How to store plums at home (fresh, dried)

Preparation for storage

One of the important stages of preparation for storage is collection.

Fruits should only be removed from the tree in dry weather. Moisture will cause rapid rotting.
Plums ripen in several stages. Therefore, you need to keep this process under control in order to have time to remove the already ripe fruit from the branch before it falls to the ground.
It is better to cut fruits intended for long-term storage with scissors, leaving the stalk behind. After removal, they must be immediately placed in a storage container.
The natural “waxy” coating, which is needed to protect the fetus from exposure to the external environment, cannot be washed off or wiped off.
In order to store plums for the winter for as long as possible, you need to select only whole fruits, without dents, damage or wormholes.

Even before the harvest is harvested, storage containers should be prepared. The bottom of the drawers or boxes should be covered with paper. Fruits removed from the tree are immediately placed in boxes in 3–4 layers (no more). This is done so that the lower fruits are not subject to deformation under the pressure of the upper ones.

Collection rules

In order for plums to be stored longer, it is necessary to properly harvest. Collection nuances:

Do not collect plums after rain, dew or watering.
The fruits should be elastic, without soft barrels.
The berries ripen at different times, so harvesting is carried out in several stages.
Fruits that have fallen to the ground are not suitable for storage.
They don't shake the fruits off the trees.
It is necessary to preserve the wax coating.

It is recommended to remove fruits selected for storage from the tree along with the stalks. You can stack fruits on top of each other in two or three layers, no more.

Timing and signs of fruit ripening

Early-ripening varieties begin to ripen in mid-July, late-ripening varieties in September. The main signs of maturity include:

The color of the fruit becomes bright and uniform, and a waxy coating appears.
Some fruits begin to fall from the tree.
The ripening time of plums has arrived, depending on the variety.
A pronounced plum aroma appears.
The fruits become slightly soft to the touch.

As soon as the gardener has noticed all the above signs, it is necessary to begin harvesting and organize storage correctly. Overripe fruits are not suitable for storage; they quickly release juice, the skin bursts, and a rotting process may begin, which spreads to neighboring fruits.

Is it possible to collect green fruits?

It is possible to collect plums ahead of schedule; gardeners often practice this method. Collected fruits from the tree can ripen indoors. Green fruits are collected if the fruits have to be transported for a long time.

Do fruits ripen after picking and how can I help them ripen?

Green fruits can ripen after being picked at home. To ensure ripening occurs in a short time, the following activities are carried out:

The collected berries are placed in a paper bag, the fruit begins to release ethylene, which accelerates the ripening process.
Unripe plums should not be placed in the refrigerator.
Often the collected plums are laid out on the table and left in room light for a day.
Fruits should not be placed on the windowsill; they quickly become soft and produce juice.

As soon as a waxy coating appears on the collected fruits, the fruits can immediately be moved for long-term storage.

How to collect cream?

The fruits are saturated with juice, so when picking, it is not recommended to crush the fruits or shake them onto the ground; dents quickly form on the fruits and the process of rotting begins. The crop is harvested gradually, in several stages. Collection begins from the lower branches, gradually moving to the top of the tree. Ladders and stepladders can be used. Tree branches are quite fragile, care must be taken.

Storing plums with subsequent ripening

During storage, plums may ripen if they were not fully ripe.

First, fruits are selected that are at approximately the same stage of ripening and do not have damaged areas. They are brought to a ripe state in a few days without placing them in the refrigerator. To do this, the fruits are placed in a warm, bright room for several days. There is no need to keep the crop under the sun on the windowsill for ripening!
Another way to speed up the ripening of fruits is to place them in a paper bag. The volatile gas ethylene, which is emitted by almost all fruits, contributes to their rapid ripening. In a confined space, plums are exposed to concentrated ethylene, causing them to quickly become ripe.
When unripe fruits are immediately sent to the refrigerator, they will not be able to ripen completely, and as a result will remain tasteless. It is better to leave them for several days at room temperature. And when they are ripe, move them to a cool place.

Plums should not be kept on a windowsill exposed to sunlight. This will cause the fruit to rot quickly.

The moment of full maturation can be determined by several signs.

The plum should become soft, have a fresh sweet aroma, and sometimes a slight dusty tint. When the fruit has acquired such qualities, it should be sent for long-term storage.

If the fruit is overripe, it produces a large amount of juice. The skin will begin to spread and the flesh will turn brown. Overripe fruits cannot be stored for a long time even in the refrigerator.

