Shade and avoid light, away from the fruit basket;
The grapefruit is forbidden from direct sunlight, which will accelerate the water evaporation of the fruit and lead to atrophy and deterioration. Therefore, it should be stored in a cool and ventilated place to avoid sunlight. Fruit basket is also not suitable for storing grapefruit, because it is easy to accumulate moisture and germs at the bottom, which affects the preservation of grapefruit.
Cold storage in a greenhouse with moderate temperature;
Proper temperature is the key to prolong the fresh-keeping period of grapefruit. Generally speaking, the fresh-keeping effect of grapefruit is better at 5~ 10 degrees Celsius. If the temperature at home is high, you can put grapefruit in the refrigerator, but the temperature should not be lower than 4 degrees Celsius, otherwise the fruit will be frostbitten and the taste will be affected.
Handle with care to prevent collision and squeezing:
The skin of grapefruit is delicate and easily damaged by collision or extrusion, which in turn breeds bacteria and accelerates decay. Therefore, when handling and storing, we must handle it with care to avoid collision and heavy pressure.
Store separately and keep dry:
Storing grapefruit separately can effectively avoid squeezing each other and infecting germs. It is also very important to keep the storage environment dry. If the air is too humid, the skin of grapefruit is easy to produce mold, which affects the taste and health.
Regular inspection and timely elimination:
During storage, it is necessary to regularly check whether grapefruit has deteriorated. If the peel is found to be damaged, soft or smelly, it should be removed in time to prevent the spread of germs.
Other auxiliary methods:
In addition to the above methods, there are some auxiliary means to extend the shelf life of grapefruit. For example, wrapping grapefruit with plastic wrap can reduce water evaporation and bacterial invasion. You can also put an appropriate amount of apples or pears in the box for storing grapefruit, because the ethylene gas released by it can delay the ripening speed of grapefruit.
Ripe grapefruit, enjoy as soon as possible:
For mature grapefruit, the storage time is relatively short, so it should be eaten as soon as possible. Generally speaking, ripe grapefruit can be stored for 1~2 weeks at room temperature and 2~3 weeks after refrigeration.