The expert listed the rules for preserving berries in August
To ensure that the berries harvested at the peak of the harvest do not deteriorate from bacteria and fungi, they must be harvested correctly. This was announced on August 2 by Asiyat Abdullayeva, Head of the Department of Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise and Biological Safety at ROSBIOTECH University.
"Pick in dry weather — wet berries spoil faster. Sort them out immediately, remove damaged, overripe or rotten specimens. <...> The berries must be washed, cleaned of excess debris, twigs and insects. After washing, dry them on paper towels," she said "Газете.Ru ".
To maximize the preservation of vitamins, it is recommended to spread the berries on a tray in one layer and freeze. Then transfer them to airtight containers or zip-closure bags, removing the air to prevent oxidation.
"Mix the berries with sugar <...> and put them in sterilized jars. <...> Bring the berries to a boil with sugar, pour into sterilized jars and roll up. For greater safety, additional heat treatment can be carried out in a water bath," the expert advised.
For preservation, it is important to sterilize jars and lids, for example, by steaming them or placing them in the oven. An alternative method is treatment with a solution of citric acid (one teaspoon per liter of water). If possible, you need to use a vacuum cleaner to remove oxygen — this will slow down the growth of aerobic microorganisms.
"Heat treatment is suitable for long-term storage, but it partially destroys vitamins. The main thing is careful hygiene at all stages," Abdullayeva summed up.
Gastroenterologist Sergey Vyalov told on July 29 that excessive consumption of fruits and berries can be dangerous. He clarified that unwashed fruits and berries may contain parasite eggs, pathogenic bacteria and mold.
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