Why Food Experts Never Put Ginger Straight In The Fridge

You can keep it fresh without freezing for "weeks" with an added step.

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about when you can (and cannot) eat mouldy cheese, as well as the best way to store everything from potatoes to raspberries.

But what about fresh ginger (you know, the knobbly “root” that’s actually a rhizome, or underground stem)? Is there a way to prevent that annoying soft, brown mushiness before you need to cook with it?

Well, the answer partly depends on how quickly you’re planning to use it. But if you want your ginger to last for “weeks” without freezing, experts agree that........

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