze individual slices in airtight wrapping.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid plastic bags\u2014they trap moisture and cause mold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Freezing?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Store tightly wrapped in a freezer-safe bag or container.<br \/>\nThaw at room temperature or toast directly.<\/p>\n<h3>Use It Up \/ Revival :<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t throw away stale bread!<br \/>\nTurn it into crunchy croutons for soups or salads,<br \/>\nor slice it thin and bake it into bread chips \u2014 perfect with labneh or hummus.<br \/>\nIf the bread is soft but old, just heat it in the oven at 60\u00b0C to restore its softness.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udca1 Mostadam Tip:<\/h3>\n<p>Did you know that a significant portion of the world\u2019s bread ends up wasted?<br \/>\nRemember: every loaf of bread carries with it a hidden cost, in water, wheat, and energy.<br \/>\nBy reusing leftover bread, you\u2019re not just saving food, you\u2019re protecting our planet from silent waste.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOATS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3>Refrigerate it?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Optional.<\/strong><br \/>\nOats don\u2019t require refrigeration, but storing them in the fridge or freezer can extend their shelf life and protect against moisture or pests.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>At Freshest:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dry oats (rolled or ground):<\/strong><br \/>\nStay fresh for up to <strong>1 year<\/strong> when stored properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Optimal Storage:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Store in an <strong>airtight container<\/strong> in a <strong>cool, dry, and dark<\/strong> place like your pantry.<\/li>\n<li>For long-term storage, place oats in an airtight container in the <strong>freezer<\/strong> to maintain quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Freezing:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong><br \/>\nOats both dry and cooked, \u00a0freeze well in sealed containers, keeping them fresh and ready to reuse.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Got leftover oatmeal? Give it a new life!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make oat pancakes or bread<\/strong>: Mix with flour and eggs for a delicious waste-free breakfast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boost your smoothie<\/strong>: Add dry or cooked oats to your favorite blend for fiber, texture, and staying power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udca1 Mostadam Tip:<\/h3>\n<p>Oats are a nutritious food rich in <strong>fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThey offer numerous health benefits, including <strong>lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels, supporting digestive health, aiding in weight loss, and improving heart and brain function.<br \/>\nOats can also enhance skin and hair health thanks to their content of zinc and antioxidants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHITE FLOUR\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3>Refrigerate it?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Not necessary.<\/strong><br \/>\nWhite flour doesn\u2019t require refrigeration for daily use, but it can last <strong>longer<\/strong> when stored in the fridge or freezer.<\/p>\n<h3>At Freshest:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pantry:<\/strong> Up to <strong>1 year<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Up to <strong>2 years<\/strong> when properly sealed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Optimal Storage:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Store flour in an<strong> opaque, airtight container<\/strong> in a <strong>cool, dry, dark<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For long-term storage, refrigerate or freeze it, but always <strong>bring it to room temperature before using<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Keep away from foods with strong odors to preserve freshness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Freezing:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong><br \/>\nFreeze in an airtight container or zip-top bag, and let it come to room temperature before using.<\/p>\n<h3>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Bake now, enjoy later:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Make <strong>cookie dough or pie crust<\/strong>, and freeze it for up to <strong>3 months<\/strong>.<br \/>\nA ready-to-bake treat \u2014 anytime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83d\udca1 Mostadam Tip:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>White flour is the result of extensive processing of the wheat grain, which removes its bran and germ.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>The less we waste or overuse it, the less food waste we generate from wheat cultivation and refinement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQUINOA\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Refrigerate it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong><br \/>\nDry quinoa doesn\u2019t need refrigeration; pantry storage works best.<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Freshest:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stays good for up to <strong>1 year<\/strong> when stored properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optimal Storage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry, and dark place.<\/li>\n<li>For extended shelf life, quinoa can also be frozen in a sealed container.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Freezing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong><br \/>\nBoth raw and cooked quinoa freeze well, just store in a tightly sealed container.<\/p>\n<h3>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Got uncooked quinoa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bake it into cookies or energy bars for a protein-packed crunch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leftover cooked quinoa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make a flourless chocolate cake!<br \/>\nBlend it with cocoa, eggs, and dates for a soft, nutrient-rich dessert.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1<\/strong><strong> Mostadam Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Quinoa did not gain its global recognition solely because of its high nutritional value, but also due to its <strong>remarkable ability to adapt to harsh environmental conditions<\/strong>, including tough conditions like very dry land, salty soil, and farming in high places like mountains.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it an ideal crop for countries facing <strong>food insecurity and climate change challenges<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThanks to these qualities, quinoa holds strong potential to <strong>reduce reliance on <\/strong>pantry staple <strong>foods<\/strong> like wheat and rice.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWHITE SUGAR\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3>Refrigerate it?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong><br \/>\nWhite sugar does <strong>not<\/strong> need to be refrigerated \u2014 it stores best in a dry place.<\/p>\n<h3>At Freshest:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stays <strong>good indefinitely<\/strong> if stored properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optimal Storage:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep in an <strong>airtight, opaque, and moisture-proof<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Store in a <strong>cool, dry, and dark<\/strong> place away from heat or steam.<\/li>\n<li>Do <strong>not<\/strong> refrigerate or freeze \u2014 moisture causes clumping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Freezing:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Not recommended.<\/strong><br \/>\nFreezing introduces moisture and may ruin the texture.<\/p>\n<h3>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Got hardened or clumped sugar?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to the <strong>lowest temperature<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Place the sugar in an <strong>oven-safe container<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Warm for about <strong>15 minutes<\/strong>, then gently tap with a spoon.<\/li>\n<li>If it starts to loosen, turn off the oven and let it sit inside for <strong>1 to 2 hours<\/strong> until fully dried.<\/li>\n<li>Your sugar will be soft and usable again, no waste needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83d\udca1 Mostadam Tip:<\/h3>\n<p>White sugar never really expires, but it&#8217;s highly sensitive to moisture.<br \/>\nStoring it smartly prevents waste and unnecessary repurchasing.<br \/>\n<strong>Even the simplest ingredients deserve careful handling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1765988631044-7dd0b290-02e2\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h1 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1765988631044-7dd0b290-02e2\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Meat, Poultry &amp; Seafood<\/span><\/a><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t\t<div id=\"wd-69440e4fd6e5c\" class=\"wd-accordion wd-wpb wd-rs-69440e4fd6e5c  wd-style-shadow\" data-state=\"all_closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMEAT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Cooked meat in the refrigerator: 4 to 5 days<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Cooked frozen meat: 2 to 3 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Raw frozen meat: 9 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Ground meat in the refrigerator: 1 to 2 days<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Frozen ground meat: 3 to 4 months<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store on the bottom shelf of the fridge, wrapped tightly (preferably in original store packaging).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place on a tray to prevent leaking.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop for meat last and refrigerate immediately upon arriving home.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze unless you plan to use it within 2 days.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked meat should be stored in airtight containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portion meat before freezing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term: single wrap is fine.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term (over 2 months): double-wrap with freezer paper or heavy-duty foil.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove excess air from zip-top bags to avoid freezer burn.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thaw in refrigerator or cold water, not at room temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freezer-burned areas are safe but may taste dry, trim if needed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bones can be used for flavorful stock or soup base.