How to store fresh maca?

Food preservation is a difficult problem faced by many people, especially fresh food. If the storage method is not correct, it will rot and spoil over time, which will be wasted. Once eaten by mistake, it will bring hidden dangers and harm to human health. Maca is a rare food with high nutritional value and delicious taste. It is important to master the correct preservation method. So how to preserve fresh maca?

Maca was first produced in the Andes Mountains of South America at an altitude of 3,500 to 4,500 meters. Because it grows in such a harsh environment, fresh maca fruit is extremely rare. It is precisely because of its rarity, coupled with the nutrients it contains and its health benefits to the human body, that the value of maca has skyrocketed. Therefore, maca is regarded as a very rare and precious plant variety.

The best way is to dry it naturally and then store it in a sealed container. It is usually best to use a glass bottle or a sealed bag. The temperature should be suitable and not too humid. Someone once spent tens of thousands of dollars to buy dried slices, but he didn't take good care of them and they all became damp and moldy. It was such a pity. If you have fresh maca, you can stir-fry the fresh maca roots with meat or other vegetables and eat them, or you can add honey and fruit juice to the fresh roots and drink it as a beverage. You can also dry fresh maca and stew it with water or milk, which will make it more nutritious.

For consumers who have purchased bulk maca, the most practical storage method is to spread the bulk maca on the sunny ground to dry when the sun is good. Then, gently pick up the maca and put it into a plastic film bag. Put an average of about 200 grams of Sichuan peppercorns in a cloth bag for every kilogram of maca at the bottom, seal it, and place it in a cool and dry place. In areas with a dry climate, check it every 30 days or so and dry it in sufficient sunlight. In areas with a humid climate, check it every 20 days or so and dry it in sufficient sunlight. (Please add peppercorns as needed depending on the quantity you purchase.)

Through the above introduction, everyone is clear about how to preserve fresh maca. Many foods need to be properly stored after purchase. If they cannot be eaten in one go, they can be dried in the sun or processed. This will extend the shelf life of the food. However, sometimes they cannot be stored for a long time and it is best to eat them as soon as possible.