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Not all gardeners correctly understand how much birch sap is stored and what conditions are necessary for this. There are various ways to keep birch sap fresh for quite some time. Each specific method has its own specific rules that must be taken into account.
Rules for storing birch sap at home
The shelf life of self-collected birch sap varies depending on how carefully all conditions of detention are observed.
A beginner gardener should be aware of several important factors:
- Shop birch sap is stored for 30 days. Moreover, the duration of suitability does not depend here on temperature. The main thing is that the composition is hermetically sealed.
- The shelf life of natural birch sap is approximately 4 days. Moreover, the temperature should be low, as when stored in the refrigerator. To increase the duration of storage, it is recommended to pour the freshly harvested product into pre-prepared sterilized jars and close tightly. Then it will retain its beneficial properties for about a week and a half.
- The shelf life of natural birch sap in the refrigerator can be a little more than 2 months. If this moment is violated, the product will lose its nutritional qualities. On the contrary, it will become toxic to the human body.
- In order to easily store birch sap at home for as long as possible, many gardeners are advised to add additional harvesting ingredients. It is better to roll up a large volume of the composition in sterilized jars with sugar or raisins. The calculation of sugar and raisins is simple: 1 g of sugar, 2-4 pieces of raisins are required for 5 liter of liquid. Also, for aroma and unique taste, you can add spices, herbs, citrus products. The containers should be closed and allowed to brew in a dark place for about 4 days. Under such preparation conditions, birch sap can be stored in the refrigerator for about a month.
- Preservation is another proven method of harvesting such a composition for the winter. Moreover, the suitability increases up to six months. For this method, the composition collected from the tree must be filtered several times through gauze or a sieve. This will keep it free of debris and insects. Then it is recommended to heat it to a temperature of about 80 degrees Celsius, and then sterilize the liquid in covered containers for several minutes. Store such solutions in a dark, cool place.
The content of the finished product varies depending on the purpose for which it is made.
How long is birch sap stored after collection
The collection of this healing unique liquid is carried out in early spring. It starts from the moment of swelling of the kidneys and continues until flowering. Many gardeners recommend collecting liquid during dew, namely in the morning.
Preparation of birch sap for storage
Freshly harvested natural product is stored in the refrigerator for a little more than 1 week, and at room temperature – up to 3 days. If you violate the rules of storage and duration, the composition becomes toxic, mold, rot often develop in it, and various pathogens begin to actively multiply. Therefore, it should not be consumed after the indicated period.
It is also important to know that it is better to use glass containers for such a product, rather than plastic ones.
How long is birch sap stored in the refrigerator
The shelf life of the natural composition is short – only 5 days. However, it can be artificially increased by additional processing of the primary collection. The frozen and double-strained composition can be stored in plastic bottles in the freezer for a little more than 1 month. The pre-pasteurized composition is stored in a glass container for up to about two weeks. However, it is worth remembering that the product itself loses some of its useful properties during this process.
Store-bought composition can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It should not be used after the expiration date.
How to store birch sap in plastic bottles
Before adding additional ingredients to the prepared composition, it is necessary to properly prepare and clean the collected liquid.
Ingredients:
- juice – 5 l;
- Honey – 40 g;
- raisins – 20 g;
- yeast – 15 g;
- bread – 15 g.
Algorithm of actions:
- Carefully strain the collected liquid.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Close the lid tightly. Remove to a warm place for about 24 hours.
- Then in the refrigerator insist about 5 days.
Store the finished product in the refrigerator for about 1 month.
How to store birch sap drinks
Due to the correctly selected preparation technology and the addition of various additional components, the solutions have a variety of shelf life. So, kvass can be kept in the refrigerator compartment for 3 months, wine-based balm – about six months, fruit drink – only 1 month.
In addition, some tinctures contain not only a tree product, but also its leaves, branches, and bark. The shelf life of such solutions is the longest – 7 months. This becomes possible due to the presence of tannins in the composition.
Store such products should be in a cool dark place at low temperature and in the absence of air.
How to store birch sap without boiling
If you plan to use plastic containers, you should mix the strained composition, citric acid and yeast. After this, it is necessary to let the solution brew in a warm place, and then remove it in the cold. Shelf life – 2 months.
How to keep birch sap for a long time
In its pure form, this product will not be able to retain its beneficial properties for a long time. Therefore, it is recommended to add yeast for the fermentation process or high-quality alcohol to it. You can also add pieces of fruit, herbs and spices for aroma and taste.
Conclusion
Birch sap is stored for different periods of time: it depends on the conditions of detention and the method of making the composition. Each housewife decides for herself, starting from the purpose of this drink, which method of preparing a healing solution to choose. However, do not forget about the specific features of such a liquid.