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked leftovers can be reused in sandwiches, pizzas, or stuffed pastries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Producing just 1\u202fkg of meat may consume over <\/span><b>15,000 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liters of water<\/span><b>!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By reusing your meat leftovers, you help save natural resources and reduce your climate footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPOULTRY\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Raw poultry in the refrigerator: 1 to 2 days<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Cooked poultry in the refrigerator: 3 to 4 days<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Raw frozen poultry: 9 to 12 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Cooked frozen poultry: 3 to 4 months<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in original packaging on the bottom shelf of the fridge.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place on a tray in case of leaks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not rinse poultry before cooking to avoid bacteria spread.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portion before freezing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap tightly \u2014 double wrap if freezing over 2 months.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use freezer paper or zip-top bags with air removed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thaw in fridge or cold water \u2014 not at room temp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leftover cooked poultry can be shredded or chopped into tacos, soups, or salads.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin or fat can be used to flavor rice or broth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know poultry leftovers are a top source of household waste?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reusing them in new meals helps cut down food waste and protects the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFISH\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw fish: 1\u20132 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked fish: 3\u20134 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw frozen fish: 2\u20136 months (lean fish keeps longer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked frozen fish: 4\u20136 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoked fish: 2 weeks refrigerated; 2 months frozen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove packaging and guts if present, and pat dry with paper towels.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the fish on a rack set over a shallow pan to allow drainage.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If storing for more than 24 hours, fill the pan with crushed ice, but keep the ice from touching the fish directly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse the fish daily with cold water, clean the tray, and replace the ice.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoked fish should be stored in an airtight container on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pat dry completely.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, press out all air, then wrap again in aluminum foil.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze and thaw in the refrigerator to preserve texture and flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish heads or bones can be used to make fish soup or seafood stock.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leftover cooked fish works beautifully in fish tacos or seafood salads.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reheat gently using steam or low oven heat to avoid drying out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish is among the most sustainable protein sources \u2014 when harvested or farmed responsibly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, overfishing threatens marine ecosystems and biodiversity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By choosing locally sourced and sustainable fish, you help protect our oceans and support food security for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCANNED FISH\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only after opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At\u202fFreshest:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unopened:\u202fUp\u202fto\u202f3\u202fyears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opened:\u202f3\u20134\u202fdays (refrigerated)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen (removed from can):\u202fUp\u202fto\u202f2\u202fmonths<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal\u202fStorage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before opening: store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight<\/span><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once opened: transfer to an <\/span><b>airtight glass or plastic container<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (never keep in the opened metal can).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerate immediately after use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove from the can and place in an airtight container or zip-top bag.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press out excess air before freezing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thaw slowly in the refrigerator for best texture and taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Use\u202fit\u202fup\u202f\/\u202fRevival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn canned fish into delicious meals such as tuna\u202fsandwiches, tuna\u202fsalad, pasta\u202fwith\u202ftuna, or crispy\u202ffish\u202fcroquettes<\/span><b>.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leftovers can also enrich soups or rice dishes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discard any cans that are bulging, leaking, rusted, or dented, they\u2019re unsafe to consume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b>\u202fMostadam\u202fTip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canned fish is a smart, waste-reducing food, long shelf life means fewer spoiled meals.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose brands labeled as sustainably caught or certified<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help protect global fish stocks and maintain healthy marine ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for these trusted certifications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MSC \u2013 Marine Stewardship Council<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicates wild-caught fish from sustainably managed fisheries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ASC \u2013 Aquaculture Stewardship Council<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures farm-raised fish are produced with care for the environment and workers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dolphin Safe<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guarantees that tuna was caught without harming dolphins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pole &amp; Line Caught<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports low-impact, selective fishing methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Good Fish Guide<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps identify sustainable fish species before you buy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time you choose responsibly sourced fish, you\u2019re not just feeding your family \u2014 you\u2019re protecting the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDELI MEATS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, deli meats must be kept in the refrigerator at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>At Freshest:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unopened: Up to 2 weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opened: 3 to 5 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen: 1 to 2 months<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep prepackaged meats in their original packaging.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For unpackaged deli meats, store in an airtight container in the meat drawer or the bottom shelf of your fridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, deli meats can be frozen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze in original packaging or wrap tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap or freezer paper, then again with heavy-duty foil. Always thaw in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid eating deli meat cold after the \u201cuse by\u201d or \u201cbest by\u201d date.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it still looks and smells fine, cook thoroughly before eating.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked deli meats pair wonderfully with eggs for breakfast.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cuts can be cooked as whole slices to form cup shapes that act as tasty egg baskets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid over-purchasing cold cuts unless you have a clear plan to use them.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to their short shelf life after opening, this category is one of the most commonly wasted.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy what you need, store it well, and enjoy it responsibly.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSHELLFISH\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 always keep shellfish refrigerated according to type and condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh shellfish: 1\u20132 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shucked: 2 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked: 1\u20132 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen: Up to 4 months<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Live shellfish:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Place in a bowl on the lower shelf of the fridge and cover with a damp cloth to keep them moist.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> let them touch water or ice directly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never store live shellfish in airtight containers, they can die from lack of oxygen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never store shellfish beneath raw meat to avoid contamination.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume as soon as possible for best freshness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Live oysters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can be frozen alive after cleaning the shells thoroughly and sealing them in a zip-top freezer bag.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, wash the oyster shells, and shuck into a strainer (keep their liquid). Rinse them well to remove any sand. Place the oysters and their liquid in a plastic container or (zip-up) bag leaving \u00bd-in\/12-mm headspace; seal; and freeze<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not freeze dead oysters (open shells).