Kompas.com – Dates endurance can reach more than one month if stored properly.
Popular snacks during the month of Ramadan are usually used as stock of takjil mandatory to cancel fasting.
“The dates are sweet so that it can quickly cause our lost energy after fasting,” said Executive Chef Asri Indo Catering, Agus Yulianto, when met Kompas.com After the press conference IFTAR Buffet Smesco Indonesia, Wednesday (2/26/2025).
No need to worry about buying a lot of dates for takjil stock at home. You can prevent moldy dates by saving the following.
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1. Let the dates at room temperature
Serve dates ready to eat at the container before breaking the fast. Take needs to be stored in a stoples.
This method is suitable for those of you who buy dates and want to consume it directly in the Inj day or tomorrow.
As long as dates do not turn moldy, this fruit remains safe for consumption to cancel fasting.
“The warmer room temperature, the more affect the quality of the dates,” Agus said.
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2. Save dates in the refrigerator
Similar to other foods, Agus suggested to store dates in the refrigerator to last long.
“If we keep dates in the refrigerator, it can hold up to two weeks or more,” Agus said.
Make sure to store dates in a tightly closed container so as not to be contaminated with different aroma and temperatures in order to maintain the quality of dates.
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