The Tomato Storage Secret For Ultimate Freshness

The best way to prevent moisture loss and keep tomatoes as plump as the day they were picked, flip them upside down and store them in this position until you're ready to eat.

Storing them upside down effectively seals off the stem area, the spot through which moisture is typically lost, thus leading to wrinkly, shriveled-up fruit that goes bad sooner.

The tip works on both conventional grocery store varieties or fresher, heirloom tomatoes, and whether you're storing them in the fridge or on the countertop.

When picking fresh tomatoes that aren't quite ripe, keep them stem side down as they ripen. For store-bought ones, remove the excess vine, if any, before turning them upside down.