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never eat oysters or mussels that have died before cooking, even if you plan to cook them later.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crush oyster shells (boil and dry first) and sprinkle in the garden to deter slugs , they enrich the soil with calcium too!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oyster shells can also be added to chicken feed for extra nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shellfish are naturally sustainable, they filter and clean seawater as they grow.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing locally farmed or certified sustainable shellfish helps reduce transport emissions and supports responsible fishing communities.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every mindful choice at your table keeps the oceans healthier and our planet more balanced.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1765988631107-99f65322-c74b\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h1 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1765988631107-99f65322-c74b\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Dairy &amp; Eggs<\/span><\/a><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t\t<div id=\"wd-6944114699046\" class=\"wd-accordion wd-wpb wd-rs-6944114699046 vc_custom_1766068553690 wd-style-shadow\" data-state=\"all_closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMILK\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 always refrigerate milk after opening, even if it&#8217;s shelf-stable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Pasteurized milk: 1 week beyond sell-by date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Frozen milk: Up to 3 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Shelf-stable (unopened): Up to 6 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Shelf-stable (opened): 7 to 10 days<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store milk in the coldest part of the fridge (not in the door), in its original, tightly sealed container.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk retains its flavor better when stored in opaque, sealable containers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shelf-stable milk has been ultra-pasteurized and can be stored in a cool, dry pantry until opened, after which it must be refrigerated immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">milk can be frozen, but it may separate if frozen for long periods.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-fat and nonfat milk separate less than whole milk.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thawed milk is best used for cooking or baking.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze in airtight containers, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) headspace.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also freeze it in ice cube trays, then transfer the cubes to a zip-top freezer bag.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thaw in the refrigerator and do not refreeze once thawed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your milk turns slightly sour, don\u2019t throw it away!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can still be used in recipes like baked goods, pancakes, homemade cottage cheese, cream fillings, and more.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid returning unused milk to its original container, store it in a clean, sealed container instead.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: a simple sniff test is a reliable way to check if milk is still good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large portion of milk waste globally happens due to misunderstanding expiration dates or improper storage.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always \u201csniff before you toss\u201d, and understand the difference between <\/span><b>\u201cBest Before\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>\u201cUse By\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dates.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMILK SUBSTITUTES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What are milk substitutes?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk substitutes are plant-based beverages used as alternatives to dairy milk. They&#8217;re popular among vegans, lactose-intolerant individuals, or anyone choosing a plant-based lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Common types include:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Almond milk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Soy milk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Oat milk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Coconut milk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Rice milk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Cashew milk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Pea milk<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. If in a shelf-stable carton, refrigerate only after opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u00a0At Freshest:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shelf-stable carton (unopened): up to 12 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Refrigerated packaging (unopened): 7 to 10 days<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 All types (once opened): 5 to 7 days<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pantry: Store in a cool, dry spot if unopened<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Once refrigerated: Store it sealed in its original carton in the middle of the fridge, where the temperatures are neither too warm nor too cold.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Freeze only for cooking or baking use<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Store in airtight containers with 1-in\/2.5-cm headspace<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Or freeze in ice cube trays, then transfer to a zip-top freezer bag<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Thaw in the refrigerator. Do not refreeze once thawed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>\ud83c\udf68<\/b><b> Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If nearing or just past expiration, use in:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Smoothies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Pancakes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Puddings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Creamy soups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Baked goods<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk Substitutes such as oat and almond milk generally produce lower carbon emissions and use significantly less water than dairy milk, making them a more eco-friendly choice for daily consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEGGS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Fresh: 3 to 5 weeks after sell-by date<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Hard-boiled: 1 week<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Frozen (out of shell): up to 12 months<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep eggs in the coldest part of the refrigerator in their original carton.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not store them in the door, even if there\u2019s a special holder\u2014it\u2019s too warm and unstable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never freeze eggs in their shells.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightly beat eggs and freeze them in an airtight container with (2.5\u202fcm) headspace or in a zip-top bag with the air removed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yolks can be frozen if mixed with 1 tsp of salt per 480 ml; and egg whites can be frozen without any additives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an egg is cracked, store it in a clean, airtight container and use it within 2 days.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If unsure when it cracked, discard it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older eggs have thinner whites and flatter yolks, but the nutritional value stays the same.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, older egg whites whip better for meringue.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg grades like A or AA are a reflection of how well the yolk and white hold together and the appearance of the shells,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not size or flavor.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frittatas are a delicious way to use up extra eggs and leftover ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly stored eggs can last for weeks after the sell-by date, reducing unnecessary food waste.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check freshness, place an egg in a glass of water: if it floats, it\u2019s time to toss it.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEGG SUBSTITUTES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Definition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg substitutes are ingredients used in place of eggs, serving similar roles such as binding, leavening, and moisture. They&#8217;re often used by vegans, people with egg allergies, or for reducing fat and cholesterol intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Common Examples:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp warm water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup mashed banana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc cup unsweetened applesauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp baking soda + 1 tbsp vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial products like Bob\u2019s Red Mill Egg Replacer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. If not shelf-stable, always refrigerate after opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Unopened: 10 days<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Opened: 3 days<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Frozen: up to 12 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Thawed: 7 days<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store in a cold area of the fridge in the original sealed container.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If no longer airtight after opening, transfer to an airtight container to extend freshness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze unopened package as-is.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For smaller portions, place in zip-top freezer bags with air removed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not refreeze once thawed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use egg substitutes just like real eggs\u2014make cookies, pancakes, or a frittata before the expiration date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study found that using plant-based egg substitutes in baked goods can reduce the carbon footprint by up to <\/span><b>72%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to real eggs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakeryandsnacks.com\/Article\/2023\/05\/12\/study-finds-plant-based-egg-replacer-reduces-bakery-carbon-footprint-by-72\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bakeryandsnacks.