How to Store Honey, Oil and Vinegar at Home

Honey

Keep honey in a tightly closed jar at room temperature. Avoid the fridge, which speeds up crystallisation.

If honey crystallises, stand the jar in warm water to soften it. Never heat it over a flame, as that damages its flavour.

Store oil in a cool, dark cupboard away from the stove and direct sunlight. Heat and light cause oil to go off faster.

Wipe the bottle neck after pouring so the cap seals well each time.

Keep vinegar tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Its acidity protects it, so it lasts well when stored properly.

Store 5 litre containers on a stable surface and keep them out of reach of children.

Tip: Label opened bottles with the date you opened them, so you always know what to use first.

Hifadhi asali kwenye chupa iliyofungwa vizuri mahali pa joto la kawaida. Epuka friji, kwani inaharakisha kuganda.

Asali ikiganda, weka chupa kwenye maji ya uvuguvugu ili ilainike. Usiipashe moja kwa moja kwenye moto kwani inaharibu ladha yake.

Hifadhi mafuta mahali pa baridi na pakavu, mbali na jiko na jua. Joto na mwanga husababisha mafuta kuharibika haraka.

Futa shingo ya chupa baada ya kumimina ili kifuniko kifunge vizuri kila wakati.

Weka siki ikiwa imefungwa vizuri mahali pa baridi na pakavu. Asidi yake inailinda, kwa hiyo inadumu vizuri ikihifadhiwa vizuri.

Weka vyombo vya lita 5 kwenye sehemu imara na mbali na watoto.

Kidokezo: Andika tarehe uliyofungua kila chupa, ili ujue ni ipi ya kutumia kwanza.

Should I keep honey in the fridge?

No. Refrigeration speeds up crystallisation. Room temperature in a closed jar is best.

How do I know if oil has gone off?

Smell and look at it. Rancid oil smells sharp or like paint, and may look darker than usual. Replace it if in doubt.

Does vinegar expire?

Vinegar keeps for a long time when sealed. Check the date on the label and discard it if it is cloudy with sediment or has an off smell.

Je, asali niweke kwenye friji?

Hapana. Friji huharakisha kuganda. Joto la kawaida kwenye chupa iliyofungwa ndilo bora zaidi.

Ninajuaje kama mafuta yameharibika?

Nusa na uangalie. Mafuta yaliyoharibika hunuka vikali au kama rangi, na yanaweza kuonekana meusi kuliko kawaida. Yabadilishe ukiwa na shaka.

Je, siki huisha muda?

Siki hudumu kwa muda mrefu ikiwa imefungwa. Angalia tarehe kwenye lebo na uitupe ikiwa ina mawingu au harufu isiyo ya kawaida.