Mythbuster!Storing Fruit In Glass Jars! Does It Work?!?

Comparing results, fruit bought on the same day from the same company, on the same shelf in the fridge. Which one lasts longer?
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[@brettthomson829]

Wanted to comment on this to help explain the results. A couple years ago I took up a hobby of growing mushrooms, during this hobby I got a great lesson on how the invisible things we don't see with our eyes exist, "plant" themselves, and grow. Unbeknownst to our own eyes there is CONSTANTLY spores all throughout the air traveling around, spores can be from mold, plants, fungus, or even resting life like bacteria, which comes from our own body and picked up by the various things we do. The spores LOVE humidity and usually warmer and nutrient dense "substrates" in the case of the raspberries the love the water and glucose that exist as the fruit. So the little spores land and start eating and drinking, as a result the new life flourishes in the form of mold. This is a great demonstration of showing how these spores are traveling through the air and a sealed container like the mason jar avoids these spores from landing on them, also in your case they were not touched which also adds to lowering the chance of mold spores finding their way on the surface and growing. Fascinating how it works. After finding this out, I also found that never touching cheese or bread with bare hands, rather using the bag itself to "'grab" what is needed or push out the product also avoids mold on those foods. Hope this helps, great experiment!

[@creationsbydx]

Wow great explanation thanks for sharing

[@leslieshearin9040]

Add a paper towel on the bottom of your jar to absorb any moisture.

[@creationsbydx]

Good advice

[@CapitanGreenhat]

And change it out every other day

[@pascalrouen]

We started using glass jars for our blueberries and strawberries about a month ago, and I am shocked at the difference in freshness, quality, ease of access, and taste. I only wish we had discovered this 20 years ago!

[@creationsbydx]

We completely agree, can wait to harvest fresh this year and see how long it lasts in our jars as well!

[@0114855]

I'm amazed at your experiment. In the plastic container they normally don't last more than a few days here...

[@creationsbydx]

Thank you. Your right ours never last long either. But the jars work great

[@k-clarke5375]

Totally agree.

[@Cotronixco]

You can do even better by drying the fruit slightly before storage, and by eliminating more air in the jar. And if you place a vacuum on the jars before sealing, much better yet. We use a pressure cooker and vacuum pump for this.

[@creationsbydx]

Wow! Great tips thank you

[@kennethpollok5678]

1. Increase sample size. Better to have bought 4 or 6 packages to adjust for other variables. 2. Another way to increase control by adjusting for cross-package variables would be to split each package in half. Half staying in the package, half going in the jar. Altering top vs bottom layer split to control for that “layer” variables.

[@creationsbydx]

I like it

[@spellbound19]

Do you have a magical fridge? I swear, if I buy raspberries and do not consume them within a couple of days, they go soft and mushy straight away. XD

[@creationsbydx]

Lol, not at all. Top shelf seemed to make a difference vs the fruit drawer though maybe try that

[@createwithmia]

Right! I wish she would’ve tried strawberries. My berries last long but my strawberries are bad within a week. I’m going to buy some mason jars today for my strawberries. I just need to do something at this point. lol

[@creationsbydx]

@@createwithmia totally worth it

[@anikindall]

Ditto!

[@wcps]

@@createwithmiaI just started tonight. How did it go?

[@barbarasapp1234]

I thought she washed them and placed on a towel. The raspberries she turn the cut side down so any liquid would drain out. Leave for 2-3 hrs maybe longer on these .Not bought any in my life . Need to recheck video. Think she put a paper napkins or paper towel botton of jar. Will check back on this onefor sure😊.😊😊

[@MA-wm5cp]

👍thanks for sharing your experiment. I believe that if you was them with a solution of water and vinegar and let them dry off you will get better results even with the plastic.

[@creationsbydx]

Good tip thank you

[@dorothybird7134]

I’ve seen another video and that’s how I store all my fruit which includes blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and cantaloupe it works and I love it !!!! Last 1-2 weeks. O have did the test your doing and my blackberries didn’t last more than 4 days and I had mold so this is the only way . I’m going to try and store cherries today and see what happens . Thank you for your video ❤

[@creationsbydx]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes

[@MySoCalledMomLife]

Wow! I need more room in the fridge for glass jars!!