How and where to store plums correctly?

The rules for storing plums depend on their degree of ripeness and variety. Unripe fruits should not be placed in the cold. In this case, the ripening process will not occur, and instead of juiciness and freshness, the result of such storage will be withering and rotting.

The nuances of storing plums:

unripe plums should be stored at room temperature (it is better to use paper bags if you need to speed up the ripening process);
if plums are ripened at home, then they should be placed in the refrigerator only when they reach the required degree of ripeness;
at room temperature, it is not recommended to store plums on a windowsill or in other places that expose the fruit to direct sunlight (light and heat can spoil plums in just one day);
if during storage the plums have acquired a “dusty” coating, then this should not be considered a deviation (such a coating is typical for ripe plums);
It is not recommended to store plums in plastic bags (if it is not possible to avoid placing the fruits in a bag, then in no case should it be tied tightly; there must be oxygen inside it);
to store large plums, you can use cardboard egg cartons (this method is used when storing plums in the refrigerator);
when storing drains in plastic bags, be sure to pump out all the air (this is done using a special compressor);
due to increased air humidity, plums may begin to deteriorate earlier than expected (the maximum humidity level should not be higher than 90%);
if you store plums in the refrigerator at a constant temperature of 0 degrees, their flesh may darken (storage temperature should be within 5-6 degrees);
despite the long shelf life (two to three weeks), it is better to eat plums as early as possible (the longer the fruits are stored, the less intense their taste and aroma become);
Before freezing plums, the pits must be removed;
if there are a lot of drains, then they can be stored on the balcony (in a darkened area), placed in wooden boxes, previously covered with paper;
if plums are stored in a box, then the number of layers should be minimal to avoid damage to the fruits located at the bottom (3-4 layers maximum).

You can prepare plums for long-term storage using a simple procedure. If you first bring the fruits to maturity at room temperature, then keep them for 15 hours at 0 degrees in the refrigerator, and only after that provide a temperature regime of 2-5 degrees, then they will remain of better quality and will not lose their rich taste characteristics for three weeks. This method is suitable for unripe plums or durum fruits.

Storing fresh plums in the refrigerator, on the balcony, in the cellar

Fresh fruits are stored well if several conditions are met:

If plums are kept in plastic bags, this will lead to the formation of mold and rotting of the fruit. Therefore, immediately after purchasing, it is better to place the fruit in a container that is well ventilated.
Large fruits can be stored in the refrigerator, in cardboard egg packaging, after pre-treating it with an antiseptic.
Storing plums in egg cups will help them stay fresh for up to 3 weeks.
The storage temperature of plums in the refrigerator should not be lower than +5°C. A lower temperature will lead to loss of taste and aroma of the fruit, as well as darkening of the pulp.
Storing plums for the winter works well on a glassed-in loggia in wooden boxes. It is better not to stack fruit in more than two layers.
If you have a cellar, where the air humidity is 80 - 90%, and the temperature is constantly kept at +3°C -+5°C, you can store plums there. High humidity will cause the fruits to rot quickly, and too dry air will cause them to wilt.

If the standards given above are observed, the shelf life of fresh plums in the cellar can be 4 weeks. But there are varieties that are stored only in the refrigerator, and for no more than 2 weeks.

Processing plums for long-term storage for the winter

Besides freezing or storing fresh fruit in a cold place, there are a few simple ways to stock up on plums for the winter. Each of them does not require long-term heat treatment, so you don’t have to worry about the disappearance of useful substances; the vitamins are completely preserved.

Drying

Dried plums are an excellent ingredient for desserts and baked goods. For drying, it is recommended to use special units - an electric dryer, an oven. In summer, the sun's rays will do the process perfectly. Before drying, rinse the fruits and divide them into pieces. It is better to use fruits that are not too juicy; the cooking time will be significantly reduced.

Pickled fruits

There are many recipes for canning plums. Pickled fruits retain most of the beneficial elements. You can prepare a delicacy for the winter in many ways - steam the plums, sterilize them, or pre-boil them in syrup.

Plum in its own juice

The favorite recipe of many housewives is fruits in their own juice. To do this, fill the jars with pieces of fruit, add a small amount of sugar, wait until the plums release their juice, then, if necessary, add a little boiled water and seal.

