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5. Consider a paper towel for overly ripe tomatoes. If you have tomatoes that are extremely ripe and you can’t use them right away, you can extend their life by a day or two by placing them in the refrigerator wrapped in a paper towel. Just remember to take them out a few hours before you intend to use them, so they can return to room temperature.
6. Check regularly for spoilage. Tomatoes, especially when ripe, are prone to mold and soft spots. Inspect them daily and remove any that start to spoil to prevent the spread of rot to other tomatoes.
Tomato freshness and flavor can be maximized through these simple, effective storage methods. The refrigerator should be a last resort, and even then only for very short term storage of overly ripe tomatoes. By following these guidelines, you’ll enjoy the natural, delicious taste of tomatoes as nature intended—ripe, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Remember, when it comes to tomatoes, what’s right is often counterintuitive; skip the chill and keep the thrill of fresh tomatoes alive in every meal.