[@creationsbydx]

For sure...although I doubt the fruit lasts long enough kids eat it to fast

[@cathy1637]

In the UK, we have a phone app called 2 good 2 go. We can pick up "magic bags" at the end of the day from local supermarkets and takeaways etc for just 2 or 3 pounds. It's always a surprise when you get them home and see what's inside. Tonight I got 8 packs of blue berries and 4 loaves of bread and some English crumpets. Bread is in the freezer, but I had no idea what to do with the blue berries. I found this video and hey presto, 2 full jars of blue berries in my fridge. At least that gives me time to decide what to do with them next. 😊 So thankyou for this xxx

[@creationsbydx]

Thats amazing. Wish here in America they would do more things like that. Thanks for watching.

[@pn4640]

We have 2 good to go in Canada. Exact same things, you get a surprise bag for $5

[@creationsbydx]

That's really cool

[@louisafowler4535]

My strawberries only last a few days. They must have some strong pesticides on. You did a good video. 👏 😊👏😍

[@creationsbydx]

Thank you, our fresh picked from our garden, a whole month was awesome

[@ryanrazza17izGod]

I think the fact you weren’t constantly opening the lid to eat some definitely contributes to them not growing mould too

[@creationsbydx]

Your probably right. But if you were they would probably be gone before they had time too grow any mold

[@wurlwind_clips]

That brand has two versions, one with a green label which means it’s organic and the yellow you have probably has some kind of preservative so that’s why they last so long.

[@creationsbydx]

Interesting thought. Been awhile you may be right. I will try again with fresh picked from the garden

[@cromba1]

I have never had raspberries last more than a few days!! Will try this next time.

[@creationsbydx]

Let us know how it goes

[@mariafarmer988]

Wash. Your fruit and use the lettuce spinner to get water out. Take the air out of it with seal

[@rosegilbert5580]

You did not wash your fruit; That being said you used one of the driest berries to do experiment with. Hopefully will work with clean washed fruit. I always clean with the vinegar water solution clean plus preserves no matter which way you use it, Will try your glass jar have heard it worked but only with very dry fruit. Hope so thank you for the info.

[@creationsbydx]

Thank ypu for the added insight

[@hpb5495]

Not too hard to wash and lay out to completely dry for a few hours before jarring and fridge.

[@creationsbydx]

@@hpb5495 ha well unfortunately in my house it is. I have kittens they will literally steal stuff off the counter if you leave it out.

[@Hannahrose26853]

Thanks for doing this experiment!

[@creationsbydx]

Your welcome, thanks for watching

[@7sevyn7_]

Is it really a matter of glass vs plastic? Or is it because the plastic have holes ( exposing it to air) and the glass does not have holes? 🤔

[@creationsbydx]

Interesting take. Perhaps needs another experiment testing those ideas

[@dianaprice3660]

It’s incredible the raspberries lasted 4 weeks in plastic!

[@creationsbydx]

I know shocking

[@elisabethdubbeld]

Organic would be different

[@swedanita1]

my fruit especially strawberries never last more than 9 days and the condensation is from not having a solid lid but a regular mason jar lid.

[@creationsbydx]

Seems to be working great so far for all of our fresh picked strawberries this season

[@laurajacobs6395]

Would switching to plastic lids help with this?

[@creationsbydx]

Interesting thought

[@crackednut2]

I put in a dry paper towel. Helps with the condensation. Make sure your strawberries are completely dry before putting in the jar

[@creationsbydx]

Good advice

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

Thank you for doing this experiment

[@creationsbydx]

Your very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@bloodmerchant4960]

Will adding paper towel under will help more to keep it longer?

[@creationsbydx]

I've been told yes..., I have not personally tried it

[@g.s.h.798]

The question is does this work for tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, cilantro and other herbs?

[@creationsbydx]

Well I personally have not tried it. But yes historically Mason jars have been used for for years with food storage

[@g.s.h.798]

I think I will try it!

[@creationsbydx]

Awesome let us know how it works out

[@skylarstarks]

I'm just wondering, how long they have been transporting, that as soon as I put my in the fridge, it's like that week they are done. how is the timing to perfect, well not for the consumer

[@creationsbydx]

Good point. But I will say mine from the garden turn really quick. No preservatives. Makes you wonder how they prep them for transport

[@angelaclements1244]

How ome I'm 59yrs old and only just learnt this

[@creationsbydx]

Never too late to learn new things right?