Preparing candied fruits

To prepare candied fruits, fruits that are not too juicy are used. Sprinkle the plum particles generously with sugar, arrange in one layer on a baking sheet, and cook in the oven at low temperature until ready. Be sure to stir during the cooking process, making sure that the particles dry out and do not bake. Cool completely before packing. Store in containers, close the container tightly.

Vacuuming of fruits

Evacuation of drains is used in industrial production, in stores, and at home. The advantages of the method are that the fruits are not exposed to harmful environments, the particles do not become weathered, and they are stored longer. For vacuuming, you will need a special device that reliably glues the edges of the package, having previously removed all the air. Be sure to check the quality of the packaging; if there is even a tiny hole, the plums will begin to deteriorate quite quickly, and it will not be possible to prevent this process. At home, even after the process, it is recommended to store plums in cool conditions - in the refrigerator, cellar, basement.

Sweet plum in sugar

There is another great way to store fruits - candied. The first stage of preparation is to sprinkle generously with sugar, place in an enamel bowl, and wait until the sweet crystals are completely dissolved. Place the plums in clean jars, refill them with sugar, and immediately send them to a cool room, having previously sealed the containers hermetically.

The shelf life of the treat is up to a year. Use for making sweets, as a filling for pies, and prepare desserts.

Plum fruits are enjoyed by adults and children; the fruits are universal - they go well not only with pastry dough, but even with meat or vegetables. By following the storage rules, you can easily enjoy aromatic and juicy delicacies during the frosty winter, which will give the body an abundance of vitamins and nutrients.

Plum is a delicious, aromatic fruit. The harvest is harvested at the end of summer. They are stored and homemade preparations are made for the winter. The fragrant, juicy fruit should be handled carefully to preserve it for a long time. Improper storage leads to the fact that the delicate fruit begins to deteriorate.

To avoid this, you should follow certain rules that will help preserve the harvest for a long time. How to keep plums fresh for the winter? Will a plum tree sing after being picked? Questions concern many gardeners. Let's look at this in more detail.

Storing plums frozen

Freezing extends the shelf life of plums by several months, and in some cases up to 1 year.

Unripe fruits are not frozen - they will remain tasteless even after defrosting. First, they are brought to full ripening, and only then sent to the freezer.

To freeze plums for the winter you need to take the following steps:

Fully ripe fruits are washed and dried.
Then they are cut into two parts and the bone is removed. Fruits that are too large can be cut into several pieces.
After cooking, the pieces are laid out on a small flat dish and placed in the freezer for several hours.
After the slices are well frozen, they are transferred to bags or containers.
The containers are tightly closed and placed back in the freezer for long-term storage.

Once re-frozen, the fruit becomes inedible, so it is frozen in small batches, enough to eat at one time.

How to properly collect plums?

Before preparing the fruit for the winter, it must be properly collected from the tree. The following rules should be observed:

Harvesting should only be done in dry weather. Moisture causes the fruit to quickly begin to rot. Therefore, dry fruits can be stored longer.
Watch for ripening. Harvesting occurs in several stages, as ripening is gradual. Pick a ripe plum from the branches, do not wait for it to fall.
If you plan to store the crop for a long time, then it is recommended to cut it with scissors and immediately place it in storage containers. Keep the waxy coating, it protects against adverse environmental influences.
During harvesting, carefully remove the fruits. Start collecting from the lower outer branches, then gradually move to the upper branches, moving towards the trunk. The tree has fragile wood, so do not bend the branches. If you plan to transport or store the harvest, remember that you cannot shake the tree, otherwise the fruits will all be damaged. This method is only suitable if the fruits will be eaten immediately.
Ripening is not simultaneous, so harvesting is carried out in several stages. Ripe fruits are suitable for fresh consumption, for jam, and jam.
For storage, select without mechanical damage.

Freshly picked plums

How to store dried plums

Fully ripened fruits can be dried. The fruits must first be washed, then they are blanched and sent to dry in the oven. Fruits are dried at temperatures from 40 to 60°C for several hours. The degree of readiness depends on the variety and ripeness of the fruit. Throughout the drying period, the fruit is regularly turned over. The oven door is kept ajar to allow moisture to evaporate.

Fruits are stored in wooden containers with pre-drilled holes. If this is not possible, you can store dried plums in a tightly closed container made of plastic, glass or metal. Dried plums can be stored in fabric bags. To prevent damage to the drying material by pests, the bags are pre-soaked in a saline solution and then thoroughly dried.

