6 ways you can use a zipper bag to save time in kitchen

Ever since the pandemic has stuck, we all have learnt the importance of food wastage.

It has taught everyone that the food should not be wasted and there are several ways in which one can use the leftover foods.

This has led to the rise of food being stored in ziploc or zipper bags, which are quite effective in not just saving food but organizing our lives as well.

These bags also help in making food preparations healthier and easier, as you can keep the chopped veggies fresh for a longer duration.

Here are some of the easy ways in which you can use these zipper bags.

1. Storing meal of a week
There are several brands in the market that guarantee that food will not spill from their ziploc bags. Thus, to make one week’s worth of meal preparation, you can organise it by labelling the bags with the designated day/type of meal stored in them. This can make your week’s meals less stressful and save you time on last-minute preparations.

2. Storing smoothie meal preparation
Health-conscious individuals who enjoy smoothies and include them in either of their meals on a daily basis can now relax about taking time away from their chores to prepare them. These zipper bags keep your chopped fruits fresh for an extended period of time. The fruit combinations, as well as the day and mealtime, can be listed on the label, and you’re done. The recyclable zipper bag allows you to maintain a healthy lifestyle without having to chop fresh fruits every day.

3. Keep leafy vegetables fresh for longer time
Leafy vegetables, such as coriander leaves, mint leaves, methi leaves, spinach, or spring onions, generally spoil even when refrigerated. To keep them fresh for a longer period of time, first dry them out (if there is any water) by leaving them open in the room on a piece of paper. Once the water has dried up, place it in a zipper bag and place it in the refrigerator.

4. Storing marinated meat
Even when frozen, it is difficult for non-vegetarians to keep meat fresh for an extended period of time. The advanced technologies being used in ziplock bags not only keeps your meat fresh but also keeps your kitchen smelling fresh by locking in the odour. So use these zipper bags for fresh, odour-free storage. Streamline the freezer

You can save freezer space by freezing food flat in zipper bags for easy stacking instead of using a hard plastic container. Because these double-line zipper bags are leak-proof, you can use them for soups as well; just don’t put anything heavy on top before it sets.

5. DIY pastry bag
When you’re ready to bake and realise you’re out of pastry bags, turn to the zipper bag for assistance. You only need a zipper bag and a pair of scissors, and you’ll be done in no time. To fill cupcake moulds, cut half the bag off, place the filling inside, roll it from above, cut a slightly thicker part off the corner, and easily fill the moulds. To pipe a long-winded birthday message, simply snip off the tip of the corner.

6. Other uses of zipper bag
While the zipper bag appears to be a simple household item, it can be used for a variety of purposes. Savouries, dry fruits, curries, purees, and even marinated meat can be stored and labelled, and it also makes snacking on the go easier and less clumsy. You can refrigerate leftover food in the bags, store dry spice powders, organise jewellery, carry travel essentials, and even organise medicines.