How to store nuts at home to prevent spoilage
Why spoil
Some people are mistaken in believing that a nut placed in a strong shell, after being picked from a tree, is not in danger. Therefore, they are very surprised when they put the fruits in a bag and take them out after a while. Since there is either mold on the surface, or the cores are bitter in taste or completely dry. Despite the name, the homeland of the nut is Asia Minor and Central Asia, Afghanistan, Iran. But such fruits came to Russia from the territory of Greece, from where they were imported. Hence the name. Our compatriots successfully grow domestic varieties of the overseas guest on their plots, for example, "Uzbek early ripening", "Ideal", "Thin-shell", "Rodina", "Gissar nut".
A highly nutritious product, the nut is very rich in vegetable fats and proteins. But he also boasts the presence of iodine in sufficient quantities. The "capriciousness" of nuts is directly related to the presence of fats and fatty acids in their composition. In the case of long-term storage, and even at high temperature conditions, the kernels are capable of acquiring an unpleasant rancid taste. In this case, there is nothing to say about their benefits for the body. But if you know how to properly store a valuable product, then it is really possible to preserve not only the beautiful golden color of the kernels, but also the specific aroma and pleasant taste.
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Storage features
How to store peeled kernels so that they preserve their original appearance and taste? Previously, it is recommended to fry them in a preheated pan for about 15 minutes. Naturally, without pouring oil into it. Next, the kernels are cooled and placed in the chosen place.
If you plan to eat nuts for 1 - 2 weeks, then they are removed to a dry, dark and warm enough place. In this case, it is advised to pour the cores into plastic or glass containers that have a sealed lid. Since, if the tightness is broken, the surface of the kernels can become covered with unpleasant molds.
In order to keep the product fresh and nutritious, place it in a dry dish and refrigerate. In this case, the shelf life of the nuts will not exceed 2 - 3 months. It is much longer possible to keep the nuts in the freezer. Beforehand, they must be put in cling film and the fast freezing mode is selected in the refrigerator. To make the kernels even tastier after being removed from the freezer, it is advised not only to defrost them before use, but also to warm them up in the oven. But no longer than 10 minutes.
It is permissible to keep only green fruits in the shell. It is best if they are in the form of blanks - jams, tinctures, candied fruits.
What to store?
Storing peeled nuts is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. Choosing the right cookware is important. It is best to place the nucleoli in jars or other containers made of glass or clay.They should be tightly closed with lids. Then you can count on the preservation of the taste and appearance of your favorite product for up to 1 year. It is not advised to put nuts in polyethylene. Since it creates an excellent closed space inside for the development of pathogenic microorganisms. And this is the root cause of the appearance of mold on the surface. In this case, all that remains is to throw away the ugly and useless kernels. The container with cores should be placed in a dark place.
An important factor is the presence of room temperature there. Do not forget about the tightness of the vessel. Peeled nuts are advised to be placed in the freezer before eating. Greens will bring undoubted benefits to the body if they are in your home in the form of jam or tincture.
You can lay out previously well-dried nuts on an oilcloth. This is done in a room with normal ventilation. And also a good way to store unpeeled fruits for a long time is to put them in canvas bags.
Being in them, such a valuable product does not lose its qualities for 5-6 months. Favorite fruits will be preserved in glass containers up to 3 months. In this case, it is necessary to have a humidity level of no higher than 65% and a loosely closed lid. Otherwise, your treat risks suffocating and becoming unusable. Unpeeled fruits can lie for a long time in cardboard or wooden boxes. They usually remain in this way for up to six months.
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