The drying storage temperature should be at 18°C - 24°C. High humidity is unacceptable. Try to keep drying out of direct sunlight. Do not store the dryer close to heating appliances, or in the kitchen near the stove or sink. The best place is considered to be the pantry or, if there is none, the space under the bed.

What types of plums can be stored?

The shelf life of ripened fruits mainly depends on the type of plum tree and the chemical composition of the berries. Harvested fruits must remain firm, have a strong fruit shell and strong immunity to fungal diseases. Through the efforts of breeders, varieties suitable for long-term storage were obtained:

El Dorado;
Chachakskaya;
Empress;
Grand Duke;
Haganta;
Victoria;
Hungarian;
Anna Shpet.

The shelf life of collected fruits without loss of presentation can be 1.5-2 months. When choosing a tree variety, pay attention to recommendations for caring for the plant, as well as the declared varietal advantages.

Shelf life of fresh plums

In the fresh zone of the refrigerator, fruit can remain fresh for up to 2 weeks. But there are also varieties that can be stored for up to 20 days or more. For long-term storage, fruits can be wrapped in paper or paper towels.
In a cellar or basement with optimal conditions, plums can be stored for up to 1 month, if the fruits are regularly inspected and rotten ones are removed.
Freezing extends the shelf life of plums to 10–12 months.

To minimize losses and preserve the harvest for as long as possible, you should learn how to store plums and use these healthy, aromatic fruits throughout the year.

How long to store plums

Temperatures from +20 to +25 degrees keep plums fresh for several days and allow unripe plums to become more tender and juicy. If the plums were stored at this temperature and did not begin to deteriorate, then their shelf life can be extended in the refrigerator.

Ripe plums can be stored in the refrigerator for 10-14 days. Fruits should be placed in the compartment intended for fruits. In this compartment, an optimal temperature is created, and if it decreases, the fruits can spoil faster. Some varieties of plums can remain fresh in the refrigerator for three weeks.

Frozen plums can be stored for up to 10-12 months . You only need to freeze them once. Repeated freezing is not allowed for this category of fruit. Before placing in the freezer, plums must be washed and packaged in cling film or a plastic bag. You can freeze the fruit in a closed container.

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In a cellar or premises with similar conditions, plums are stored for several weeks. During storage, fruits are regularly inspected and sorted if necessary. It is not recommended to allow sudden temperature changes.

Dried plums can be stored for several months. The process of preparing fruits includes preliminary washing them, bringing them to maximum ripening at room temperature and subsequent blanching in a 1% solution of baking soda. After such procedures, the plums are placed in the oven for several hours at temperatures up to 45 degrees.

You can prepare plums for long-term storage using a simple procedure. If you first bring the fruits to maturity at room temperature, then keep them for 15 hours at 0 degrees in the refrigerator, and only after that provide a temperature regime of 2-5 degrees, then they will remain of better quality and will not lose their rich taste characteristics for three weeks. This method is suitable for unripe plums or durum fruits.

Features of storing plum crops

To preserve plums for a long time, they should be removed from the branches along with the stalk. It gradually releases moisture to the fruit, and the fruit does not wither for a long time.

Plums on the tree ripen gradually. Therefore, they need to be removed in several stages, selectively, to prevent fruit shedding and damage.

Before harvesting, you need to prepare boxes, trays in advance and line them with paper. Plums should be placed in this container immediately. You should try to touch the fruits as little as possible. This will help preserve the waxy coating that protects the plums from the influence of the external environment.

The number of layers in the container should not be more than three or four. Thus, the lower fruits will not be deformed during storage.

It is important that the fruits are dry - they last longer. Therefore, a rainy day is not suitable for harvesting. It is unwise to pick fruit after watering or early in the morning when there is still dew on the fruit.

Boxes with drains are placed in a dry room (cellar). The most desirable air humidity for fruit storage is 80–90%. When it is too high, the fruit will quickly begin to rot. If the humidity is too low, plums wither and lose their juiciness.

In a dry cellar, the fruits can be stored for up to four weeks. But some varieties can only be kept in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

To ideally prepare plums for long-term storage, you can do this:

Collect unripe fruits and bring them to ripeness at room temperature.
Place the plums in the refrigerator at zero degrees. They must stay there for 15 hours.
Provide a temperature of 3–5 degrees.

In this way, plums can be preserved for no more than three weeks. During this time they remain tasty and healthy. This storage method is suitable for hard plums or unripe fruits.

