Guide reveals the best way to store your food to guarantee it stays fresh for longer

A woman has uncovered a ‘genius’ guide to help prevent fruit and vegetables from going stale too quickly – and it seems most are using their containers the wrong way.

The re-surfaced Tupperware guide outlines how the vent on the lid of containers is the key to preserving freshness as different foods require different ‘breathing levels’.

Maree, from Queensland, shared a photo of the guide that listed various foods and whether they were ‘heavy’, ‘medium’, or ‘light’ breathers).

‘Heavy’ breathers mean the food requires a larger amount of oxygen to survive longer, whereas ‘light’ breathers should be stored in air-tight containers for preservation. 

Tupperware’s vent design can be modified based on the storage item’s needs and promise to keep food fresher for longer.

The unique venting system regulates the atmosphere inside the container by balancing the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide passing in and out.

There are various other containers that also offer dual venting options on the lids as well. 

Food spoilage at home can mainly occur due to improper storage, lack of visibility in refrigerators, partially used ingredients, and misjudged food needs

Heavy breather – two vents open

Medium breather – one vent open

Light breather – both vents closed

Tupperware’s vent design can be modified based on the storage item’s needs and promise to keep food fresher for longer 

Many thanked the woman for her simple guide on how to store food in a refrigerator.

‘I have mine on the side of my fridge – I live by it and waste no food at all!’ one said triumphantly.

‘Thank you so much – I’m saving this for future reference.’