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBUTTER\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Unopened: up to 2 months <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Opened: about 3 weeks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Frozen: up to 9 months<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep extra butter in the freezer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If used within a few days, it can stay at room temperature\u2014away from light.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If used occasionally, store it in the refrigerator in its original packaging, ideally on a cold top or middle shelf toward the back.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter easily absorbs odors and flavors, so it\u2019s best to keep it tightly wrapped or stored in a sealed container or butter dish.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarified butter (ghee) lasts three times longer than regular butter because the milk solids, responsible for spoilage,are removed. Ghee is great for cooking, but not ideal as a spread. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For best results, freeze fresh butter in its original packaging inside a zip-top freezer bag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark yellow patches on butter are dried-out areas caused by air exposure. You can scrape them off or eat them safely.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save butter wrappers to separate homemade burger patties. Fold and store wrappers in the freezer in an airtight container for later use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying butter in bulk or from stores that offer <\/span><b>refillable containers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps reduce single-use packaging waste and supports a more sustainable shopping habit.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSOFT CHEESE\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 to 4 weeks, depending on the cheese<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy small amounts as needed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap in wax paper or parchment paper instead of plastic to let it breathe and prevent moisture buildup and mold.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store in the refrigerator drawer to avoid flavor absorption.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong-smelling cheeses should be sealed in airtight containers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring to room temperature before serving for best taste (unless the weather is very hot).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft cheese can be frozen but may become crumbly or lose flavor. Best used for cooking after thawing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut into cubes before freezing for convenience.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very soft cheeses like Cream Cheese and Brie do not freeze well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discard soft cheese with green or blue mold (unless intentional like blue cheese).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be cautious with unpasteurized cheese\u2014avoid for high-risk groups.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft cheese rinds are often edible.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whip leftover soft cheese with olive oil to make a creamy cheese dip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camembert cheese originated in 1791 in Normandy when farmer Marie Harel and Abbot Charles-Jean Bonvoust devised it as a method to preserve surplus milk during grazing seasons. Transforming excess milk into long-lasting cheese helped reduce food waste in rural dairy farms and remains an early example of sustainable food practice.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHARD CHEESE\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 to 10 months, depending on the cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy small amounts to prevent waste.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese is best stored loosely wrapped in wax or parchment paper to let it breathe, rewrap once home to remove plastic.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic traps moisture and encourages mold and bacteria growth.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store in the fridge drawer, away from other foods, to avoid flavor absorption.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For strong-smelling cheeses, use an airtight container.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the cheese come to room temperature before serving (unless the weather is too hot) for optimal flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grate or cube the cheese before freezing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store in a sealed zip-top freezer bag.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thaw in the fridge and use quickly; texture may be compromised, so it\u2019s best used in cooking or baking rather than for direct eating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If blue-green mold appears on the surface, simply cut \u00bd inch (12 mm) below the mold \u2014 the rest is safe to eat.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use cheese rinds to flavor soups and stews for extra richness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano) was first created in the 12th century by Benedictine and Cistercian monks who were searching for a way to preserve large quantities of milk before it spoiled. The result was a hard, aged cheese that could be stored for months. This makes Parmesan one of the earliest examples of a sustainable food innovation, turning surplus milk into a long-lasting, high-value product.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYOGHURT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unopened: 2 to 3 weeks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opened: 10 days or more<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep covered in its original container in the refrigerator.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid transferring to unclean containers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store on the middle shelf where temperatures remain consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze for cooking or baking purposes only.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use airtight containers, leaving 1 inch (2.5\u202fcm) of headspace.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thaw in the refrigerator.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not refreeze once thawed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substitute yogurt for milk, cream, sour cream, or buttermilk in baked recipes \u2014 add \u00bd\u202ftsp of baking soda per 1\u202fcup (240\u202fml).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drain yogurt overnight in cheesecloth to make yogurt cheese, a thicker spreadable version, and use the leftover whey in smoothies for extra protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whey, the liquid left after straining yogurt, is rich in proteins and minerals. Instead of discarding it, use it in doughs or smoothies to reduce waste and boost nutritional value.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1765988631175-1cdd1c1b-2318\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h1 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1765988631175-1cdd1c1b-2318\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Fruits<\/span><\/a><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t\t<div id=\"wd-6944114eac29a\" class=\"wd-accordion wd-wpb wd-rs-6944114eac29a vc_custom_1766068569163 wd-style-shadow\" data-state=\"all_closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAPPLES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Apples keep much longer when refrigerated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uf0b7\u00a0 Avoid washing apples until you\u2019re ready to eat them to prevent moisture buildup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uf0b7\u00a0 Place apples in a breathable bag and store them in the fridge\u2019s low-humidity drawer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uf0b7\u00a0 Handle with care to avoid bruising, and separate any that are damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uf0b7\u00a0 Apples ripen faster up to 10 times when left at room temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uf0b7\u00a0 For bulk storage, use a cardboard box covered with a damp towel in a cool, dark location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uf0b7\u00a0 To prolong freshness, consider wrapping each apple in newspaper to reduce the effects of ethylene gas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples can be frozen either raw or after cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Raw:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by washing, peeling (optional), coring, and slicing the apples.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent browning, you can either blanch the slices for 1\u00bd to 2 minutes or sprinkle with lemon juice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, select one of the following freezing methods:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack the slices with \u00bd cup (100 g) of sugar per 1 kg of apples.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submerge the slices in a 40% syrup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer to an airtight container for long-term storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cooked:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After cooking the apples, allow them to cool completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, pack them into an airtight container before freezing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent browning, mix apple slices with a solution of one part citrus juice to three parts water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples that are mealy or have wrinkled skin can still be enjoyed when cooked, try turning them into applesauce, pies, crisps, or adding them to smoothies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few bruises are no problem; just trim them away. However, if the entire fruit feels mushy or soft, it\u2019s best to discard it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t toss the peels! Apple skins can be repurposed to make tea, infused water, jelly, syrup, or blended into smoothies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One bad apple can spoil the bunch, check them regularly and remove any damaged ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surplus apples can also be turned into homemade apple cider vinegar instead of being wasted.