Proper Storage Of Quinces

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The main reasons for the rapid decay of quince can be high humidity and too hot temperature in the room. In compliance with all rules quinces can be stored for monthswithout compromising either taste or juiciness.

A small amount of quinces can be placed in the refrigerator. If you have a lot of quinces, then you will need to try to find the most suitable place and create special conditions for storing the fruit.

Storage of quinces at home

- if you have a lot of quinces, then it is better to store in a cellar or basement (to maintain freshness, these fruits need cool conditions, it is difficult to keep them in the apartment a large number of fruits);

- a large amount of quinces should be stored in boxes with partitions so that the fruits do not touch (you can sprinkle the fruit with sand or wrap each of them with paper);

- bury the quinces in sandwhich can be replaced with sawdust or dry grass;

- quince can be stored near apples (but not one on top of the other fruit);

- pears can accelerate the process of ripening and rotting quince, so it is not recommended to keep these fruits near in any case;

- it is better to keep the freshness and juiciness of the quince, using paper or foil (each fruit is wrapped separately);

- You can store the quince in polyethylene, but it is better to use a plastic wrap rather than plastic bags;

- You can to increase the shelf life of quince, if you buy unripe fruits in advance (but you can not store such fruits in the refrigerator, you can put them in the cold only after they are fully ripe);

- should not be stored too small, damaged or battered fruit (it is better to prepare compote, quince jam or eat quickly in other forms);

- you can freeze quince not only fresh, but also after heat treatment (for example, the fruit can be first cooked, then cut with a blender and frozen in the form of puree);

- chopped quince should be stored only in the refrigerator (like apples), and you can wrap it with cling film);

- the ripe quince is stored best in an extremely dark place;

- at room temperature ripe quince should be stored no more than two weeks (you can not put the fruit in the sun);

- drying is considered additional way to store quince (the fruits are dried in the oven for several hours at a temperature of about 50 degrees, the fruits are pre-cut into pieces and the cores are removed);

- if it is not possible to put the quince in the refrigerator or cellar, then in room conditions the fruit should be stored in dark places, the fruit is pre-placed in paper bags);

- You can treat quince with melted wax or rub it with vegetable oil (this technique will help avoid drying of the peel of the fruit).

Where and how much to store quince

The refrigerator is considered ideal storage space for quince at home. In the fruit compartment, the temperature regime fully meets the requirements of this category of fruit.

The optimal quince storage temperature is considered from 0 to +4 degrees. Under such conditions, the fruit is able to retain its juiciness and stay fresh for 2 months.

If you use additional funds, then the shelf life of quince in the refrigerator will increase to 4 months. In this case, you will have to follow all the rules exactly as prescribed.

The ratio of temperature and shelf life of quince:

- from 0 to +1 degrees - 4 months;

- from 0 to +4 degrees - 2 months;

- from +4 to +8 degrees - 1 month;

- above +8 degrees and at room temperature - no more than 1 month (maximum 3 weeks).

Quince can be stored in the freezer for more than 7-9 months, and after exposure to low temperatures its taste properties become more saturated. Before placing in the freezer, the fruit must be cut, the seeds and peel must be removed and the pulp must be cut into small pieces. Repeated freezing of fruit must be completely ruled out.