What to do if pistachios become damp again? Don't eat it if it's moldy

Pistachios have extremely high nutritional value, but they will absorb water and become damp if left for a long time. At this time, if the pistachios are processed again, they can restore their crispness and become suitable for consumption. In life, you can use a variety of methods such as microwave heating, slow-cooking, sun exposure, and radiator heating to evaporate the moisture in the damp pistachios and restore their crisp taste.

1. Can pistachios be eaten after being stored for a long time?

Pistachios can't be eaten if they become moldy after being stored for a long time

Pistachios are high-protein, high-fat foods. This type of food has a strong ability to absorb water, and is more likely to breed mold after absorbing water. If pistachios are stored for a long time and mold spots appear, and they have a rancid smell when eaten, it proves that the pistachios have become rotten and spoiled and are not suitable for consumption.

2. Pistachios can be eaten after they are moistened

If pistachios are left at room temperature for a period of time without being properly sealed, they will absorb water and become moist. These pistachios will not rot or spoil and can still be eaten, but the taste will be a little worse.

3. How long can pistachios be stored without becoming damp?

If pistachios are not well sealed and exposed to the air directly, they can generally be stored for about half a day. After more than a day, they will start to slowly regain moisture. If they are well sealed, the moisture they come into contact with is limited and the time for moisture to return is prolonged. They can generally be stored for about half a month.

4. How to tell if pistachios are spoiled

Look at the appearance: the shell of intact pistachios is white, and the kernel has a green outer layer; while the shell of damp pistachios may not change significantly, but the color of the kernel's outer layer will become noticeably darker, and some may even appear purple or black, and the kernel will appear grayish white or even have mold spots.

Smell: Fresh and crisp pistachios have a fresh fragrance, processed ones may have a flavor of butter, pepper and salt, etc., but damp and spoiled pistachios have a rancid smell.

Look at the feel: the shells of good pistachios are brittle and will break if pinched with fingers, and the kernels are hard in texture; while the shells of pistachios that have become damp and deteriorated become soft, and the kernels are like plastic balls and have no texture.

5. What to do if pistachios become damp

Pistachios will absorb water and become damp if left for a long time. At this time, if the pistachios are processed again, they can restore their crispness and become suitable for consumption. In life, you can use a variety of methods such as microwave heating, slow-cooking, sun exposure, and radiator heating to evaporate the moisture in the damp pistachios and restore their crisp taste.

6. Precautions for storage of pistachios

1. Sealing: Pistachios are best eaten when they are crispy. Therefore, any uneaten pistachios must be sealed properly. They can be stored for half a month by sealing them in a plastic bag. If they are stored in a vacuum device, they can be stored for a longer time.

2. Anti-insect and anti-rat: Nuts are high-protein foods and are very fragrant. Not only humans like to eat them, but insects and rats also like them. Therefore, pistachios that are not eaten must be protected from insects and rats to avoid contamination.