How to preserve fresh, whole pomegranates
Storage at normal room temperature
For this storage method, you just need to keep the pomegranate in dry, cool places, not exposed to direct sunlight. With this storage method, pomegranate will keep its freshness for about 5 to 7 days.
Store in the refrigerator
If you want to extend the shelf life of pomegranates, keep them in the refrigerator's refrigerator. When stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 4 to 7 degrees Celsius, the shelf life of the pomegranate will increase to about 1 to 2 weeks.
How to store separated pomegranate seeds
For diced pomegranates, preservation requires more attention. Once separated, put the pomegranate seeds in a zip bag or plastic box, clean glass box, then close the lid and put it in the refrigerator for storage. This will make the fresh pomegranate seeds delicious for about 3 to 5 days.
If you want to extend the time, you can store the pomegranate in the stone partition. If left in a stone partition, the pomegranate's shelf life can be extended to about 2 to 3 months.
Some small notes when preserving pomegranate
- Do not leave pomegranate next to fresh foods such as meat and fish.
- Wash your hands before putting pomegranate seeds in your bag or box.
- Before combining to eat pomegranate, if you find the pomegranate has a strange smell, you should absolutely not eat it.
- If you have taken the pomegranate out of the stone part to eat, absolutely do not freeze it.
