Potatoes are a very common ingredient in daily life, but sometimes the potatoes we buy may sprout or rot due to being stored for too long, wasting the ingredients. However, today I want to share a little trick, using baking soda to preserve potatoes can effectively prolong the preservation time of potatoes, and they will not sprout or rot for half a year.
The key to preserving potatoes is baking soda, baking soda is a leavening agent and a good helper for absorbing moisture, baking soda has the function of absorbing water and absorbing odors.
First of all, the potatoes should be completely dried to keep them dry and avoid direct contact with baking soda, which may make the potatoes rot faster.
Need to prepare a carton, the carton can be protected from light and very breathable, is the first choice to preserve potatoes, the size of the carton can be selected according to the number of potatoes, the bottom of the carton is padded with a layer of newspaper or waste paper, the newspaper can absorb moisture, and then evenly sprinkle a layer of baking soda.
Then spread two layers of newspaper on top of the baking soda, and pay attention to avoid direct contact between the baking soda and the potatoes, because the baking soda will absorb the moisture in the air and get damp, making the soil and tofu rotten.
Put the potatoes into the carton, then use tape to paste and seal the carton, put the carton in a dry and ventilated environment, avoid direct sunlight, and can be stored for a long time for half a year.
In addition to sprinkling baking soda, we also need to pay attention to the following 2 points:
1. It is not recommended to use plastic bags to preserve potatoes, because plastic bags have poor air permeability and are easy to cause moisture and mold in potatoes. We should choose a breathable basket or cardboard box to store the potatoes.
2. Although baking soda can preserve potatoes for a long time, it is still necessary to check the condition of the potatoes regularly and remove the potatoes that have sprouted or show signs of decay to prevent other fresh potatoes from affecting them. It is recommended to open the carton every half a month to check, and if there are abnormal potatoes, they should be disposed of in time.
And using baking soda to preserve potatoes is a simple and effective way to extend the shelf life of potatoes without sprouting for half a year. It also ensures the quality and taste of the potatoes. However, it is still recommended that you buy potatoes in moderation and eat them as soon as possible. #春日生活打卡季#