New Delhi, 16 April 2025: The use of ginger in the kitchen is common in every Indian household, but keeping it fresh for a long time can be a challenge. Now with a simple trick, you can save ginger from rotting or drying. According to experts, it is important to choose the right type of container before storing ginger in a plastic container. The triangular mark present at the bottom of every plastic container and the number written in it indicate its safety and duration of use.

Plastic containers with the number ‘5’ written within the triangle are considered the safest. “These containers are made of polypropylene, which is ideal for storing food and beverages,” explains food safety expert Dr. Anita Sharma. To keep ginger fresh, wash and dry it, then put it in a container marked ‘5’ and keep it in the refrigerator. This keeps ginger fresh for weeks. However, using containers marked ‘1’, ‘3’, or ‘7’ can be harmful to health, as these are single-use or made of unsafe materials such as PVC.
This trick not only keeps ginger fresh, but also promotes safe use of plastic in the kitchen. By choosing the right container, you can protect both your health and taste.