How to preserve fresh Cordyceps sinensis

In daily life, each of us is under great work pressure, so we must learn to recuperate our bodies. Only in this way will our bodies not gradually deteriorate with time and age. Of course, there are also many kinds of nutritional supplements for people to choose from. Cordyceps sinensis is a relatively well-known health product. So how to preserve fresh Cordyceps sinensis? Let’s take a look at it together.

The key to preserving Cordyceps sinensis is to prevent moisture, moth and insects. Some people spend thousands of yuan to buy Cordyceps sinensis, but don’t know how to eat it properly. They keep it at home and it gradually becomes moldy or eaten by insects. Some are given by others, but they are not taken in time and cause mold and insect infestation, which is a pity. So, how to preserve 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.

Precautions

1. Don't 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.

Can Cordyceps be eaten if it is moldy?

Cordyceps sinensis is currently the most mainstream high-end gift, and autumn and winter are the best seasons to take it as a tonic. However, due to poor storage, it is very common for Cordyceps to become moldy when kept at home. When Cordyceps is exposed to moisture, it will molt, that is, the worm body will become empty shell and become flat after being pinched, but the quality of Cordyceps will be reduced. If there is slight mold, you can spray Cordyceps with white wine (use 250ml of wine per kilogram), then spray water after spraying, and fumigate with sulfur to prevent the seedlings from rotting for several months. If Cordyceps is found to be damp, it should be exposed to the sun immediately. If there are insects, you can fumigate it with sulfur or bake it lightly with charcoal fire, and then sift out the pests and wood debris.

How to preserve fresh Cordyceps sinensis? This question is not difficult to answer, because the storage methods of most Chinese herbal medicines and some nutritional supplements and health products are the same. Do not place them in humid places. However, often placing them in sunny places cannot guarantee that the food will not be infested with insects. They must be taken out and checked frequently. This is the best way.