Storage conditions

For long-term storage of fruits, you need to create optimal conditions:

Maintain the ideal temperature when storing on the balcony, pantry, cellar.
Provide ventilation by placing in containers with holes.
Do not use iron containers for storage. As the temperature rises, apples will begin to release ethylene, which negatively affects their appearance and taste.

The shelf life of ripe apples depends entirely on the variety. The ideal temperature is +4 degrees, but not lower than -1. Humidity – 85%. If properly maintained, fruits will last in the refrigerator for a long time, up to 3-4 months.

Storage methods at home

Ginger is used in small quantities for preparing vegetable, meat, fish dishes, baking or drinks. The remaining root can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer, dried or pickled.

How to freeze

Ginger root can be stored in the freezer for almost a year. Before putting the tuber in the freezer, wrap it in cling film or place it in a plastic container.

Vacuum package

You can peel the ginger, cut it into pieces and put it in a vacuum bag, seal it tightly and pump out the air. In this state in the freezer, the root will retain its beneficial properties for 3-6 months.

On a tray

Usually the whole root or cut into pieces is frozen.

To do this, take a tray and cover it with parchment paper. Then spoon out the chopped ginger in small portions. Cover the top of the tray with cling film and place it in the freezer. Frozen portions of ginger are transferred to a plastic container and sealed with a lid.

How to store ginger in honey

Fresh ginger root can be peeled and finely grated or chopped in a blender. Then this mass must be mixed with liquid honey. This remedy is used for colds, to boost immunity, or in cooking.

Drying

The ginger tuber is peeled, cut into slices, cubes, and strips. You can grind it using a blender or a coarse grater. Then dry for 2-4 hours in an oven preheated to 50 degrees on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

In a refrigerator

The whole root can be wrapped in cling film and placed in the refrigerator. In the cold, ginger will retain its juiciness and freshness for 1 month. If stored for a longer period of time, the root will dry out.

In vodka or alcohol

You can make a vodka or alcohol tincture from ginger root. Ginger is ground on a grater or in a blender and placed in a jar. Then pour vodka. You can add a spoonful of honey to the tincture. For half a liter of vodka, take 20 grams of ginger root. The tincture is kept in a dark place for half a month, and then filtered through cheesecloth.

Candied ginger

The root is peeled, cut into thin slices and boiled in sweet syrup until soft. Then take it out of the water, dry it, dip it in sugar syrup and put it in the oven to dry for 2-4 hours.

How to preserve in pickled form

Fresh ginger tuber can be pickled in rice vinegar and sugar. First, the ginger needs to be peeled, grated with salt, then washed and cut into thin slices. Then blanch the ginger slices in boiling water for 5 minutes (you can add a piece of beetroot for a pink color). Then pour in a marinade of rice vinegar and sugar. After 1-2 days the dish is ready. Pickled ginger in a glass jar can be stored for about 3 months.

Fresh

It is better not to cut the ginger tuber into slices, otherwise it will dry out quickly. It is advisable to wrap the whole piece with cling film and place it in the refrigerator. For 1-2 weeks, the ginger will remain fresh and juicy.

Purified

Ginger root, peeled, can be placed in a jar and filled with vodka, sherry or rice vinegar. A whole tuber can be hidden in a vacuum bag. It is better to keep the peeled root in the cold.

Sliced

Ginger, cut into slices or sticks, can be placed in a zip-top food bag and placed in the freezer. If you don't have a bag, you can wrap the pieces in cling film.

Fresh ginger root can be placed in soil consisting of peat and sand. It should be stored in a dry and cool place. If the soil is wet, the root may grow.

Traditional recipe for plums in syrup

Plums in sugar syrup for the winter according to a traditional recipe is a classic version of preparing this preparation, which you should familiarize yourself with first of all.

You will need:

plums in the amount of 10 kg;
sugar – 1.5 kg;
citric acid – 0.5 tsp. (if the fruits are very sweet and the jam needs to be acidified);
water - approximately 1 liter for every 3-liter cylinder.

How to cook:

Sort the fruits, remove the stems and leaves, wash them and cut them into 2 parts. Discard the bones.
Place the plum halves among the steamed jars, shaking them lightly so that they are distributed and placed evenly. Tamp down a little.
Pour boiling water over top and let sit for about 20 minutes until the water cools slightly.
Pour it into a saucepan, add sugar to the liquid at the rate of 0.3 kg per 3-liter jar, and boil.
Pour the plums again, this time with freshly prepared syrup.
Roll up immediately.
Place the container to cool under a warm blanket.

