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What has to be taken into account when buying

In fact, the right way to store spinach starts when you buy it in the supermarket or in another grocery store. You basically have the choice between root and leaf spinach. Most home cooks prefer spinach leaves, where only the individual leaves are harvested. In contrast, root spinach, as the name suggests, comes with the root attachment (and thus almost as a complete plant).

Compared to root spinach, the finer leaf spinach is much more sensitive. So handle your package carefully and make sure that the leaves are not crushed - either during transport or later when storing.

Important: Only take specimens whose leaves are lush green and crisp.

How to properly store spinach

Spinach is one of the vegetables that have a relatively short shelf life. It is best to process and consume it immediately after purchase or on the same day. If that doesn't work, you can store your spinach in the refrigerator for a maximum of four days.

Caution: Put your spinach in the refrigerator as soon as you return home and generally do not keep it unrefrigerated for long. This also means that you should get the green vegetables to safety as quickly as possible after buying them and not be on the road with them for some time.

Store spinach in the freezer

There is a way to preserve spinach for several months or even a year or two. To do this, you need to freeze it. Our short guide shows you the correct procedure:

1. Blanch the spinach for a few minutes.
2. Put it in ice water for a moment.
3. Gently squeeze the spinach and dry it.
4. Pack the vegetables in portions in freezer bags or cans.
5. Seal the containers airtight.
6. Place the spinach containers in the freezer.

Caution: After about five to six months, frozen spinach loses its vitamins, taste and color. So if possible, consume it before this period has expired.