Can winter melon be frozen

Winter melons are usually huge in size due to their variety, so the winter melons in fruit and vegetable markets are usually cut and sold. After you take the winter melon home, if you don’t eat it immediately, you need to put it in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life. When refrigerating, the winter melon must be kept dry and not washed with water. Some nutrients will be destroyed at low temperatures, so can winter melon be frozen? Let’s find out through the following article.

1. How to store winter melon after cutting it

After cutting the melon, wait for a while and you will see dots of mucus on the cut surface. Then take a piece of clean white paper the same size as the cut surface and stick it flat on it. Then smooth it out with your hands and stick it tightly. It will still be fresh after 3 to 5 days of storage. If you cover it with plastic wrap, the storage time will be longer.

2. Can winter melon be put in the refrigerator?

If the winter melon is cut, it can be stored in the refrigerator, but be sure to wrap it with plastic wrap before placing it in the fruit and vegetable layer.

3. Do I need to peel the winter melon when making soup?

It is best not to remove the wax gourd peel, as it has many functions. Indications: diuretic and anti-edema, used for edema, difficulty urinating, summer heat and thirst, and short and red urine. In addition, the seeds of winter melon can also be used as medicine, which has the effects of clearing heat and resolving phlegm, eliminating carbuncle and expelling pus, and promoting dampness.

Especially for those who have edema during pregnancy, it is better to drink this soup!

4. Long-term storage method of winter melon

1. Suitable storage conditions. Winter melon likes warmth and heat resistance, and is a cold-sensitive vegetable. Suitable storage conditions are: temperature of 10-15℃, relative humidity of 70-75%, and good ventilation. It can be stored at around 10-15℃ and can be kept for several months. Winter melon cannot tolerate low-temperature storage and will suffer chilling damage if the temperature drops below 10℃. However, if the storage temperature is too high, the respiration rate will increase, the tissue will quickly become soft, the pathogens will multiply rapidly, and the storage period will not be long.

2. Preparation for melon storage. Winter melon has a high water content, and tender melons and over-ripe melons are not suitable for storage. Therefore, the winter melon for storage must be 90% mature, with thick skin, thick flesh, dense texture, good quality, and a shiny green skin covered with wax. The stored melons must not be hit by frost. During the growing period, bricks should be placed under the melons or they should be suspended in the air. They should be protected from sunlight and no watering is allowed one week before harvest. Winter melons must be protected from rain before being stored. When harvesting, leave 3-5 cm of melon vines. Choose to pick them in the morning when the weather is cool. To prevent mechanical damage caused by collision between melons and microbial infection, wrap the winter melon with newspaper. During transportation, the winter melon should be handled with care to prevent scratches and bumps. Special attention should be paid to prevent it from being dropped or rolled, so as not to cause internal damage to the winter melon and create a major hidden danger during storage.