Most of us, if not all of us, have found in the packaging of items such as bags or shoe boxes some small envelopes with balls on which is written "Gel Silica" "Desiccant". Probably, we did not pay attention to them and threw them away. However, they are very important not only for the packaging of items but also for our kitchen.
Let's first find out what these sachets are!
As mentioned above, "Desiccant" and "Silica gel" are written on the sachets. Silicon is known for its strong desiccant, and it is present in various item packages to protect them from moisture and mold. This substance is quite strong and lasts up to 3 years! You can place the sachets in strategic places in your kitchen such as place with moisture!
We at INVESTA Real Estate - Larissa real estate, have fοund 4 ways for you in order to use to them in your kitchen!
They keep the products fresh.
They help maintain your spices, as most of them are not easily refrigerated and lose their freshness. Try using silicon sachets. The result will excite you, as the herbs retain their vitality for a long time!
You can apply this secret to mushrooms, lemon zest or chopped onions. The good thing is that due to their small size they absorb only excess moisture, keeping the products fresh without withering.
The cookies remain crisp.
Homemade cookies after a while cease to be crunchy. If you place a silicone gel on the bottom of their storage tray, they will retain their crispness as the extra moisture is reduced.
They keep the open packages fresh in your cupboards.
All packaged products from spaghetti, cereals to shrimp spoil relatively quickly when opened. Place the sachets with the silicone gel to keep them close to their original texture and taste. If you have small children, a smart tip is to stick the envelopes on the lid of each package.
They help the bread not to mold.
When we buy bread it is delicious and fresh, however as time goes by it dries and after a few days it starts to mold. Moisture also affects the bread to mold, try placing a sachet of silicone gel in the bread package. You will notice that it is better maintained while at the same time it prolongs the growth of mold.
