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12 Food Storage Hacks to Make Your Groceries Last Longer

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
May 25, 2025
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12 Food Storage Hacks to Make Your Groceries Last Longer
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I used to struggle with preserving my veggies when I was an undergraduate student, especially because I did not have a refrigerator then. I’d buy a big bunch of ugu or fresh tomatoes at the market, only for them to go bad in two days. Between Nigeria’s hot climate, power outages, and the always rising cost of food, proper storage isn’t just nice to know, it’s practically a money-saving survival skill these days.

After conducting my research and asking for help from seasoned chefs (and my grandma) I have written down some foolproof ways to preserve our food and keep it fresh for longer. More importantly, this list is especially tailored for the Nigerian kitchen.

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  • Why This Matters for Nigerian Homes
  • 12 Food Storage Hacks for Nigerians
    • For Vegetables (Ugu, Waterleaf, Spinach)
    • For Tomatoes
    • For Pepper
    • For Onions
    • For Garri
    • For Beans & Rice
    • For Preserving Fish Without a Fridge
    • To Keep Plantains from Ripening Too Fast
    • To Store Palm Oil Properly
    • To Keep Egusi & Ogbono Fresh
    • To Make Fruits Last Longer
    • Keeping Dry Fish/Crayfish Fresh
  • Conclusion

Why This Matters for Nigerian Homes

  1. Saves Money: With food prices rising, no one can afford to waste tomatoes or pepper.
  2. Reduces Stress: No more last-minute market runs because your veggies are spoiled.
  3. Works with NEPA’s Mood: Even if the light goes, these hacks help preserve food.

12 Food Storage Hacks to Make Your Groceries Last Longer

12 Food Storage Hacks for Nigerians

For Vegetables (Ugu, Waterleaf, Spinach)

Line your storage container with dry newspaper or paper towels before adding washed greens. This helps to absorb excess moisture so your greens don’t turn soggy.

For Tomatoes

Never keep them in a nylon bag—they’ll rot faster. Rather place them stem-side down in a basket with airflow.  Another alternative is blending overripe tomatoes and freezing in ice cube trays for stews.

For Pepper

Blend fresh peppers with a little water, pour into containers, and freeze.  You can freeze in portion sizes (e.g., one cup for cooking to make it easier for when cooking).

For Onions

Store in a net bag or container with holes, in a cool, dark place. This lets air circulate so they can last for longer.

For Garri

Store in an airtight container with a few dry pepper seeds to prevent insects.

For Beans & Rice

Add dry bitter leaves, dry pepper or neem leaves to the container. Another hack is to freeze your grains for 48 hours before storing to kill any insect larvae.

12 Food Storage Hacks to Make Your Groceries Last Longer
For Preserving Fish Without a Fridge

If there’s no freezer, clean the fish, rub with salt and pepper, then sun-dry briefly before storing in a cool place.

To Keep Plantains from Ripening Too Fast

Wrap the tips in foil to slow down ripening. For fried plantain lovers, here’s a quick hack: peel, slice, and freeze ripe plantains for quick frying later.

To Store Palm Oil Properly

Avoid keeping in direct sunlight as this turns it rancid, rather, pour into dark glass bottles and store in a cupboard.

To Keep Egusi & Ogbono Fresh

If there’s electricity, store in the fridge or freezer to prevent the oils from going bad. If there is no electricity, air them out and avoid direct sunlight.

To Make Fruits Last Longer

For Oranges & Apples, keep them separate from other fruits—they release gas that speeds up spoilage.

12 Food Storage Hacks to Make Your Groceries Last Longer
Keeping Dry Fish/Crayfish Fresh

Store in an airtight jar and avoid water touching it.

Conclusion

With these hacks, you can further save your market money and avoid those frustrating moments when food spoils too soon. Which hack will you try first? And did I miss any widely known hacks? Leave a comment if so, I’d love to hear your opinions.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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