IKEA’s New Innovative $7 Fridge Container Promises to Keep Your Herbs Fresh Longer
So often we buy fresh herbs with the hopes of crafting a deliciously fresh dish, only to watch them quickly wilt away in the produce crisper. Because of their highly perishable nature, parsley, dill, cilantro, basil, thyme and others go bad relatively fast without proper storage.
There are several tips and tricks out there that help increase the life of your fresh herbs, including keeping them upright in a jar of water, housing them in produce keepers, adding a paper towel to the storage bag, and the list goes on, but we’re thrilled with this new container from IKEA that promises more than any of the hacks we’ve come up with.
The KLIPPKAKTUS Herb Storage Container is a small but mighty gadget that houses a bunch of fresh herbs. According to IKEA, the watertight container preserves the natural humidity of the herbs, helping them stay fresh and crisp for 2 to 3 weeks. It features a clear body that hinges open to store the herbs, allowing you a viewing experience so you can keep an eye on them.
IKEA's New $7 Fridge Container Can Keep Fresh Herbs Crisp For 3 Weeks
The unit sits upright in a white cup with a small lip that’s filled with water. A small door pops open near the domed top of the container so you can easily grab a handful without having to remove the entire thing from the water cup or refrigerator.
You can store it on the door, as it perfectly rests inside a small shelf or you can house it wherever you have a secure spot. Just be sure it stays in the refrigerator for best results. If you typically keep more than one fresh herb in your care at a time, you can purchase multiple herb storage keepers.
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At just $6.99 each, you won’t be let down by what these little units can accomplish. IKEA states the KLIPPKAKTUS helps herbs retain their shape without deforming, and we can totally get behind less food waste and a cheaper grocery bill.
We fully realize this is a tall order for a kitchen gadget, but we have never been let down by IKEA kitchen products. We’re eagerly awaiting customer reviews as shoppers get a chance to experience the fresh herb keeper, as this item was just launched at IKEA.
According to their website, it can be purchased in-store and online, depending on where you’re located. And we can’t wait to get our hands on one.
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