Produce expert and self-described fruit nerd Thanh Truong has revealed exactly why keeping peaches and nectarines in an egg carton in the fridge makes them last longer. He also stated that the viral 'hack' that has been cropping up on TikTok has some merit to it, but is not the best method.
Storing stone fruit below 18 degrees stops it from ripening, while putting it in an egg carton or covering it with paper towel prevents moisture from making it rot.
Thanh Truong: 'I would say the egg carton trick could help keep fruit for a few weeks. It won't work for all fruit but definitely for things like plums and apricots.'
He has never tried the method but said the science is the same as professionals use to ship fruit overseas. He explained it is the same science at work with the carton hack. The moisture from the fridge, and any bacteria that may come with it, attaches to the carboard or paper towel. The hack has been posted all over social media in recent days with Australian fruit lovers calling the simple trick game-changing.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
