LM-Cookery Grade 10
Learning Outcome 4 Store Vegetable Dishes
Fresh Vegetables
1. Potatoes and onions are stored at cool temperature. (50 -65°F) in a
dry, dark place.
2. Other vegetables must be refrigerated. To prevent drying they should
be kept covered or wrapped.
3. Peeled and cut vegetables should be covered or wrapped, and use
quickly to prevent spoilage.
4. Potatoes, eggplants and other vegetables that brown when cut should
be treated with an acid or blanched them to inactivate the enzyme that
cause browning. Raw, cut potatoes are held in cold water for a short
time.
5. Store all fresh vegetables for a short time.
Frozen Vegetables
1. Store at 0°F (-18°C). or colder in original container until ready for use.
2. Do not refreeze thawed vegetables.
Dried Vegetables
1. Store in a cool (less than 75°F) dry, well ventilated place.
2. Keep well sealed and off the floor.
Canned Vegetables
1. Keep in a cool dry place, away from sunlight and off the floor.
2. Discard cans that show signs of damage (swollen, badly dented rusted
cans).
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Leftovers
1. Don‘t mix batches.
2. Store leftover creamed vegetables for one day only. Before storing,
cool rapidly by placing the container on ice.
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