This $20 Tool Keeps Delicate Herbs Fresh for ‘Twice as Long,’ According to Shoppers

Think fresh rosemary, basil, cilantro, and more.

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We all look forward to summer. It’s the best time of year to get fresh vegetables and fruits. The one specific thing I anticipate most, however, is fresh herbs. Basil, cilantro, and rosemary are my ultimate favorites for the fresh aroma they add to my dishes. But they just don’t seem to last very long in the refrigerator. It seems that the moment I pull off a sprig to use, they’re already wilting.

That’s why I have been searching for an herb keeper. These nifty gadgets help extend the life of our favorite fresh ingredient. And Amazon shoppers say the Prepara Herb Savor Eco specifically keeps them fresh for up to three weeks. At just $20, it’s already in my shopping cart.

Prepara Herb Savor Eco

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$20

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There are a few advantages to this herb keeper. Because herbs will stay fresher for longer, you’ll not only save money, but also food waste. It’s design is pretty simple. The BPA-free plastic transparent container holds your herbs, and snaps open and closed to add and remove them. This container pops right onto the white base, which has a reservoir for water. The base is fitted with a small opening fitted with a cap that you can pour the water into. After adding your herbs, adding water, and snapping it shut, your herbs’ life will be extended by weeks. Use them for basil, cilantro, parsley, rosemary, and other herbs, and it works great for asparagus, too.

It doesn’t take up too much room in the fridge, either. This herb keeper measures 10.7 by 6.2 by 2.9 inches and fits easily on a shelf in the refrigerator door. It is very simply designed, too. Herbs stay fresher for longer, and you can see them in this container thanks to the clear design. They don’t get crushed, there’s no need to wrap them in a wet paper towel or put them in a glass filled with water that can get spilled. It’s so easy to use — the only thing you need to remember is to replace the water with fresh water every three to five days.

It has scored over 2,100 perfect ratings from shoppers who love how well it works, how it saves them money, and how easy it is to use. “Parsley will last twice as long stored in this gadget,” wrote one reviewer. They also love that the container fits right in the door of their refrigerator. “My cilantro is going two months strong,” says a second customer. “The herb pod really does keep herbs fresh much longer than any other method I’ve tried,” reports another shopper. “My cilantro [stays] fresh for three weeks,” they added. A third customer has three of these herb keepers, writing that they keep herbs fresh for weeks, and that they stopped wasting as much food since buying them.

This Prepara herb savor is a game-changer for keeping fresh herbs for longer. Shop it now for only $20, it’s well worth the investment.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $19.

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