My two-second job stops garlic & onion ‘sprouting’ - and no, you don’t need to keep it in the fridge

IF you're constantly struggling to eat your fresh produce before it goes bad, a few simple steps may help.

A food expert shared his tips for prolonging the shelf life of your groceries.

In his viral video , TikTok user Alessandro ( @spicymoustache ) revealed how you can stop your garlic and onions from sprouting before you use them.

"Keep them separate and use paper bags to keep them in the dark," he advised.

The TikToker demonstrated the simple technique before placing each of the paper bags in separate mesh sacks and hanging them in his kitchen.

Onions emit ethylene gas, which can cause the vegetables around them to begin sprouting.

Depending on the seed, light can play a role in germination, meaning dark storage areas are often ideal.

Similarly, Alessandro suggested storing y