How to store lychee
lychee
Ripe fresh lychee, if it has just been picked, will be stored for up to 10 days even at room temperature – the dense peel allows, and the berry will be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. But the berry will keep its maximum freshness for 5 days, so it is best to eat the berry during this period. In this blog, we will discuss how to store Lychee for a long time.
How to store lychee
Lychee is a very tasty berry that is becoming more and more popular in the USA. In order for it not to lose its taste, you need to store it correctly:
- A berry at home can deteriorate as early as the third day, so it should be stored at room temperature only if it is eaten in the next couple of days.
- In order for the shelf life of lychee to be longer (at least ten days), it is necessary to ensure the room temperature is from 0 to 1 degrees. Air humidity also affects the shelf life, so it should not exceed 95% and be around 90%.
- To increase the shelf life, you can put the lychee in a plastic-type package and send it to the refrigerator. The berry can be stored like this for a whole week, but it will become noticeably less sweet.
- If the berry needs to be stored around a month, then you need to peel it and place it in the freezer, after freezing it thoroughly.
Litchi storage errors
- Do not peel the lychee – the dense skin protects the berry from bacteria and moisture loss.
- Don’t put the lychee in a bag – it’s better to just wrap it in paper and store it in a vegetable drawer or winter refrigerator.
- Do not allow the peel to darken – this indicates that the berry has practically lost its beneficial properties and decay processes have begun. Such berries are suitable only for compotes and jams.
- Choose the right lychee – brown overripe, and greenish – unripe.
