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Health Always clean and store cherries and berries properly
Although fruits and vegetables are healthy, they should always be thoroughly washed before eating to remove possible pathogens. For cherries and berries here are some special considerations. Experts have some tips in stock.
Delicate fruits spoil quickly
At least five servings of fruits and vegetables should be consumed per day, according to health experts. Because it contains many important for our body vitamins, phytochemicals and minerals and fiber. In the case of cherries and berries, which are currently in season, many Germans like to access them without mentioning the health aspect. Since almost all fruits are very sensitive and spoil quickly, a lot should be kept in storage. Experts have helpful tips.
Cherries and berries are currently in season. The tasty fruits are relatively sensitive and should always be properly cleaned and stored. (Image: bergamont / fotolia.com) Store in a cool and shady place
Pink, purple, dark red: cherries and berries are delicious and popular with many German citizens. In terms of storage, however, they are extremely demanding:
"Between maturity and spoilage is often only a small amount of time. After shopping, they should be stowed directly in a cool and shady place. The refrigerator is very well suited for this, "it says on the website" deutsches-obst-und-gemuese.de ".
However, they do not tolerate strong heat or sunlight. According to the portal, strawberries, redcurrants or gooseberries should only be washed shortly before preparation "so as not to destroy the natural protective film".
Clean raspberries under a gentle shower jet
The Federal Association of Producer Organizations Fruits and Vegetables, which initiated the information portal, explains what has to be observed during storage.
Raspberries are - bought fresh - according to the experts only one day. So that the soft fruits retain their intense aroma and consistency, they should be cleaned carefully and with a gentle shower spray with water.
Long immersion in water is to be avoided, as this removes the aroma from the berries.
Remove the sepals of strawberries after cleaning
When it comes to strawberries, the green sepals stay in the wash. This prevents the fruits from becoming watery. Instead of under a hard jet of water, the fruit should be better cleaned in a bowl filled with water.
The stalk can then be removed with a small knife.
According to other experts, you should store strawberries for a maximum of two days and not eat fruits with dark bruises.
Keep cherries with stems
Currants are best stored unwashed. If you want to eat the delicate berries, you can wash them in stagnant water. For the jet from the line they are too sensitive.
With the fork of a fork, the berries can easily be brushed off the stem. You can also freeze them well, preferably in whole panicles.
Cherries should be kept with a stalk and better not in a plastic bag, because they rot fast in it.
It is best to remove the style only after careful brushing so as not to wash out the aroma. Fruits that are cracked or crushed must be sorted out immediately as they mildly mold. (Ad)