Kiwis even stay fresh for up to 48 days. And
thanks to the gentle refrigeration process, no
valuable vitamins or minerals are lost. In the
case of carrots, these include provitamin A,
vitamin C, potassium and iron.
To keep fruit and vegetables fresh for as long as
possible, they should only ever be washed just
before eating them, otherwise they rot faster
and lose their natural taste. In the case of
carrots, for example, it is best to remove the
packaging before storing them in the refrigerator.
With fruit, any bruised areas or damaged skin
should be cut off prior to storage.
Fruit and vegetables can also be frozen for up
to 15 months. Prior to doing this, they should
always be washed and have any soil residues
removed. Some types of vegetables such as
peas, beans, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi
and leeks should be blanched before freezing;
aubergines and kale should be cooked first.
Carrots, peppers and mushrooms can be frozen
raw. To avoid freezer burn, always ensure that
the food is tightly wrapped in the packaging and
that this does not contain any air. Food that is
vacuum sealed with the BORA QVac built-in
vacuum sealer lasts for up to three times longer
without losing its flavour or its wonderfully fresh
appearance. If frozen when vacuum sealed, the
shelf life is extended even further. Thanks to No
Frost technology, the BORA refrigeration and
freezing systems prevent freezer burn and the
undesired build-up of ice.
Carrots are wonderfully versatile and taste great
raw, cooked, pickled or juiced. The vacuum seal
and the ‘reseal bottles’ function on the BORA
QVac make it possible to enjoy fresh carrot juice
for longer. But the BORA appliances don’t just
make carrots last longer, they also provide quick
and creative ways to cook them. Freshly chilled,
they add a pleasant sweetness to fruit and
vegetable smoothies. In the BORA X BO steam
oven, they can be transformed into wonderfully
Left: freshly picked –
carrots and co. must be
correctly stored in order
to remain fresh.
Right: vacuum seal food
with the BORA QVac to
keep it fresh for up to
three times longer.
crunchy vegetable crisps. Alternatively, tasty,
spiced carrots can be marinated and vacuum
sealed using the BORA QVac then cooked in the
BORA X BO steam oven. Turn to pages 16 and 17
to check out our recipe ideas.
How exactly should food be stored in
a refrigerator?
BORA refrigeration and freezing systems have
the right temperature zones for all types of food.
At the very bottom is the coldest zone, the
BORA Fresh zero storage compartment, with
a temperature of approx. 0 °C, for anything
intended to keep for a long time. As a practical
feature, the uniform cold distribution enables
food to be freely organised in the compartment
in line with personal preferences. The high
humidity in the BORA Fresh zero tray with
a closed moisture regulating cover makes it
ideal for sensitive food such as loose fruit and
vegetables. Sensitive, packaged food such as
Below: BORA refrigeration and
freezing systems offer the ideal
storage and temperature
compartments for all types of food.
Above: the BORA X BO
steam oven makes it quick
and easy to creatively cook
fresh fruit and vegetables.
Almost 0 °C (BORA Fresh zero)
Packaged fish, meat and seafood,
without the moisture regulating
cover
Approx. 5 °C
Dairy products, cheese,
open foods, jarred food,
eggs, butter, jam, dressings
and tubes
Almost 0 °C (BORA Fresh zero)
Loose fruit and vegetables, with
the moisture regulating cover
Approx. -18 °C
Ice cream, ice cubes
and frozen food
meat, fish, seafood or fresh milk are best stored
in the tray without the moisture regulating cover.
Depending on the precise settings, the middle
section of the refrigerator has a temperature of
around 5 °C, making it perfect for dairy products
such as yoghurt and cheese, as well as for cakes,
precooked meals and food to be defrosted or
thawed. The upper areas of the refrigerator are ideal
for open food, jarred food, sliced fruit and food that
will soon be eaten. The refrigerator door is perfect
for drinks, eggs, butter, jams, dressings and tubes.
Frozen food, leftovers, ice cream and ice cubes are
all at home at -18 °C in the BORA Freeze freezer.
Special functions on the BORA refrigeration and
freezing systems such as Power Cool, Party and Eco
enable special refrigeration and freezing conditions
for a set period.
But not all food has to be refrigerated. Although
lettuce, cabbage, carrots and mushrooms like to be
chilled, sensitive vegetables such as aubergines,
peppers, tomatoes or tropical fruits such as
avocados, bananas or lemons are better stored
at room temperature.
How to keep your food fresh in the
refrigerator for a particularly long time.
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