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBANANAS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional after ripe. You can refrigerate bananas once they\u2019re ripe; the peel will darken, but the inside remains good to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less ripe: 5 to 7 days at room temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ripe: 1 to 2 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove any plastic wrapping from the bunch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store bananas at room temperature and away from other fruits, as they release ethylene gas that speeds up ripening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once ripe, they can be stored in the refrigerator. The peel may turn brown, but the fruit inside stays fresh for several days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Freezing<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas can be frozen either peeled or unpeeled, but note that removing the peel becomes tricky once frozen.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Without the peel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Peel and slice the bananas before freezing. Store the slices in an airtight container or a ( zip-top ) bag.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>With the peel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Place whole bananas directly into the freezer. When ready to use, cut off both ends and slide a knife gently under the peel to remove it easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas with brown spots or dark patches are perfectly edible \u2014 in fact, they&#8217;re often sweeter and richer in flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor bruises can simply be trimmed away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overripe bananas (deep brown or nearly black), including frozen ones, are ideal for baking treats like banana bread, muffins, cakes, or for blending into smoothies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mashed ripe bananas also make an excellent natural sweetener for healthier baking alternatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of discarding banana peels, use them as natural plant fertilizer or to polish houseplant leaves for a natural shine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overripe bananas can also be turned into homemade sugar-free ice cream for a sustainable, healthy treat.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBERRIES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REFRIGERATE IT:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is preferable to keep all types of berries in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AT FRESHEST:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries: 2\u20133 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blueberries: up to 10 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OPTIMAL STORAGE:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid washing berries until just before consumption to prevent premature spoilage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blueberries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Keep them in their original packaging or transfer to a covered bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Raspberries, Blackberries, and Strawberries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Store in a single layer inside a breathable container lined with a clean cloth. Cover the container loosely to allow air circulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strawberries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Retain the green tops until you&#8217;re ready to eat them, they are technically edible, though not particularly flavorful.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREEZING:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blueberries: Rinse, dry, and pack into airtight containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raspberries and blackberries: Rinse, dry, freeze separately on a baking sheet, then transfer to airtight containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries: Rinse, dry, remove stems, place cut side down on wax paper, freeze, then store in airtight containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most recipes don\u2019t require thawing; if they do, leave at room temperature for an hour and drain excess juice if needed,\u00a0 it can be reused for drinks or desserts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USE IT UP \/ REVIVAL:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a few berries show mold, discard only those, not the whole batch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To revive dull berries, place them in a bowl (slice strawberries first), sprinkle with sugar, and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out natural syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MOSTADAM TIP:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries are the only fruit in the world that wear their seeds on the outside, with over 200 tiny seeds decorating their surface, making them truly one of a kind!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAVOCADOS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><b>REFRIGERATE IT:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but only after it has fully ripened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>AT FRESHEST:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once ripe, whole avocados stay fresh in the refrigerator for 2 to 5 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>OPTIMAL STORAGE:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave on the counter to ripen. Once soft to the touch, store loosely in the fridge.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To accelerate ripening, place the avocado in a paper bag, adding an apple or banana will speed up the process.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid refrigerating before ripening, as this halts the process entirely..<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>FREEZING:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peel and pur\u00e9e the avocado, then mix in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per fruit. Store in an airtight container, leaving about \u00bd inch (12 mm) of space at the top for expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>USE IT UP \/ REVIVAL:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the avocado isn\u2019t ripe after cutting, sprinkle with lemon or lime juice, press the halves back together with the pit inside, wrap tightly, and refrigerate.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To delay browning, keep the pit in place or use lemon\/lime juice and store in an airtight container.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the surface browns, just scrape it off , the vibrant green flesh underneath remains fresh and safe to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MOSTADAM TIP:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados are unique among fruits in that they don\u2019t ripen on the tree, they only begin to ripen after being harvested.This allows farmers to use the tree itself as a natural storage system, keeping the fruit on the branches for up to seven months without spoilage.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This practice helps minimize crop waste and supports a smarter, more sustainable approach to agricultural resource management.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPEAR\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but only after ripening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once ripe, pears will stay fresh for up to 5 days when stored in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not wash pears until you&#8217;re ready to use them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store firm, unripe pears at room temperature to allow natural ripening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To speed up ripening, place them in a<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">closed paper bag, adding an apple or banana will accelerate the process further.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not all pear varieties change color when ripe. Instead, test ripeness by applying gentle pressure near the stem, it should yield slightly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once ripe, store pears loosely in your refrigerator\u2019s low-humidity drawer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For best flavor, bring pears to room temperature before consuming.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uf0b7\u00a0 Raw pears do not freeze well. For best results, freeze after cooking them in sugar syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uf0b7\u00a0 Instructions<\/span><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash, peel, core, and simmer pears in a 40% sugar syrup for 1\u20132 minutes. Drain and let cool. Then transfer to an airtight container, fully covered with syrup. Leave \u00bd inch (12<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mm) of headspace. Adding a small piece of crumpled<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water-resistant paper on top helps keep the fruit submerged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spots on the peel are natural and completely edible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browning<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cutting is simply oxidation and does not<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">affect<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taste. To reduce this, dip slices in a solution of half<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water<\/span><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemon<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">juice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overripe or bruised pears are perfect for baking or sauces. They can also be used as a substitute for apples in most recipes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mostadam Tip:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy local and seasonal pears to reduce transport emissions. Store ripe ones in the fridge to extend freshness and avoid waste. Overripe pears make excellent smoothies or natural sweeteners for oatmeal or yogurt.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDATES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigeration helps extend the shelf life of dates, especially fresh or soft varieties, which can last up to <\/span><b>6 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while semi-dry dates such as Deglet Noor may last <\/span><b>a year or more<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when properly stored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Room temperature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dates last <\/span><b>1\u20133 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the variety; soft dates spoil faster, while dry ones keep longer. In an <\/span><b>airtight container<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they may stay fresh for <\/span><b>6\u201312 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refrigerated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Soft dates last up to <\/span><b>6 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and semi-dry varieties can stay good for <\/span><b>a year or more<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store dates in an <\/span><b>airtight container<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> away from heat and humidity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigeration is ideal for semi-dry varieties to maintain quality over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A white, powdery coating during refrigeration is completely normal and caused by <\/span><b>natural sugar crystallization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not mold.