The next day, remove the blanket and put the jars in permanent storage. It can be carried out at room temperature in the pantry or at a low temperature in the cellar.

Features of storing prunes at home

There are some features that are mainly due to the following factors:

method of processing the product (dried or dried);
temperature and humidity;
packaging and storage containers.

Important! It is not recommended to store dried or sun-dried plums in plastic bags for more or less long periods of time, as this makes the product sticky and reduces its quality

At room temperature

The simplest and most effective method of storage, in which the product retains all its beneficial and tasteful qualities. If the apartment has normal air humidity (45–60%), it is more advisable to store dried fruits in this way. As for a specific place, there are few requirements for it: it should be dark, dry, not hot, and preferably there should be no strong-smelling products nearby. A closet or pantry will do.

Selected (whole, undamaged) dried fruits must be placed in jars, enamel metal dishes, food-grade stainless steel containers or food containers, and placed in the place of your choice. If the air humidity is within normal limits, you should not tightly close the containers - just close the lids so that air gets inside.

Did you know? One day, an American businessman involved in the production of prunes decided to optimize costs by replacing workers picking the fruits with monkeys. For this purpose, the businessman purchased several hundred monkeys in Panama, which ate almost the entire harvest, and instead of enriching the enterprising planter, they drove him into debt.

Suitable containers for storage at room temperature are:

glass jars, the neck of which can be covered with paper, securing it with an elastic band (nylon or screw caps should not be used);
glass containers for bulk food products;
unflavored metal tea cans;
metal containers for bulk products;
wooden barrels and boxes;
enamel dishes with lids (cans, pans)

In a refrigerator

The refrigerator is the most suitable option for storing dried product. The same glass or metal containers are suitable as containers. But the best solution would be zip bags, since such packaging takes up less space. Whatever container (packages) you take, it should not be tightly closed; constant access of air is necessary.

You should close the package tightly only if (and only for a short time) if there are products with a strong odor nearby. In addition, the contents should be checked every 10–15 days for any fruit starting to spoil and condensation. If such fruits are found, they must be removed from the total mass. If there is condensation, the contents are laid out on a kitchen towel and allowed to dry, after which they are placed in new bags or clean containers.

In the freezer

There is no need to place prunes in the freezer. It is not recommended to store food products for longer than 1 year, including in the freezer. In addition, in the freezer the product loses most of its beneficial qualities, and the taste after defrosting leaves much to be desired.

Important! If you have a lot of free space in your freezer, and using dried fruit involves further heat treatment, then you can freeze it. Just remember that you shouldn’t defrost the product after this; you need to cook it immediately.

In paper bags and bags

This storage method can be classified as storage at room temperature, but since it has some features, it is worth talking about it separately. If suitable containers are not available, bags made of linen or cotton fabric, or paper bags will do. The advantage of storing in this way is the free access of air.

As for the negative aspects, here, perhaps, it should only be said that dried fruits should be kept in linen and paper bags only in places where there are no pests (moths, ants, bugs). Before use, linen bags must be soaked in a salt solution and then dried.

Advantages and disadvantages of this method

Drying is a very popular way to store and prepare supplies on your own for the winter. However, this method has both positive aspects and disadvantages.

pros

long-term storage of fruits;
saving space when storing the finished product;
for the most part, preservation of the beneficial properties and vitamins of the fruit;
simplified harvesting process, compared to salting or seaming;
possibility of long-term storage of dry vegetables and fruits (in comparison with canned ones);
ease of use of dried products, preservation of their taste and nutrients;
the ability to dry those fruits that are not suitable for pickling.

Minuses

The disadvantages of this process are:

significant loss of weight and volume of the finished fruit - they lose up to 90% of their weight;
some loss of vitamins and beneficial properties of the product - the fruit loses up to 30% of its minerals and vitamin C;
due to loss of moisture, the fruits become dry, sometimes hard, which complicates the process of cooking them in the future;
the drying process is not suitable for all vegetable fruits;
Preserving dried products is problematic - mold often spoils the fruit.

Did you know? Scientists date the invention of this storage method as drying back to the Neolithic era - about 9000 BC. e. Due to global cooling, the ancient inhabitants had to stock up on food for future use, which is why they were forced to dry roots, herbs and some vegetables in reserve.

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