On Sat 18 Mar 2006 09:59:32p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Charles
Quinn?
> Abe > wrote in news:f12p12p3prga7utheql63e7blov78gedgf@
> 4ax.com:
>
>> Does storing plastic containers with sour cream or cottage cheese
>> upside down in the fridge really make it last longer?
>
> From http://ww3.komotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1454284
> How to make just about everything in the refrigerator stay fresh longer.
> After it is opened just store it upside down. I have tested this with
> Milk, Sour Cream, Dip, Applesauce, Jelly, Jam, Pickles, Peppers and more.
> If you can't store it upside down “milk for instance” store it on it’s
> side just make sure that the liquid covers the cap. When storing anything
> upside down try to make sure that the contents sink to the “Top” to
> create a “seal”. The reason this works is bacteria needs to “land” on
> food and needs air to grow. This method stops both.
>
Not disputing this, but why doesn't a well-sealed container do the same?
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Wayne Boatwright ożo
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