You've been storing tinned food wrong - and it's all down to one trick
dailyrecord.co.ukIn the UK, food waste is a significant and costly issue for many households.The frustration of binning unused fresh produce at the end of the week is all too familiar, especially when looking to save money amidst the climbing cost of living.Making good use of every cupboard item is essential nowadays, and even the way tinned foods are stored can play a role in this.
Scott Evans, a storage specialist from Pink Storage, has suggested a tip that could be a game-changer for getting the most out of your food.
Typically, when tins are placed upright, gravity draws the contents to the base. This is particularly problematic for dense items like baked beans, soups, or fruit in syrup; they settle, and a layer often remains in the tin upon opening, reports the Express.
While you could use a spoon like most people do to scoop the rest out, most of the time we are all guilty of throwing whatever is left in the tin in the bin.Scott said: "When you store tins upside down, the food inside shifts and settles closer to the lid.
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