How long is the shelf life of wolfberry?

Wolfberry is a very common Chinese medicine in daily life. Wolfberry is rich in various minerals. Regular consumption is very beneficial to the human body. It can also prevent some physical diseases and have health benefits for the body. Wolfberry is also rich in a lot of sugar, which makes it easy to get damp and sticky when stored. Generally, the shelf life of wolfberry is about 18-19 months, so pay attention to sealing it well.

The shelf life of wolfberry

Located in the transition zone between the Inner Mongolia Plateau and the Loess Plateau, it belongs to the northern temperate continental monsoon climate zone, with sufficient sunlight, high effective accumulated temperature, and large temperature difference between day and night. It is this unique geographical environment and climate that provide the most superior natural environment in the country for the growth of wolfberry, and it is known as "The Yellow River makes Ningxia rich, and Zhongning wolfberry is the best in the world."

Since wolfberry contains a lot of fatty oil and sticky sugar ingredients, it is very easy to lose oil. If stored for too long, it will affect the quality and reduce the efficacy. If you store it properly and there is no mold or insect damage, you can eat it, but the efficacy will be reduced. Generally, the shelf life of wolfberry is 18 months!

Can I still eat wolfberries that have expired?

It is recommended not to consume expired products, because not only does the nutritional value of expired wolfberries decrease, but they may also decompose harmful substances and harm the body.

What kind of wolfberry is considered expired?

1. The food has passed the expiration date on the product barcode. Such wolfberries are considered expired. Generally speaking, expired means that the food has passed the expiration date on the product barcode.

2. The wolfberries turn black or green, feel slimy to the touch, or even have small insects inside. Such wolfberries are also expired and have a strong spoilage reaction, so it is recommended not to eat them.

How to tell if wolfberry is expired

see

Generally, wolfberries have a bright color, plump flesh and a lustrous look. Expired wolfberries have a green, black, or something in between.

smell

Fresh wolfberries do not smell irritating, but expired wolfberries will have a pungent smell, which may be moldy or other pungent smells.

touch

You can easily tell whether the wolfberries are expired or spoiled by touching them. Expired or spoiled wolfberries feel sticky and may contain mucus.

How to prolong the shelf life of wolfberry

You can put wolfberries in the fresh-keeping column of the refrigerator. The shelf life of wolfberries in the refrigerator is much longer than that of wolfberries kept at room temperature. It is a good way to extend the shelf life of wolfberries.