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates freeze very well and can be stored for up to <\/span><b>3 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in an airtight container. Freezing helps preserve quality, and once thawed, dates become softer and even sweeter\u2014perfect for smoothies, baking, or cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once thawed, dates are excellent for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desserts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date paste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoothies or oatmeal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also work beautifully as a <\/span><b>natural sweetener<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in recipes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born in the heart of harsh desert environments, palm trees possess a remarkable ability to absorb and store atmospheric carbon with sequestration levels equivalent to offsetting the emissions of 537 flights from Los Angeles to New York.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palm trees are not merely plants\u2026 they are nature\u2019s shield against climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDRAGON FRUIT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, dragon fruit should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Room temperature (uncut): 2\u20133 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerated (whole): up to 14 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerated (sliced): 1\u20132 days<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store dragon fruit unpeeled and uncut in a cool, dry place or inside a sealed container in the fridge. Cutting it too early shortens its shelf life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut into cubes, freeze overnight, and transfer to an airtight container. Frozen dragon fruit lasts 8\u201312 months and can be used directly in smoothies without thawing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dragon fruit is highly versatile! It\u2019s delicious raw, blended in smoothies, added to sorbets, fruit salads, yogurt bowls, salsas, or even cocktails. You can also swap it for kiwi in recipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dragon fruit is a cactus-based crop that requires minimal water and fertilizers, making it ideal for arid and semi-arid regions. Its natural resistance to pests also reduces the need for chemical pesticides, supporting more sustainable farming practices.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJACKFRUIT\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Ripe: Up to 7 days in the refrigerator.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Frozen: Lasts for several months.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Whole, unripe: Store in a cool, dry place until ripe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Unripe jackfruit should be stored in a dry, shaded place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Once ripe, wrap tightly or store in sealed containers in the fridge.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Cold storage slows ripening but may thicken the latex inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To freeze jackfruit, first cut the fruit and separate the edible bulbs, then arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 2\u20133 hours until firm. Once solid, transfer the pieces to an airtight, freezer-safe bag or container to prevent freezer burn. They can be stored for up to 12 months, though 6 months is ideal for best quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Ripe jackfruit is great for desserts and baking.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 With its remarkably meat-like texture, unripe jackfruit makes a delicious and sustainable substitute in dishes like tacos and sandwiches.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 After freezing, jackfruit absorbs sauces better, enhancing flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jackfruit stands as a powerful example of sustainable agriculture, not only a plant-based alternative with a lower environmental impact than meat, but also a natural carbon sink whose deep roots prevent soil erosion.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1765988631242-15c23d41-b0ba\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h1 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1765988631242-15c23d41-b0ba\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Vegetables<\/span><\/a><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t\t<div id=\"wd-6944115e444e5\" class=\"wd-accordion wd-wpb wd-rs-6944115e444e5 vc_custom_1766068580066 wd-style-shadow\" data-state=\"all_closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTOMATOES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not recommended, unless the tomatoes are cut or very ripe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole, ripe tomatoes stay fresh for about 3 days at room temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut or overripe tomatoes last 2\u20133 days in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep tomatoes unwashed until you\u2019re ready to use them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store whole tomatoes on the counter, away from direct sunlight, with the stem side<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facing up to prevent bruising.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid placing them in the fridge unless absolutely necessary, cold air dulls their natural sweetness and alters texture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If refrigeration is needed, place them <\/span><b>in <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a breathable bag or their original container<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inside<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low-humidity drawer<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best flavor, let chilled tomatoes return to room temperature<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before eating.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes can be frozen raw or cooked in airtight zip-top bags.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole frozen tomatoes will soften once thawed, making them perfect for soups, sauces, or salsas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can freeze them with skins on, the peel will slip off easily under cool water after thawing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomato juice, paste, or cooked sauces also freeze well for future use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help green tomatoes ripen, place them in a brown paper bag with a ripe fruit like an apple or banana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes with cracks or light bruises are still good \u2014 just remove the damaged parts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overripe tomatoes shine in cooked dishes like pasta sauces, soups, or roasted dips.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mostadam Tip:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some countries<\/span><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tomato peels are being used to make biodegradable food packaging!<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The natural fibers from the peels are turned into eco-friendly materials that replace plastic \u2014 turning kitchen waste into climate-smart innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCUCUMBER\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but avoid long storage\u2014excessive cold can damage its texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stays fresh for up to 1 week in the refrigerator, though best enjoyed within a few days for maximum crunch and flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucumbers prefer mild temperatures, neither too cold nor too warm.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store them in a cool, shaded area or wrap in a slightly damp cloth and place inside a breathable bag in the high-humidity crisper drawer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid keeping them near tomatoes, apples, avocados, or bananas, as these emit ethylene gas that accelerates spoilage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not recommended. The high water content causes cucumbers to turn mushy after thawing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want long-term preservation, opt for homemade pickling instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trim off any soft or bruised spots and use the rest in salads or smoothies.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overripe cucumbers can be peeled and used in cold soups, yogurt dips, or pickles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucumber peels, rich in fiber and vitamins, are often discarded \u2014 but using them in smoothies or salads enhances nutritional value and reduces food waste. By keeping the peel, what was once waste becomes a valuable resource.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCARROTS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots stay fresh for about 2 weeks in the fridge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid washing carrots until you\u2019re ready to use them. Store them in a breathable bag inside the refrigerator\u2019s high-humidity drawer, or submerge them in water within a sealed container to maintain freshness.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trim off the green tops, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of stem to prevent moisture loss.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can store the leafy greens separately in a breathable bag and use them like fresh herbs to add a burst of flavor and color to soups and salads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the carrot tops, wash thoroughly, and blanch briefly before cooling. Then chop or pur\u00e9e the carrots and store them in airtight containers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can shred raw carrots and freeze them in zip-top bags , they\u2019re perfect for adding to baked goods like muffins or cakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots generally don\u2019t need peeling, a thorough wash is usually enough, though peeling can help remove slight bitterness.