Summer is the season for the production of winter melon, but the high temperature and humidity environment can easily cause winter melon to rot. So, how to preserve the whole winter melon from rotting?Below, I'm going to share some tips for you.
1. Choose the right winter melon
When buying winter melon, choose one with smooth skin, no scars, and no spots. Such a melon has an intact epidermis, which reduces the chance of bacterial invasion and thus prolongs the shelf life.
Second, the storage environment
The suitable storage temperature for winter melon is 10-15 and the relative humidity is 70%-75%. Therefore, when storing winter melon in the summer, it can be placed in a cool, ventilated place such as a basement, cellar, etc. If you don't have such conditions at home, you can keep winter melon in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator, but be careful not to keep it with other foods to avoid cross-contamination.
3. Handling methods
Before preserving the winter melon, it can be treated with some to prolong the preservation time.
1.Use a dry cloth to dry the moisture on the surface of the melon, which can reduce the chance of bacterial growth.
2.Apply a layer of cooking wax to the skin of the winter melon, which will form a protective film to prevent water evaporation and bacterial ingress.
3.Cut the winter melon into small pieces, wrap it in plastic wrap, and put it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator for freezing. This can prolong the storage time of winter melon, and it can be taken out and thawed when needed.
The above are the tips for preserving the whole winter melon in summer, I hope it will help you. If you have other ways to save it, please leave a message in the comment area to share. Remember to like, collect and ** to more people, so that everyone can easily save the whole winter melon is not rotten!At the same time, everyone is also welcome to leave a message in the comment area to share their views and experiences.