Amazon Shoppers Found the Trick to Storing Halved Fruits and Veggies—Prices Start at $6

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I only use half of an onion whenever I cook a beef stew. And when I add some fresh juice to a cocktail, I use half a lime or lemon. More often than not, the halved onion or lemon will wither before I need them again, resulting in frustrating food waste. Putting cut produce in a plastic or silicone bag didn’t help much since most of my bags were too big for a single lime or red onion. My mom confessed she has a similar problem with her halved avocados going bad.

Luckily, savvy Amazon shoppers have found several storage solutions designed to keep halved fruits and vegetables fresh.

Best Food Saver for Fruits and Vegetables

Food Huggers 5-Piece Reusable Silicone Food Savers, $17
OXO Good Grips Cut & Keep Reusable Silicone Produce Saver Set, $17
Joie Fresh Pod Lemon Storage Container, $6
Soopleu Reusable Storage Containers, Set of 4, $16 (was $20)
Babudeer Vegetable and Fruit Storage Containers, Set of 4, $19
Unwasted Reusable Silicone Lids Variety Pack, $17 (was $18)

Food Huggers 5-Piece Reusable Silicone Food Savers

Amazon

$17 at Amazon

Many produce storage containers are bulky or oversized, but Food Huggers are a compact solution. The silicone disks fit right over the exposed ends of cut apples, bananas, onions, tomatoes, and more. “These huggers are hassle-free. Just pop one on and done,” said one Amazon reviewer. “They seal the food instantly, keeping the food from oxidizing, take up no extra space, are easy to wash, and can be used over and over again and again. Love them!”

The silicone huggers can preserve more than just fresh fruit. Another Amazon reviewer gushed about their versatility: “They’ve become a storage staple. I wish the pack came with two of the can-sized lids because that is the most frequent use. We pop it on half-used cans of pumpkin, dog food, beans, whatever. If we’re out of mason jar lids, no problem, just grab one of these.”

The dishwasher-safe silicone huggers come in five different sizes and are also available in a variety of fun colors.

OXO Good Grips Cut & Keep Reusable Silicone Produce Saver Set

Amazon

$17 at Amazon

OXO has so many storage products that it will make your head spin. The brand’s Cut & Keep line is specifically designed to solve your halved produce problems. There are produce savers for lemons, limes, onions, and tomatoes. Place the fruit or veggie cut-side-down on the flat surface, and the stretchy silicone cover will lock in the freshness.

“These Reusable Silicone Citrus savers are awesome! I love the style and durability! And, most importantly, they really work,” said one five-star reviewer. “I can’t tell you how many half-lemon/lime pieces I have had to toss in the trash because they dried out in my refrigerator; this is definitely what I needed to prevent the waste. So cute, too!”

Joie Fresh Pod Lemon Storage Container

Amazon

$6 at Amazon

Food saver pods are another popular method for keeping produce fresh and firm. Joie has pods for lemons, avocados, tomatoes, and onions, each designed to resemble the food it stores. The pods also protect the rest of your fridge from any odors and are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

One happy customer said this version of the lemon pod pays for itself: “I’ve been shocked at how well it works! A few weeks ago, I put half a lemon in the saver, forgot about it, and went on vacation. Yesterday, I pulled it out of the fridge with the intention of throwing it out because surely the lemon would be gross by now, right? Wrong! Rarely does an inexpensive product live up to its claims, but the Lemon Saver truly does.”

Soopleu Reusable Storage Containers, Set of 4

Amazon

$20
$16 at Amazon

This set of reusable containers was made with fruits in mind, though you can certainly store cut veggies in them, too. “These keep the onion smell out of the fridge [and] sliced vegetables from going slimy; a great value, in my opinion! Definitely going to order more,” said one five-star reviewer.

Three of the reusable containers are round—two medium and one small—and lock their contents in place with a twisting motion. The fourth container is more ovular, designed for irregularly shaped foods like avocados, pears, bell peppers, or wedge-shaped leftovers. This container locks with a sliding motion, though some reviewers report it’s harder to open than the twist containers. A flexible silicone cover creates an airtight seal that prevents food from browning too quickly.

Babudeer Vegetable and Fruit Storage Containers, Set of 4

Amazon

$19 at Amazon

Though most individual fruit and veggie containers are on the smaller side, this collection has pods big enough to hold whole onions, tomatoes, lemons, or avocados. With tight seals, they keep halved ingredients fresh and odors contained.

Reviewers admired the avocado pod in particular. “Like other reviewers, I eat half an avocado almost every day. I hated using a piece of plastic to try to keep the remaining half from turning brown. Hence, this purchase. I left the half in the new container for 48 hours and was surprised that it was remarkably fresh,” said one reviewer.

Unwasted Reusable Silicone Lids Variety Pack

Amazon

$18
$17 at Amazon

This last storage solution is for more than just halved fruits or vegetables. Unwasted’s variety pack of silicone lids comes in seven different sizes, ranging from a 2.6-inch lid (that can stretch up to 4 inches) to a 9.1-inch lid (that stretches up to 12). These lids can fit over mixing bowls to chill cookie dough or big bowls of pre-prepared fruit salads you’re taking to a potluck. The smaller lids can fit directly over halved apples or oranges.

Many reviewers celebrate how the lids reduce their single-use plastic consumption. “These reusable silicone lids are a great eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap. They fit various containers, keep food fresh, are easy to clean, and [are] microwave-safe. Durable and versatile, they’re perfect for reducing plastic waste!” one five-star reviewer said.

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