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged, bruised, or discolored carrots can be easily salvaged by trimming away the outer layers and cutting off any spoiled parts with a paring knife.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The white film that sometimes appears on cut carrots is simply a sign of dehydration, not spoilage.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To revive limp carrots, soak them in an ice bath in the refrigerator for about an hour to restore their crispness.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if they remain slightly soft, they\u2019re still perfect for soups, stews, or broths, and the leafy tops can add both flavor and a touch of natural beauty to dishes or floral arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots are among the hardiest and longest-lasting vegetables. When stored properly, they can stay fresh for weeks without losing their flavor or crunch.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPEPPERS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Store peppers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and crunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole peppers: 5\u20137 days.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut peppers: Up to 3 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid washing until ready to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store whole peppers in a breathable bag in the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low-humidity drawer of the refrigerator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep cut peppers in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not store near ethylene-producing fruits (like apples or bananas) as they accelerate softening.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash, core, and slice peppers, then freeze them on a baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also blanch briefly or roast before freezing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen peppers are best for cooking since they lose crispness once thawed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce household food waste, you can dry excess peppers or turn them into natural pepper powder instead of throwing them away, a simple way to transform surplus into something useful.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft peppers are perfect for cooking,\u00a0 add them to sauces, omelets, or pizzas.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green peppers are harvested before they fully ripen, which is why they last much longer than red peppers, which are picked at full maturity. Interestingly, all peppers start out <\/span><b>green on the plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before gradually changing color as they ripen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPOTATOES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, potatoes are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommended to be stored in the refrigerator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New potatoes: 2\u20133 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mature potatoes: 2\u20133 weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can last several months in a cool, dark, well-ventilated root-cellar\u2013type environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not wash potatoes until you\u2019re ready to use them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store them away from light in a cool, dark, dry, well-ventilated place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a mesh bag, paper bag, burlap sack, or perforated plastic bag to allow good airflow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid storing potatoes next to onions, as gases released from onions can cause potatoes to sprout and spoil more quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freezing raw potatoes is not recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you must freeze them, cook and mash the potatoes first, mix in about 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and pack them in an airtight container before freezing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes that have turned green should be peeled deeply or discarded, as the green color may indicate the presence of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solanine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a natural toxin that is not destroyed by cooking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always cut out any sprouts before cooking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruised or slightly damaged potatoes can still be used once the affected areas are trimmed away.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reuse potato cooking water to add flavor and nutrients to soups, stews, or bread dough.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a soup or stew is too salty, add a few slices of raw potato and simmer for 5\u201310 minutes, then remove them \u2014 they\u2019ll help absorb some of the excess salt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes are considered an environmentally friendly crop, as their production is generally linked to lower greenhouse gas emissions than many other crops.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMUSHROOMS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, mushrooms should be stored in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and in good condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They typically stay fresh for <\/span><b>up to 1 week<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the variety and initial freshness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use mushrooms as soon as possible after purchase for the best texture and flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not wash them until you\u2019re ready to cook or eat them, as excess moisture speeds up spoilage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store mushrooms in their original packaging or in a paper bag on a lower shelf in the refrigerator to allow airflow while limiting moisture build-up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For very delicate varieties, arrange them in a single layer on a tray and cover with a slightly damp cloth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid placing them near strong-smelling foods, as mushrooms readily absorb surrounding odors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but only after cooking. Steam or saut\u00e9 mushrooms lightly, let them cool, then pack them into airtight containers or freezer bags before freezing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freezing raw mushrooms is not recommended, as they tend to become mushy and lose their texture once thawed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most mushroom stems are edible and can be chopped and used along with the caps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of rinsing under water, gently wipe dirty mushrooms with a soft cloth or brush.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they\u2019re nearing the end of their freshness, slice and <\/span><b>marinate them in olive oil, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vinegar, and herbs to create a tasty topping for salads, sandwiches, or grain bowls.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know mushrooms aren\u2019t just for cooking?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The white root network of mushrooms (mycelium) is now being used in some projects to create eco-friendly packaging that can replace foam and plastic, and it breaks down in soil much faster than conventional materials. In other words, mushrooms can give us food in the kitchen and green packaging outside it.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGINGER\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Storing ginger in the refrigerator helps preserve its freshness and flavor for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger can stay fresh for 1 to 2 months when stored properly in the fridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep ginger in the refrigerator either loosely or in an airtight<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">container.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, place it in the vegetable drawer or a darker section of the fridge to avoid excess moisture and light.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid storing it near strong-smelling foods, as ginger easily absorbs surrounding odors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger can be frozen whole in an airtight container or freezer bag.When needed, simply grate or slice off the amount you want directly from the frozen piece.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The texture may soften slightly after freezing, but the flavor remains excellent for cooking and hot drinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grate fresh or frozen ginger into hot water to make a soothing ginger tea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peeling is optional: if the skin is thin and smooth, you can leave it on after washing well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any dry or fibrous ends can still be used for tea or to flavor broths and soups instead of being thrown away.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger is one of the earliest spices traded globally. It was used in Asia thousands of years ago and later brought to Europe through maritime spice routes. Part of its value was that it could be stored and transported over long distances without spoiling, making it an early \u201cshelf-stable\u201d food and helping reduce waste during long voyages. Crops that travel well and keep for a long time are considered more sustainable than highly perishable foods.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1765988631311-970d25cc-bbc7\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h1 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1765988631311-970d25cc-bbc7\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Oils, Condiments &amp; Spices<\/span><\/a><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t\t<div id=\"wd-69441168ddb04\" class=\"wd-accordion wd-wpb wd-rs-69441168ddb04 vc_custom_1766068592396 wd-style-shadow\" data-state=\"all_closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTEA\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, refrigeration is not recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Loose leaf: 6 to 9 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Tea bags: up to 2 years<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Loose leaf: Store in an airtight ceramic or tin container away from coffee and strong-smelling spices.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Tea bags: Keep in original packaging in a cool, dry, and dark place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea doesn\u2019t spoil, but it does lose flavor and potency over time.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain teas can be repurposed as natural fabric dyes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry tea leaves can also be used to flavor cookies or quick breads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used tea leaves can be added to compost, helping to reduce waste and naturally enrich your soil.