[@cynthiarivera8105]

When storing your strawberries do you leave the leaves on them when you put them in the jar the same with grapes do you take them off the vine?

[@creationsbydx]

I leave the tops on

[@terihughes0212]

I started using the jar method, with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, as well as celery. After 2 weeks, there seems to be a lot of pressure has built up. The seal part of the lid pops off with significant force. Any ideas why?

[@creationsbydx]

The natural fermentation of the fruit releases gas, and builds up pressure

[@PickledSmoothBrain]

Is your celery lasting longer in jars?

[@creationsbydx]

I have not tried it we eat it too fast

[@benjamindahlstrom6729]

So mine did this after a week. Is there a way to prevent it from fermenting so quickly?

[@saramations]

​​@@benjamindahlstrom6729 you have to properly can them or use a vacuum sealer.

[@nan7503]

9 days for my strawberries which I used this morning. I did wash and hull them too. Next time I won't Raspberries are next.

[@creationsbydx]

9 days isn't bad, I actually have some fresh picked that are almost 3.5 weeks at the moment big difference then before

[@liyahb5567]

What you mean by hull? I've heard of washing them.

[@nan7503]

@@liyahb5567 take the stems off.

[@liyahb5567]

@@nan7503 Ooh ok

[@perrymattes4285]

Even better to vacuum pack them in the jar

[@creationsbydx]

Yea that would be ideal

[@johnbailey9682]

Have you tried vacuuming the jars and see how long they last ?

[@creationsbydx]

We have not tried that process yet. And we eat our fruit so fast hard to even do that kind of test, but perhaps we can give it a try

[@azpugmom5138]

Raspberries in their regular container lasted 4 weeks?? What were those sprayed with...eew

[@creationsbydx]

That is an excellent point! Another good reason to grow our own food!

[@freesparrow1929]

They don’t last long here. 3 days max before they turn.

[@debbiebell4598]

I thought you had to wash the fruit in vinegar & water, rinse, let air dry and then put them in the jars?

[@creationsbydx]

We have never done that. But I have heard from a lot of others that they do

[@telemyztery]

I just washed my rasberries, and drying in the frig. I will try this in a small mason jar. My question is: who keeps their raspberries in the frig so long. Don't they get eater pretty quickly? I won't wait a week to eat them.

[@creationsbydx]

@telemyztery very true. At my house they certainly do

[@jmarie7405]

They weren't washed before putting in the jar?

[@creationsbydx]

No they were not

[@peggybuetow1026]

2 things of raspberries…… 😅

[@FeonaLeeJones]

❤❤❤

[@amber.cartomancer]

My question is how did you pick you berries 🤣😉😊

[@creationsbydx]

With patience and great attention to detail :)

[@mcnecon]

But, like, don't leave your fridge door open like that!

[@creationsbydx]

Hahaha, yea tell that to our kids would ya

[@kelli8923]

Ours has an aggravating “ding ding ding ding ding” that goes off in an obscene amount of too little time.

[@kelli8923]

Also wondering if since the fruit hadn’t been touch daily or how ever often usually used if that had anything to do with you being amazed they stayed fresher longer in the plastic. No idea. Just wondering.

[@creationsbydx]

Thats a nice feature

[@kramerranch5044]

Do they get mushy in the jar?

[@creationsbydx]

Not during the experiment, they eventually do. But they lasted longer and stayed firm

[@peggybuetow1026]

Wash first!

[@creationsbydx]

Indeed

[@normajopiggery1923]

@@creationsbydx Does it have to be a ball or mason jar? or will any glass jar suffice. I have empty pickle, olive and sauce jars . would it be ok to use those?

[@creationsbydx]

That is a greta question, honestly I think as long as it has a decent seal it should be the same concept

[@telemyztery]

Or store in a glass jar, and then wash when ready to eat. Makes sense.

[@Manhandle730]

Like ex-spearmint flavored gum? Interesting. Please ditch the outro music. It’s just awful.

[@creationsbydx]

Thanks for the advice

[@williamsmith8689]

What about air tight plastic containers.

[@creationsbydx]

Haven't personally tried it, but I think most would say they are trying to get away from plastics