ChestnutsHow to store them?Whether fresh chestnuts or cooked chestnuts, the issue of how to store them is a real headache.Today we will discuss separately how to store fresh chestnuts and how to store cooked chestnuts, and learn about the details that need to be paid attention to when storing chestnuts.

How to store fresh chestnuts

Fresh chestnuts contain a lot of moisture and sugar and starch, which are easily spoiled or infested with insects, so we need to master certain storage methods to keep chestnuts fresh for longer.So, how to store fresh chestnuts?

1. In wooden barrels or wooden boxes.Place a layer of damp sand at the bottom of the wooden barrel or wooden box, then mix the damp sand with the chestnuts in a ratio of 2:1, continue to spread the damp sand to the 6 cm position on the barrel mouth, and then store in a cool and dry place.This method can keep chestnuts fresh for up to two years before Qingming Festival.

2. In earthenware jars.After drying the chestnuts, put them in earthenware jars and seal them, and open them after 15 days for ventilation, and then continue to seal and store.This method can keep chestnuts fresh until the Chinese New Year of the following year.

3. Plastic bag storage.Fill the bag with 40%-50% of damp sawdust, and the mouth of the plastic bag does not need to be sealed, which can be stored at room temperature for 3 months.Or fill with 60% of damp sawdust, at this time it needs to be sealed, and it needs to be stored in an environment of 8-10 degrees, which can be stored until January of the following year.

4. Cloth bag storage.Place the fresh chestnuts in a cool and ventilated place for 2-3 days, then put them in cloth bags.Note that the cloth bag must be ventilated, and cannot be replaced with plastic bags.Hang in a cool and ventilated place, shake it 1-2 times every day.This method can generally store for 4 months.

5. Burying in sand.This method is generally more suitable for storing a large quantity of chestnuts.The method is to dry the chestnuts for 1-2 days, then bury them in sand, pay attention to burying them deep, and make sure they are completely buried and airtight.This method can store for 2-3 months.

6. Refrigerator storage.Soak the chestnuts in cold salted water for 3-5 minutes, then rinse them with cool water, and let them sit for 1-2 days.Put them in a plastic bag and seal the bag, and store them in the refrigerator.The bag is best made of plastic, to prevent the refrigerator from absorbing the moisture of the chestnuts.This method can store chestnuts for 1 month.

How to store cooked chestnuts

Nowadays, many people like to buy and eat cooked chestnuts directly from the street, but they often encounter the problem of eating too much and not finishing, so how to store cooked chestnuts has become a major problem.How to store cooked chestnuts?

1. Spread out for storage.Cooked chestnuts contain a certain amount of moisture, which needs to be cooled. If it is not cooled properly, it will rot and become moldy, so it needs to be spread out for storage, and it cannot be sealed.

2. Put in the refrigerator.If there is a refrigerator at home, it is recommended to put the cooked chestnuts in the refrigerator, and reheat them when needed.The disadvantage of this method is that repeated heating will affect the taste of the chestnuts.

PS: Cooked chestnuts that have been frozen in the refrigerator can be put intoMicrowaveto heat, and they will be delicious when taken out to eat!

No matter which storage method is used, it is best to eat it within one week, otherwise it will not only affect the taste, but also become moldy.

It is also important to note that if you find that the chestnuts have become moldy, do not eat them, which will cause poisoning.

What to pay attention to when storing chestnuts

In order to make the chestnuts last longer, in addition to choosing appropriate methods, it is also necessary to pay attention to the treatment of the chestnuts before storage.The main points to note are:

1. Choose varieties that are easy to store.Medium and late-ripening chestnuts are easier to store, and northern varieties are also easier to store than southern varieties.

2. Pay attention to the harvest time.The ripening time of chestnuts is determined by the place of origin and the variety, and it must be harvested when the chestnuts are fully ripe, and the harvest time should also be considered.It is not advisable to harvest in rainy or rainy weather, as this will affect the quality of the chestnuts and also affect the storage time.3. Avoid damaging the chestnuts.

Before harvesting chestnuts, it is important to control pests, and before storing, it is important to do disease prevention, and when transporting and storing chestnuts, it is important to handle them carefully.Once the chestnuts are damaged, the storage time will also change accordingly.Factors affecting the rotting and spoilage of chestnuts

When storing chestnuts, we often find that despite following the precautions and methods, the chestnuts still rot, what is the reason?

The reason is the chestnut's own breathing and the storage environment's temperature, gas, and the presence of microorganisms.In general, the more active the chestnut's breathing, the shorter its storage time.

Chestnut's breathing also includes aerobic and anaerobic respiration, and aerobic respiration will release a lot of energy in the chestnut during storage, which will cause it to rot;Anaerobic respiration will produce a lot of harmful substances, which will make the chestnut rot.The storage environment's temperature also affects the storage time of chestnuts.

The higher the temperature, the faster the chestnut's breathing.And, sudden changes in the storage environment will also stimulate the chestnut's active factors, which will accelerate the chestnut's breathing.Microorganisms are one of the main reasons for the rotting of stored chestnuts.

The presence of microorganisms is related to the humidity, temperature and air in the storage environment, so it is necessary to pay attention to these.The production and storage of microorganisms are related to humidity, temperature, and air, so special attention should be paid.