10 Smart Tips to

Reduce

FoodWaste

Create a List First

Do you create a list of itemsyou need before going out forshopping? If not please startcreating one. Check what youhave at home and what else isneeded then make a list andshop for the meal as per thelist.

Plan Your Meals

60% of the food is thrown away because it’s passed its“expiry” date so it always advisable to plan your mealswisely keeping the “best before” date in mind.

Storing Food

Leaving food out of the fridgecan decrease the life of foodso store the food in the fridgeas per the instruction givenon the pack.

Use Leftovers

Make delicious meals with leftovers to ensure that you eateverything you buy.

Don’t Over-serve Food

Don’t over-serve yourfamily and friend whenpreparing food instead youcan use small plates.

Use Older Food First

Use the “first in, first out”principle. Keep in mindthat things don’t lastforever in freezer so usethem wisely on time.

Donate

Find the local food banks and donate the excess food.

Preserve Food

Use food preservatives to store both dry and cooked food foran extended period. Food preservatives are really useful toprevent food decomposition. You can use drying, freezing,canning, pickling, salting and sugaring for preserving food.

Use Helpful Tools and Devices

Monitor the temperature of the food and avoid waste usingvarious food temperature measurement tools. This way youcan keep your food safe and fresh.

Well Organized Kitchen can Do Wonders

Arrange a kitchen in a way that everything is in sight andwithin reach.

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