How to preserve fresh longan

In life, many people like to eat longan very much. Longan is a tropical fruit in my country, so many longans have a short storage time when they are shipped to the north. It is best to eat them as soon as possible after buying them, otherwise they may expire due to improper storage. Some people think that longan is the same as dried longan and can be stored after being dried. So what is the best way to preserve fresh longan?

1 How to store fresh longan for a long time: Refrigerate at 4-6 degrees Celsius

Longan is more suitable to be stored in a cold environment of 4-6 degrees Celsius, just like animals hibernating. At this temperature, longan is alive and can breathe, but consumes very little energy. However, it cannot be stored in a sealed plastic bag, but should be stored in a mesh fresh-keeping bag to facilitate its breathing. The fresh longan peel is soft, so do not stack it in too many layers. 2-3 layers are the best stacking layers. It is best to air-dry the peel before storing it in the refrigerator, and then put it in an insulation box, or seal it with plastic wrap or fresh-keeping bag, and then put it in the refrigerator.

2 How to store fresh longan for a long time: store in paper box

Fresh longans can be directly air-dried on the skin, placed in a breathable paper box, and then stored in a ventilated, cool and relatively dry place. If there are too many longans, cardboard can be used to increase the pressure-bearing capacity and separate the longans in layers to prevent the bottom layer of the longans from being crushed and the juice from flowing out and spoiling prematurely, which can also cause large-scale damage. If there is more space, the longans can be laid flat directly to avoid being squeezed against each other.

3 How to store fresh longan for a long time: quick freezing

The temperature of longan fruit can be reduced to -30℃ within 1 hour and stored in -18℃ environment for a long time. The fruit can maintain its original appearance and inherent flavor with little loss of nutrients. Thaw with cold water before eating and eat immediately.

4 How to preserve fresh longan for a long time: dry it in the sun

If you buy a lot of longan, you can also choose to dry the fresh longan and preserve it. Dried longan can be preserved for a longer time and has a unique flavor. Dried longans should be placed in a box, covered with plastic, and placed in a cool place. Check them frequently to prevent mold, insect infestation, etc.