Mooncakes are a traditional food that we eat during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The mooncakes in each region may be different, but the fillings and production methods of the mooncakes are basically the same, but our Mid-Autumn Festival A lot of mooncakes are prepared every year during the festival. How should they be preserved? Many people say that they should store mooncakes in the refrigerator. Is it really okay to store them this way? What nutrition does mooncake have?

1. Can mooncakes be stored in the refrigerator?

Mooncakes can be stored in the refrigerator.

Mooncakes, like other starchy foods, can be stored in the refrigerator, which can effectively extend the shelf life of mooncakes. Just put a fresh-keeping layer on them like ordinary rice, pasta, etc.

2. Is it good to store mooncakes in the refrigerator?

It is not good to store mooncakes in the refrigerator.

Mooncakes are starchy foods. This type of high-starch food will undergo starch aging at low temperatures. Just like rice, it will harden after being placed in the refrigerator for a few days. The outer skin of mooncakes will also deteriorate after being stored for a long time. It becomes hard and tastes very bad when eaten. Therefore, mooncakes are not suitable for storage in the refrigerator.

3. How to store mooncakes

(1) Store at room temperature

The best way to store mooncakes is to store them at room temperature. Just put the mooncakes in a dry place , dark, light-proof and ventilated place to ensure that the mooncakes do not deteriorate for 5 to 10 days. If the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, it is not suitable for storage at room temperature.

4. Precautions when storing mooncakes

1. Mooncakes should be handled with care, especially Soviet-style mooncakes, which are most easily broken due to their crispy skin. If the cake peels off, it will not only affect the appearance, but also affect the taste and quality, and it will be susceptible to moisture and deterioration.

2. Mooncakes are rich in fat and sugar, and are prone to mold and deterioration when exposed to heat and moisture, so mooncakes must be stored in a low-temperature, cool, and ventilated place.

3. When storing mooncakes, they should not be placed together with other foods and sundries to avoid odor transfer and loss of their proper taste and characteristics.

5. Nutritional value of mooncakes

The fillings of Mid-Autumn mooncakes are quite nutritious. Let’s analyze the main fillings of mooncakes, including: walnut kernels, almonds, sesame seeds, melon seeds, and hawthorn. , lotus seed paste, red beans, jujube paste, and pine nuts, these are all seeds of plants, which can be said to be rich in nutrients. The seeds of plants are high in unsaturated fatty acids, mostly oleic acid and linoleic acid, which are good for softening blood vessels and preventing arteriosclerosis; they contain minerals, which are helpful for improving immunity and preventing zinc deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in children; lotus seeds, red Adzuki beans and sesame seeds are high in potassium, which can replace sodium salts in cells, nourish the heart muscle, and regulate blood pressure. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, some raw materials are mostly mild in nature, strengthening the heart, calming, and calming the mind. Some seeds are rich in vitamin E, which is anti-aging. Nourishes skin, black beard and hair.