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Autumn is the time of bright, tasty and juicy fruits. However, you want to feast on them even in winter, when there is little choice. Therefore, the question of how to store pomegranate in order to enjoy it in cold weather becomes relevant. After all, the fruit is rich in useful substances and vitamins, which the human body especially needs in winter.
How to choose?
Storing pomegranates is only possible if the fruit has been chosen correctly. Any mechanical damage significantly reduces the storage period.
Everyone knows that a ripe fruit is very juicy. Outwardly, this manifests itself in a thin, slightly dried peel, which tightly fits the grains of the fruit. If the skin is elastic and moist, then, most likely, the pomegranate was plucked while still green. The color of the peel can be varied: from light green to red. In this case, the color should be uniform and have a slight sheen.
Have you noticed brown spots on the fruit? It is corrupted by rot. It is better to refuse to buy such a pomegranate.
Ripeness is evidenced by the “crown” on its top. If it is dry and open, feel free to purchase such an individual. The green “crown” indicates the immaturity of the fetus.
However, storage time should also be taken into account. If the use of pomegranate is planned in a few weeks, it is better to opt for an immature individual. During the storage period, it will ripen.
Video “How to choose a good pomegranate”
From the video you will learn how to choose the right good ripe fruit.
How to prepare for storage?
After choosing the right pomegranate, you should start preparing it for storage. After all, the fruits “lie” only in appropriate conditions.
The place for storage is chosen depending on its duration. You can use the refrigerator, balcony, cellar or freezer.
Storing pomegranates provokes the evaporation of liquid from them. In order to prevent this, it is worth wrapping each individual in paper. If there are a lot of them, fruits should be put in a small container, for example, a box, and paper should be laid between the rows. It will absorb liquid and prevent rotting.
At home, filling the “crown” with clay is also acceptable. This will reduce moisture evaporation. Clay is diluted with water to the consistency of sour cream. This mixture fills the “crown”.
At what temperature should it be stored?
The main condition for storage is the correct temperature. Pomegranates, like most tropical fruits, are best stored at 1 ° – 2 °. The storage duration in this case depends on the species. Sour varieties are stored for about 9 months, and sweet ones – up to 5.
It is permissible to store fruit on the balcony or in the refrigerator. You can also use the cellar if it has low humidity. The temperature should not exceed 8°. In this form, the fruits can be stored for 2 months. If rot appears on one of them, such a garnet is removed to prevent spread to others.
The longest time allows you to store freezing grenades. In the freezer, fruits can be stored for up to a year. However, it all depends on the variety and the initial condition of the fetus.
When freezing, almost all useful substances disappear, so freezing is not the best way to save. However, rotten pomegranates can be stored that way. It is enough to peel the fruit, divide it into grains, and then place it in a bag and a freezer.
So, pomegranate is known for its beneficial properties. It contains many vitamins, amino acids, minerals and fiber. That is why many try to save it for the winter. The main thing is to do it right, and then you can fully enjoy the tropical taste even in severe frosts.
Video “Benefit”
From the video you will learn what useful properties the pomegranate has.
