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The Secret to Longer Lasting Produce

Posted Mon, Jul 16, 2007, 9:19 pm PDT
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My memories of Tupperware from my childhood days mainly revolve around the "Tupperware burp," since we watched countless commercials explaining how to "burp" the extra air out of any Tupperware container. That was about as exciting as Tupperware, with its frosted white bowls and pale colored tops, got. To me, Tupperware was old news and just something my mother used.

I really didn't start paying attention again until my wife brought home Tupperware's FridgeSmart containers from a friend's recent party. These ingenious resealable boxes have two "valves" that you can open or shut to control the airflow and moisture between itself and your refrigerator. The result is that most of your produce will keep two to three times longer before wilting or spoiling. Each FridgeSmart comes with a handy card that tells you whether to open two, one, or none of the valves for the produce you're keeping.

Believe it or not, we've kept heads of romaine around for over two weeks without the leaves turning slimy. Now that's Tupperware that my mom didn't have.

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22 Comments

  • 1. Posted by Nicki * on Wed, Jul 18, 2007, 2:04 pm PDT

    great idea...thanks!

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  • 2. Posted by IsaiahDeas on Fri, Jul 20, 2007, 8:24 pm PDT

    Excellent idea. Our family has been eating more fruits and vegetables since I read the magnetic diet now we can keep them lasting longer.

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  • 3. Posted by Tracy on Sat, Jul 21, 2007, 9:16 am PDT

    I love Tupperware and have used it for years. I used to sell it and these were one of the best sellers for me! You have got to get them!

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  • 4. Posted by Leigh M on Sat, Jul 21, 2007, 11:12 am PDT

    Great article! I sell Tupperware and I love my Fridgesmarts!!! These have saved us money since buying them, we don't throw veggies away anymore! Leigh www.mytupperware.com/LeighUTex

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  • 5. Posted by azjungle on Sun, Jul 22, 2007, 11:38 am PDT

    I LOVE My Fridgesmarts also! We have had green leaf lettuce, tomatoes and cukes stay fresh for over two weeks. http://www.my.tupperware.com/azjungle

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  • 6. Posted by jackie c on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 11:07 am PDT

    I have the fridgesmarts and do not find that they work well for me at all. I closed both openings and use it for chips. There is a product called lock and lock that I find to be far superior!

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  • 7. Posted by cmospin on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 11:58 am PDT

    I agree with the other poster. Lock and lock containers are way better. You can buy them through QVC in all sizes.

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  • 8. Posted by Boowe22 on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:41 pm PDT

    Lock n' Lock are better! Ive used both and found the lockn locks to last even longer and be even more durable. You cn get em on QVC website or google the name brand. You can nevr go wrong with tupperwear if you can't go lock n lock though.

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  • 9. Posted by Col on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:44 pm PDT

    These work better if you paper towel the condensation off the inside of the cover daily.

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  • 10. Posted by dezgonebye on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:47 pm PDT

    I have some Lock n Locks too and really like them, plus, they are easy to open and close, just lift the tabs, sometimes I find tupperware hard to close and open.

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  • 11. Posted by dezgonebye on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:47 pm PDT

    I have some Lock n Locks too and really like them, plus, they are easy to open and close, just lift the tabs, sometimes I find tupperware hard to close and open.

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  • 12. Posted by furfurcha2007 on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:49 pm PDT

    yes, i agree. lock n' lock is the only way to go. that is the only thing i use to cover and protect my food. They are more durable. You can get them just about anywhere. They come in much more colors also. You have a more of a variety.

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  • 13. Posted by furfurcha2007 on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:51 pm PDT

    does any one know how long you can leave meat in the refrigerator before it starts to go bad? I was just wondering.

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  • 14. Posted by Billy on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:51 pm PDT

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  • 15. Posted by Melody M on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:54 pm PDT

    So, does the astronomical cost of Tupperware counter balance the amount of food you'd throw away? LOL. It does sound very cool though. No matter how much the plastic costs, you still feel bad when you throw produce away.

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  • 16. Posted by mugernc on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:56 pm PDT

    We keep leaves of Romaine in the fridge for two week no problem in the bag it came in.

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  • 17. Posted by adrianagalante on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 1:57 pm PDT

    I bought the entire set of these, and they are great! They really work, and the set also comes with round hanging containers for onions and tomatoes. A little expensive, but in the long run you save money on produce. Worth the investment.

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  • 18. Posted by Amber E on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 2:00 pm PDT

    Interested in tupperware? Let me know you can e-mail me at amber.elder@att.net

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  • 19. Posted by Mary L on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 2:02 pm PDT

    Debbie Meyer green bags works also,your vegetables stay green and crisp.You can purchase them on the shopping channel.

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  • 20. Posted by hibousoir on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 2:17 pm PDT

    Why would you WANT to keep produce around this long? Just EAT it already!

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  • 21. Posted by Miss_Joe on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 2:25 pm PDT

    that's great information!

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  • 22. Posted by grz2000 on Wed, Aug 08, 2007, 3:47 pm PDT

    these "articles" are actually advertisements.Nothing else

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