What are the storage methods of Cordyceps sinensis?

How to store Cordyceps sinensis? Let's see what the key is that it stores. In fact, the key to storing Cordyceps sinensis is to prevent moisture, moth and insects. Many people like to stock up a lot of Cordyceps sinensis at home, but they don’t know how to store it. As a result, it starts to get infested when it is kept at home. It is a pity that it gets infested before they have a chance to eat it. Now let’s take a look at how to store Cordyceps sinensis.

Home preservation of Cordyceps. The amount of Cordyceps that an average family buys each time will be slightly more than the amount taken at one time, so it is necessary to pay attention to the storage of Cordyceps. If the amount of Cordyceps sinensis is small and the storage time is not long, just put it together with a small amount of Sichuan pepper or Cortex Moutan in a sealed glass bottle and refrigerate it in the refrigerator. If the quantity is large or needs to be stored for a long time, it is best to put some desiccant in the storage area in addition to the pepper and moutan bark. If you find that the Cordyceps has become damp and soft, you should take it out immediately and expose it to the sun or roast it lightly over charcoal fire. If you have a kimchi jar at home, you can also put some quicklime at the bottom of the jar, put a small pad on the lime, then put the Cordyceps on the pad, cover it, and put some clean water next to the sink. This way, it can be preserved for a longer time. It is generally best to store Cordyceps for no more than a year, otherwise its effectiveness will be greatly lost.

Note: 1. Do not use the freezing layer of the refrigerator, just use the fresh-keeping layer. 2. Be sure to seal it, which is why you need to use two layers of plastic bags, or maybe you can use three layers. 3. Check regularly, at least once a month. If you find any moisture or mold, be sure to dry it in the sun and then store it as mentioned above. At home, we can completely follow the method of Cordyceps merchants. In addition, we can also put peppercorns in a cloth bag and store them together with the Cordyceps. Sichuan pepper not only has a certain moisture absorption function, but more importantly, its smell can kill bacteria.

In fact, the fresher the Cordyceps sinensis is, the higher its value, so it is recommended not to keep it for too long. It can be stored for 5 years under vacuum conditions, but under normal circumstances, the shelf life is only 2 to 3 years, and the effective ingredients will be lost over time. Therefore, you must read carefully the storage methods of Cordyceps sinensis introduced above.