Wasted $60 on a fancy produce saver set that didn't work

I bought a set of those special green bags and containers that claim to keep fruits and vegetables fresh for weeks. The strawberries still molded in 3 days and the lettuce was soggy by day 4. I tried washing everything in vinegar water first, still no difference. Turns out a clean paper towel in a regular ziplock bag works just as well for most things. Total waste of money for me. Has anyone else found those produce savers to be a scam or did I just get the wrong brand?

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troy_palmer762d ago

Did you try those glass containers with the little vents on top? My wife bought a set off some Instagram ad and they worked okay for cheese, but the broccoli turned yellow overnight. The thing is, I found out later you're supposed to let the produce dry completely before sealing it, not just rinse it. Moisture is the enemy, I guess. We ended up just using old takeout containers with a dry paper towel on the bottom, and that seems to work just fine. It's wild how much money we spend trying to fix problems that basic common sense already solved. What brand did you get, out of curiosity?

ivanjones2d ago

Is it really that big of a deal if your broccoli turns a little yellow? I mean, it's still fine to eat. People get so worked up over keeping produce looking perfect for a week when you're just gonna cook it anyway.