Raisins are the most popular dried fruit. It is used for making buns, pies, stewed fruit, etc. Raisins can be stored for a long time without losing their properties.
But not everyone knows how to store raisins at home, at what temperature. Failure to comply with simple conditions and rules leads to a significant deterioration in the taste of dried fruit, to the loss of its beneficial properties.
Where to store raisins
At home, you need to store raisins in a specific place, when choosing which some criteria should be taken into account:
- the product must always be available, i.e. at hand;
- the amount of raisins also matters when choosing a storage location;
- storage duration;
- lack of moisture;
- storage temperature.
If you decide on the above criteria, you will have the opportunity to competently organize the storage of dried fruit.
How to store raisins at home at room temperature
If normal conditions with room temperature are chosen for storing dried fruit, it is necessary to place the raisins in a cool, dark and dry place. A suitable place is the kitchen cabinet, which is located at a sufficient distance from the gas stove. In addition, steam from a boiling kettle should not get on raisins. Otherwise, moisture will form.
To save a dry climate in a place of storage of raisins ordinary table salt will help. It must be placed next to the container in which the dried grapes are located.
How to store raisins at home, far from everyone knows correctly. It is necessary to use glass and tin cans. Plastic containers will do. Do not tighten the lid tightly, as there must be air in the vessel.
It is not recommended to use plastic bags to store raisins. Thick paper counterparts can be used, which must be tightly closed.
Storage of raisins in room conditions has one significant drawback. At least once a week, it is necessary to sort out the raisins and conduct a thorough inspection of dried fruits. This is necessary in order to check the contents of the containers for the presence of spoiled berries covered with mold. Shelf life at room temperature does not exceed two months. After the indicated period, dried fruits must be disposed of.
The longest storage
How to store raisins at home for a long time? Ensure the safety of the product and its taste for at least six months will help the cold. The maximum shelf life is one year. You need to defrost raisins in the amount necessary to prepare any dish or drink. It is recommended to avoid repeated freezing. Since the amount of nutrients decreases sharply with each freezing.
You can store dried grapes not only in the refrigerator compartment, but also in a special freezer compartment (if any) and even the cellar. Shelf life in the last two ways is from twelve to eighteen months.
What affects the duration of storage
The duration of storage of raisins is influenced by several factors.
- Product purity. It is very important to carefully sort out the raisins, removing all twigs and garbage.
- The dryness of dried grapes is one of the most important factors. If a decision is made, rinse the product before storage. After the completion of the "water procedures" it is necessary to dry the raisins. And only then put in containers and packages.
- A variety of raisins. Shelf life depends not only on compliance with certain rules, but also on the type of product. Unfortunately, when buying dried grapes it is very difficult to find out this information. In most cases, the seller cannot provide data.
- Maintaining the level of light and humidity in the room is the key to the successful storage of raisins at home.
- Packaging.
The last point needs to be considered in more detail. In addition to plastic containers and cans for long-term storage of raisins, cloth bags, a ceramic pot and a wooden barrel are suitable.
Conclusion
The shelf life is due to the large amount of sugar contained in dried grapes. Given the important nuances and following simple rules, you can store the product for a long time without loss of taste.
Before placing raisins in a storage container, you must carefully sort out the dried grapes. Rinse dried fruit. It is very important to completely dry the raisins. It is strictly forbidden to send dried fruits that are not completely dried to storage. Otherwise, microorganisms may appear inside the container or bag, which will soon render the product unusable.
It is recommended to free dried grapes from twigs, remove debris and dirt. If possible, ask the seller what sort of raisins are. This will help to understand what is the maximum shelf life for this product.