Cling film is a very useful product in the kitchen, but it often causes the odd conflict when using it. It is common to break it and waste it every time you want to wrap food, it has happened to anyone to unroll more of that plastic than is necessary or that, when cutting it with your hands or scissors, it sticks or wrinkles. But there is a trick that great chefs keep secret and that can put an end to all these problems.
These types of products, such as plastic wrap or aluminum foil, are great allies when it comes to preserving food, both in the fridge and in the cupboards. However, many give up using it because mastering it can become quite a challenge. Its texture makes it stick everywhere and to each other or get wrinkled, which can be a nuisance if you're in a hurry, as well as wasting more plastic than necessary.
Kitchen professionals around the world never have their roll of cling film sitting in the kitchen cabinet, as it does in almost every home. His trick is based on chemistry. This type of paper is made from PVC or polyethylene, two materials that create static electricity very easily, which is why it is so sticky. To weaken the chemical bonds on the surface of the product, what must be done is to apply cold air to it.
So, the key to prevent cling film from wrinkling and being manageable is to put it in the fridge. If instead of keeping it in a drawer or cupboard, it is stored on a shelf of this appliance, the film will be so fresh that this will prevent it from sticking together.
It is important to note that the cold will not only prevent this product from sticking to your hands (or to the counter, or all over the kitchen), it will also prevent it from wrinkling or sticking. All this is not possible when the material is at room temperature. Likewise, it will be much easier to cut it with scissors or break it with your hands, if it has previously been in a low-temperature environment.
However, some argue about whether it is more efficient to store it in the fridge or in the freezer. The truth is that there is no exact answer. If it was kept outside and we want it to cool down more quickly, it will be convenient to put it in the freezer for a while. But, in general, it is enough to store it regularly in the fridge so that it can be used more comfortably.
Many people are not aware of this simple trick that can make their lives much easier. Because although there are other materials, such as aluminum foil, that are easier to handle and cut, when freezing it is much more efficient to do it with plastic wrap, because it completely wraps the food. So those who had given up using it will now be able to do it again.
Transparent paper has many other uses, in addition to food preservation. For example, for cooking in the microwave, aluminum foil is not highly recommended, as the film perfectly maintains its properties and will not damage the food. It also serves to extend the life of the bananas, since by wrapping the stems it is possible to prevent them from ripening more quickly.
