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Slice or juice and store in the refrigerator.
Enter 2023.06.24 13:05 Edit 2023.06.24 10:35 Views 8,837 Enter 2023.06.24 13:05 Modify 2023.06.24 10:35 Views 8,837 There is a way to keep leftover watermelon fresh. [사진=클립아트코리아]
On a hot day like these days, there is no fruit like watermelon. The fresh red color pleases the eyes, and the cool juice makes the mouth happy. Watermelon is also rich in nutrients. Water is basic, and it contains lycopene, an antioxidant, citrolline, an amino acid that contributes to heart health, and vitamin A, which is good for the eyes.
Usually, watermelon cannot be eaten all at once, and there are many times when you have to store the leftovers. Leftover watermelon. What are some ways to keep it fresh? The American life and health media ‘Real Simple’ introduced how to store watermelon well.
◇When stored whole
To enjoy watermelon, it is best to store it at around 12 degrees Celsius. In terms of taste and nutrition, it is better to leave it at room temperature, but the indoor temperature in summer tends to exceed 20 degrees. A practical alternative is to use a refrigerator. If you put it in a whole without cutting it, you can keep it fresh for regarding 2 to 3 weeks.
◇When cutting and storing
Sometimes it’s hard to eat a whole watermelon at once. Cut the remaining watermelon into large chunks and put it in an airtight container. Wrapping it in plastic wrap or putting it in a plastic bag can cause bacteria to multiply quickly. One thing to keep in mind is that watermelons, like other fruits, must be washed thoroughly before eating. Baking soda can be used to remove pesticide residues or foreign substances more reliably.
◇Make with watermelon juice
When the watermelon is left unsettled, it is also a way to make juice and store it. If you put it in a sterilized glass bottle and put it in the refrigerator, you can drink it safely for up to 4 days.
◇Frozen storage
Watermelons can be frozen just like blueberries. However, it must be properly frozen. Freeze in the following order: Cut the watermelon into bite-size pieces→Remove the seeds→Put parchment paper on a tray and spread the cut watermelons so that they do not touch each other→Put the entire tray in the freezer and freeze for three to four hours until hard→Put in an airtight container or ziplock bag and write the date on it Then put it in the freezer.
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