Preserving raw watermelon
For raw watermelon, the preservation method is extremely simple. Depending on how long you want to keep watermelon, you can choose the right storage method.
If you want to store watermelon for about a week, you can leave it outside and store it at room temperature. However, you should keep watermelon away from vegetables, fruits and if possible, you should spread a layer of straw on the floor and place the watermelon on top.
In case you want to store watermelon for longer, you can store it in the refrigerator. Watermelon when stored in the refrigerator can extend its shelf life to about 2 months with the condition that the storage does not have fresh vegetables and odorless foods.
Storage of watermelon after being seasoned
According to research from the Food Safety and Hygiene Research Institute, wrapping watermelon in a food wrap and then putting it in the refrigerator for storage will increase the amount of bacteria on the melon surface by nearly 300 times compared to storing it in a sealed container.
Therefore, to ensure safety, you can cut the melon into small pieces and put them in a container, close the lid and then put it in the refrigerator for storage. made in this way, the melon is still fresh and delicious for 2-3 days.
In case you can't eat all the melons, you can put them in the freezer for storage. However, watermelon when stored in a stone compartment will change a lot in structure after defrosting, the melon pieces will no longer be crispy and firm. Therefore, for frozen watermelon, you can use it to make ice cubes, juices or smoothies.
