How to preserve wax apples, these preservation tips

Normally, you probably don't get to eat wax apples very often. It's a tropical fruit, common in Guangdong and Hainan. Its flesh is spongy. There are some tips to preserve wax apples. They can be stored in the refrigerator or processed into dried wax apples for storage.

1. Keep fresh in the refrigerator

Wrap fresh wax apples (without water) in newspaper, put them into a plastic bag, and refrigerate them. This will ensure the loss of moisture and extend the shelf life. Take them out and wash them when you need to eat them.

2. Made into dried fruit

Due to the advancement of technology, many fruits are made into dried fruits in order to extend their shelf life. After processing, they have a different taste, the nutritional value will not be lost, and the shelf life becomes very long.

3. How long can wax apples be stored?

Generally speaking, the shelf life of wax apples is about one week under normal circumstances. It can be extended to about 10 days in the refrigerator, and can reach about half a year after being made into dried fruit.

4. Can you eat wax apples if there are bugs in them?

The larvae in the wax apple are edible, not harmful to the human body, and have a high protein content. In addition, whether this can be eaten depends on your mental quality. Most people tend to have a resistance to insects.

5. How to choose wax apple

1. Color: The color of wax apple is lighter in summer, purple-red, and darker in winter, close to purple. .

2. Size: It is larger than eggs. If it is too small, the taste will be worse.

3. Sweetness: Generally, sweetness can only be distinguished by taste. The sweeter the food, the better the texture.

4. Flesh quality: pinch the flesh with your hands to see if it is thick. If conditions permit, cut it open to check the flesh. The thicker the flesh, the better the quality.

6. Nutritional value of wax apple

Every 100 grams of wax apple contains 90.75 grams of water, 7.68 grams of sugar, 0.69 grams of protein, 7.8 milligrams of vitamin C, 2.05 milligrams of organic acid, 0.73 milligrams of anthocyanin, as well as trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, boron, manganese, iron, and zinc. It has the functions of anti-wrinkle, moisturizing, calming the mind, reducing swelling and promoting diuresis

, clearing away heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and relieving cough, and stimulating appetite and digestion.

7. Precautions for eating wax apples

1. There is usually dirt hidden at the bottom of the wax apple, so it is better to soak it in salt water before eating, and squeeze out the navel at the bottom of the fruit.

2. People with weak constitution and cold stomach should not eat too much to avoid aggravating the condition.

3. Don’t eat too many wax apples. It is more appropriate to eat 2 to 3 wax apples a day.

4. Wax apples are generally eaten fresh and can only be stored at room temperature for one week. It is recommended to eat them within a week.

8. How to eat wax apple

The fruit of wax apple is hollow (there are also solid ones), shaped like a wax ball. People also like to use it as a cold dish at banquets. It is a wonderful fruit for relieving alcohol. It has a light sweetness with a hint of sourness and a fragrance of apple, leaving a lingering taste in the mouth after eating. Dig a hole in the center of the wax apple, stuff it with minced meat, and steam it over high heat for more than 10 minutes. It is a famous traditional delicacy in Taiwan, euphemistically called "Four Seas United." Slice the wax apple and soak it in salt water for a while, then stir-fry it with cucumber and carrot slices. It not only has good color, shape and taste, but also is crisp and delicious. It is a rare summer diet therapy delicacy.