Green peppercorns are one of the indispensable spices in Chinese cuisine, and their unique aroma and spicy taste can add a lot of flavor to dishes. However, many people will encounter a problem when preserving green peppercorns: green peppercorns are easy to change color and even mildew, resulting in a decrease in their taste and quality. So, how can we keep green peppercorns colorless and fresh? Below, I will share some practical methods and tips for you.
First of all, we need to understand the preservation characteristics of green peppercorns. The storage temperature of green pepper is generally below 15, the humidity is about 60%, and the storage time should not exceed one year. Therefore, we can choose to put green peppercorns in a cool, dry, and ventilated place, such as in the refrigerator or cabinet. At the same time, we need to pay attention to the following:
Avoid moisture: Green peppercorns are easy to change color and even mildew after being wet. Therefore, we need to keep it in a dry place and keep its surface dry. If you find that the green peppercorns have been damp, you need to dry them in time so as not to affect their quality. Avoid direct sunlight: Sunlight will accelerate the oxidation and discoloration of green peppercorns, so we need to keep it in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight. If you put it in the refrigerator, you can put it in the fresh-keeping layer or vegetable fresh-keeping room. Avoid odor pollution: Green peppercorns easily absorb the surrounding odors, so we need to keep them in an odor-free environment. If kept in the refrigerator, avoid keeping it with other foods that have an odor. 
In addition to the above points, we can also adopt the following methods to prolong the preservation time and maintain the quality of green peppercorns:
Refrigerated preservation: Place the green peppercorns in an airtight bag, expel the air in them, and then place them in the refrigerator to keep them fresh. This can effectively prolong the preservation time of green peppercorns and maintain their aroma and taste. Dry and preserve: Place the green peppercorns in the oven and dry them on low heat (no more than 50 °C). The dried green peppercorns can be stored in an airtight jar, which can effectively prevent them from discoloration and mildew. Pickled preservation: The green peppercorns are marinated in salted water and then stored in an airtight jar. This can effectively prolong the preservation time of green peppercorns, while also increasing its taste and flavor. In short, the preservation of green peppercorns needs to pay attention to avoiding moisture, avoiding direct sunlight, and avoiding odor pollution. At the same time, we can adopt different methods to prolong the preservation time and maintain the quality of green peppercorns. We hope that everyone will pay attention to these aspects when preserving green peppercorns, so that our food will be more delicious. Healthy living experience