KOMPAS.com – There are several ways to store dates at home so you can eat this sweet fruit when breaking or Eid later.
Generally dates circulating in Indonesia are several types. Broadly speaking, divided into dry dates and wet dates, but there are also half -cooked dates.
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Reported by Kompas.comWednesday (5/13/2020), here are some tips in storing dates according to Banquet Sous Chef at the Jakarta International Expo and Kemayoran Convention, Chef Fahad Fuad and Executive Chef of Mercure Jakarta Simatupang, Chef Noldy Herling.
1. Pay attention to the type of dates
AJWA Dates Illustration.In general, there are three types of dates that you should recognize before storing them, namely:
- Dry dates, for example Ajwa And Medjool. This type of dates can last for more than one year if stored properly.
- Wet dates, for example Sukari And TURNISH. This type of dates damaged faster, especially if stored at room temperature.
- Half -cooked dates. This type of dates only last about one week in the refrigerator.
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2. Put it in a closed container
Dates Illustration. Dates are called 20 times in the Koran. This fruit contains a number of beneficial nutrients, including sugar, fiber, and antioxidants.So that the quality of dates is maintained, keep it in a clean and tightly closed container. For example airtight plastic or plastic box to prevent contamination.
Avoid storing dates in cardboard in the refrigerator. Because, the container can be a place where bacteria develop.
If you store dates at room temperature, add a little original honey to make it more durable.
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3. Save in the refrigerator
Benefits of Dates for Health – The content of dates.The refrigerator is the right place to store dates for the long run. The following things that need to be considered:
- Dry dates: can last three to six months at room temperature, and more than one year if stored in the refrigerator.
- Wet Dates: If stored at room temperature, wet dates can be moldy within three days. As a result, if you want this dates to last longer, save it Chiller (can last up to one month) or freezer (can last up to six months).
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4. Check the expiration date
Illustration of eating dates for breaking the fast. Many nutritious fruits and rich in benefits can be part of your Ramadan iftar menu. For example, dates, bananas, avocados, and papaya.Did you know, it turns out that dates have the expiration date on their packaging. If you buy dates in the market, make sure the safety period to the seller first.
Dates that have passed the expiration can not smell bad, but there can be small lice in it.
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