Once the jar is opened, pickles will last much longer – just do this – Nutrition

When you open a jar of pickled vegetables, remember that their shelf life after removing the lid is limited, Sports.kz reports with reference to Tochka.by.

“Pickles will last much longer after opening the jar – do this,” is the headline of the article.

If you don't plan to eat zakatki in the next couple of days, use this tip to extend the shelf life of home-canned food.

This method will prevent bacteria from entering the jar and protect the contents from spoilage.

What to do

You will need mustard powder and boiled water.

Mix them in a bowl to form a thick paste. Then take a piece of cheesecloth large enough to cover the neck of the jar and apply the resulting paste to it.

Cover with another layer of gauze.

Place this “mustard plaster” on the neck of the jar with seaming and close…