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCOFFEE\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Room temperature: up to 2 weeks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Freezer: up to 1 month<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enjoy coffee at its best, buy only what you\u2019ll use within two weeks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store in an airtight glass or ceramic container in a cool, dark place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For bulk purchases, freeze a portion for future use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divide into weekly portions and seal in zip-top freezer bags.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid returning coffee to the freezer once it\u2019s been taken out, as moisture and temperature changes degrade its quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Stale coffee beans can be used decoratively at the bottom of vases or under tea lights.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Place an open bowl of coffee beans in the fridge to neutralize odors (not for later brewing).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Rub hands with used coffee grounds to remove strong food smells like garlic or fish.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Used grounds make excellent compost or can be used to scour pans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Used coffee grounds are among the most beneficial organic materials at home. They can be used as nitrogen-rich compost for soil and in various household applications that reduce the need for commercial chemical products.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHONEY\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A few years<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry, and dark place, away from direct sunlight. Ideal temperature is around 50\u00baF (10\u00baC).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerating honey will speed up crystallization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes \u2013 use an airtight container.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crystallized honey is still perfectly good!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To re-liquefy, remove the lid and place the container in a pan of warm water for 10\u201320 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If stored in plastic, it\u2019s best to transfer it to glass before heating. If not possible, ensure the water is only warm \u2014 not hot \u2014 to avoid plastic degradation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey is one of the least perishable food products, requiring no refrigeration or artificial preservatives. Its natural longevity reduces energy consumption for storage and helps prevent food waste \u2014 making it a truly sustainable choice for your pantry.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMAYONNAISE\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, after opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unopened: up to 2 years<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opened: 2 to 3 months<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial mayonnaise is made with pasteurized eggs and has a high acidity level, making it safe at room temperature when unopened. However, keeping it in the refrigerator after opening preserves its flavor and quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the oil in mayonnaise has crystallized, stir gently and add a few drops of water if needed to re-emulsify it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making mayonnaise at home with basic ingredients like eggs, oil, and vinegar can reduce your reliance on store-bought jars, cutting down on plastic waste and giving you more control over portion size\u2014helping reduce both food and packaging waste.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNUT BUTTERS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial (opened): 6 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural (opened): 3 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unopened: Up to 2 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial nut butters can be stored in a cool, dry pantry but will last twice as long in the fridge. Natural nut butters should be stirred after opening and kept refrigerated in an airtight container.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not recommended<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In natural nut butters, oil separation is common and not a sign of spoilage. Just stir the oil back in for a smooth texture, never pour it off, or the butter will dry out. Commercial peanut butter might be safe past the listed dates but may lose quality. If it smells rancid, discard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><b> Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almond and peanut butters contain natural dietary fiber that helps improve digestive health and enhances the feeling of fullness for longer periods. This makes them a smart choice for appetite control when consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, contributing to the reduction of food waste caused by unnecessary and excessive snacking.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOILS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes for sesame oil; no for others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Coconut oil \u2014 2 years (cool, dark, dry place)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Vegetable oil \u2014 Unopened, 1 year; opened, 2 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Olive oil \u2014 Unopened, up to 2 years from harvest; opened, 3 months<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Sesame and nut oils \u2014 Unopened, 1 year; opened, 2 months<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store all oils in a cool, dark, dry place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For best quality, buy olive and vegetable oils in small quantities to use within a few weeks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you buy larger quantities, pour what you need for a week or two into a small opaque bottle for kitchen use and store the rest in a cool, dark place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut oil remains solid at room temperature and generally lasts longer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sesame and nut oils are delicate and should be purchased in small amounts, refrigerated after opening, and brought to room temperature before use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not recommended, though fresh herbs can be preserved by freezing them in oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If oil starts to go rancid, it can still be repurposed!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use it to polish wooden furniture or leather shoes (wipe clean, then rub in a thin layer of oil).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also fix squeaky hinges or unstick zippers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive and coconut oils can be used to make DIY salt or sugar body scrubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span> <b>Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent studies indicate that the production of vegetable oils (such as olive oil or canola oil) has a significantly lower environmental impact compared to the production of animal fats. For example, an article in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that vegetable oil production results in lower greenhouse gas emissions and requires less land use than animal fat production.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title font-primary wd-fontsize-s text-left wd-opener-pos-right color-scheme-light wd-font-weight-600\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSPICES, DRIED AND GROUNDS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener wd-opener-style-plus\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content reset-last-child\" data-accordion-index=\"6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><b>Refrigerate it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At Freshest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole: up to 2 years<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground: up to 1 year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimal Storage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy whole spices when possible and grind them just before use. Purchase in small quantities. Store in a cool, dark, dry place (away from the stove!) in airtight containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Freezing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use it up \/ Revival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spices don\u2019t usually spoil, but they lose potency over time. To check their strength, rub a small amount between your fingers and taste or smell it to determine freshness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mostadam Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying whole spices and grinding them only when needed enhances both flavor and shelf life\u2014helping reduce kitchen waste and promoting smarter resource use.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"vc_general vc_pagination vc_pagination-style-flat vc_pagination-shape-round vc_pagination-color-black\"><li class=\"vc_pagination-item vc_active\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988630401-aa808c51-953e\" class=\"vc_pagination-trigger\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_pagination-item\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631044-7dd0b290-02e2\" class=\"vc_pagination-trigger\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_pagination-item\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631107-99f65322-c74b\" class=\"vc_pagination-trigger\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_pagination-item\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631175-1cdd1c1b-2318\" class=\"vc_pagination-trigger\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_pagination-item\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631242-15c23d41-b0ba\" class=\"vc_pagination-trigger\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_pagination-item\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1765988631311-970d25cc-bbc7\" class=\"vc_pagination-trigger\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CHOOSE ANY FOOD FROM THE MENU AND LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED ABOUT HOW TO STORE IT Pantry StaplesMeat, Poultry &amp;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-38582","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38582"}],"version-history":[{"count":108,"href":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38582\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39533,"href":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38582\/revisions\/39533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostadam.eco\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}