Milk dates are a kind of fruit that many of us like to eat very much. However, the milk dates purchased by some people feel a bit astringent. So here we need to know how to deal with the astringency of milk dates. ? How to store fresh milk dates?
What to do if the milk dates are a bit astringent
The milk dates are a bit astringent because the milk dates are not fully ripe, so they have a bitter taste. Put the milk dates and ripe apples together. In a plastic bag, if it is sealed well, the apples will release ethylene, which has the effect of accelerating the ripening of the fruit. After 3 to 4 days, the bitter taste of the milk dates will disappear. Milk dates, also known as apple dates, are an excellent tropical and subtropical rare fruit. Different from mainland red dates, the peel is smooth and light green. The fruit has thin skin and crisp flesh, which is sweet and juicy. Milk jujube fruit is rich in nutrients. When eaten fresh, the meat is crisp, tender and juicy, with high sweetness, good taste and unique flavor. Put the winter dates into the bag, tie the bag tightly, and then store it in a cool and ventilated place. Generally, the winter dates will mature slowly in a few days. Put the green winter dates into a paper bag, then put two bananas or ripe apples, and then tie the mouth of the paper bag tightly. The green winter dates will be ripe the next day, because the ethylene released from ripe fruits can ripen raw fruits. The effect of use is good.
How to preserve fresh milk dates
Keep the temperature at 8-10 degrees and the humidity constant. It can be guaranteed for 2-3 months. It is impossible to have such conditions at home. However, you can use the refrigerator to preserve freshness: carefully select the dates, there should be no traces of insect bites or bumps, and put a handle on the dates, otherwise they will start to spoil from these places, then put the dates into a plastic band, exhaust the air, and put them in the mouth. Store in the refrigerator for 1 month. If you want to preserve milk dates for a long time, you can choose storable varieties. Harvest them when they are first to half red. Choose undamaged jujube fruits in a cool and humid place. Spread 3 cm thick wet sand on the bottom layer and put a layer of fresh dates (one (thickness of dates), then spread a layer of sand, then put the second layer of dates, then spread sand, put the third layer of dates, and stack in this way until it is 30 cm high. To prevent the sand from drying out, water can be sprayed on the surface to replenish the humidity. This method can be stored for more than a month. The jujube fruit is fresh, tender, crisp and sweet, with little nutritional loss. ?
What are the nutrients of milk dates?
The fruits of milk dates are rich in nutrients. When eaten fresh, the meat is crisp, tender and juicy, with high sweetness, good taste, unique flavor, crisp, sweet and delicious. The fruit is round or oval, with light skin color, yellow-green color when ripe, thick flesh, fine core, edible rate of about 95, sugar content of 11-15 degrees, crisp and sweet flesh, fragrant, and Known as the "little tropical apple". Milk dates are rich in a variety of vitamins, such as vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B, carotene, etc., and are known as "vitamin pills". In addition, it also contains trace elements such as phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc. According to measurements, every 100 grams of fresh fruit pulp contains 18-23 grams of carbohydrates, 0.86 grams of crude protein, 50-85 mg of vitamin C, and is also quite rich in vitamins A1, B1, B2, K, etc. Milk dates are rich in fructose, fiber, and especially vitamin C. The content is 5 times that of watermelon, 9 times that of pear, and 20 times that of apple. Its fructose and glucose content reaches 11-16, and its soluble solids content reaches 14-20. Milk jujube is neither cold nor hot. It has cooling, detoxifying, sedative and other effects. It is especially suitable for children and the elderly. It has health care functions such as purifying blood, helping digestion, and beautifying the skin.
Does milk dates taste like milk?
No. Milk dates are also called green dates and apple dates. The reason why they are called milk dates is not because they taste like milk, but because the pulp inside is white and looks very much like milk, hence the name milk dates. It tastes very crisp and tender, and is also very sweet. The weight of the fruit is about 50-150g, and it also contains many nutrients. It is also known as the "little tropical apple". It is not advisable to eat too much milk dates, because eating too many dates may cause abdominal distension. Excessive consumption of milk dates can easily cause diarrhea and damage the "spleen".