How to Prevent Foods from Transferring Odors in the Fridge

If you have ever left a cling-wrapped bowl of chopped onions in the refrigerator overnight, you already know that smells and flavors are capable of intermingling in the fridge. For those of us who have been fortunate enough not to learn this lesson the hard way, take this warning: foods with strong odors can and will transfer their flavors onto other foods.

The two biggest culprits of this are garlic and onions, as they are some of the strongest smelling and tasting ingredients found in the kitchen. Commonly infected foods include milk, cheeses, butter, and eggs.

Keep your food tasting as it should with these tips:

• Store food in sealed containers. When it comes to containing strong odors, plastic wrapped plates aren't enough. Instead, use lidded storage containers with thick walls and airtight seals.
• Use baking soda. Baking soda is truly a versatile thing; you can use it to clean your teeth, do your laundry, and even deodorize your fridge. Just open up a box and stick it on the top shelf, it naturally absorbs strong odors so your other food won't.
• Keep a safe distance. If you really want to play it safe, keep your strong-smelling foods isolated on the top shelf and your sensitive dairy products at the bottom of the refrigerator.

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