Rich in vitamins and microelements, tasty and juicy beets are one of the main products in the human diet.
Most often, beets are used boiled for preparing salads and cold vegetable appetizers.
It is possible to preserve the nutritional value and taste of excess boiled beets, subject to a certain temperature regime, correctly selected containers and storage location.
We will tell you further how long and under what conditions boiled beets are stored.
Beneficial features
Much can be said about the beneficial properties of beets , but the main thing is that they do not disappear when cooked. The mineral and vitamin composition and properties that this vegetable possesses do not disappear after heat treatment. Temperature has a detrimental effect on vitamin C, but there is not much of it in beets.
Beets have a beneficial effect on the system and the digestive process. With regular consumption of beets (3-4 times a week), stool normalizes , constipation, bloating and heaviness disappear. Has a mild laxative and diuretic effect. Beets gently cleanse the body of waste and toxins.
Beets normalize blood pressure . Makes capillaries more elastic. Helps with atherosclerosis. This vegetable has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Helps fight colds and bad mood.
Beetroot is an excellent helper in the treatment of anemia. It helps increase hemoglobin and iron in the blood.
All these properties of beets are explained by its rich composition . Beets contain a large amount of B vitamins, as well as vitamin A and E.
The mineral composition is very diverse; beets contain almost all the elements of the periodic table : iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iodine, selenium, fluorine, copper, phosphorus and many other minerals. Organic acids are present: oxalic, malic and citric.
Beets contain a large amount of fiber . All these substances are not destroyed during cooking, but are stored in the beets.
In the video you will learn about boiled beets, the benefits and harms of them:
Alternatives
In addition to the refrigerator, boiled beets can be kept in the cellar or even on the balcony. But such a room must meet strict requirements:
Temperature range – from 0ºС to +8ºС.- No exposure to direct sunlight.
- High-quality packaging that will prevent moisture evaporation and prevent the vegetable from spoiling in the open air.
- Protection from rodents in the basement and birds on the balcony.
If there is a threat of frost, beets should not be stored on an open balcony.
At what temperature should it be stored?
Boiled beets are stored at temperatures from 0 to 6 C. At this temperature, boiled beets can be stored for up to 10 days . After 10 days it is advisable not to use it. After all, if the temperature is above 0 C, then beets spoil during long-term storage and become unfit for consumption.
When thinking about how long you can store boiled beets in the refrigerator, know that they can be stored for up to 1 month , provided that the temperature in the refrigerator is below 2 C.
Even for a month, the beneficial properties of beets are preserved and can be safely eaten. After the expiration date, do not use beets.
Tips and tricks
- It is useless to keep some vegetables and fruits in the same box to avoid the release of ethylene, which subsequently leads to spoilage of the taste of the root vegetable.
- If there is a need to store a large batch of carrots in the refrigerator and avoid sprouting of the tops, you should cut off the top of the root crop by 1-2 centimeters.
- During the holidays, sometimes there is not enough time to prepare a large festive table, but you need to have time to prepare a lot of dishes and so that they are fresh, having prepared the ingredients in advance, there is a simple method for storing carrots. Note. Peeled carrots should be placed in a plastic box with clean cold water - in this case, the carrots will last 3-4 days. If you change the water often, it can last a week.
- You can wrap pre-washed and peeled carrots separately in cling film or paper so that they do not come into contact with other vegetables.
What is it stored in?
To prevent beets from drying out and spoiling, they must be stored correctly. An excellent storage method is storing in vacuum bags. These bags do not allow air to pass through, and therefore microorganisms.
Even if the refrigerator or freezer malfunctions, the beets can be stored in such a container for a couple of days without the required temperature . Ziploc bags and plastic containers. These types of packaging will perfectly preserve beets, preventing them from spoiling.
Everyone chooses what will be more convenient for them to store the product. For example, a container is an excellent container, but bulky.
Tips for choosing root vegetables
There is a desire to preserve a boiled vegetable only under one condition - if the root vegetable is tasty. Housewives who grow beets themselves are confident in the quality of their harvest. Those who purchase a product on the market should pay attention to the appearance of the product. The vegetable with a thin skin that has a dark red tint has the best taste. In terms of size, it is recommended to take a medium fruit.
The optimal dimensions are no more than 15, but not less than 12 cm in diameter.
If desired, you can determine how much sugar it contains by looking at the shape of the vegetable. Flattened root vegetables are considered sweeter, while oblong ones have a neutral taste. It is important not to make a mistake with the age of the product. Young root vegetables have a delicate structure and mild taste; they should not be cooked for long, otherwise all the color will go into the water. Old vegetables have a fibrous, rough texture and take a long time to cook. For food, it is best to choose mature specimens.
Storage methods
- We prepare the beets for cooking : wash them, remove all dirt, extra tails and leaves.
- Boil the beets.
- Let it cool naturally.
- Peel off the peel.
- Cut into rings 1-1.5 cm thick.
- We pack in containers. We choose any container (bag with zippers, vacuum bag, plastic container). We pack tightly, trying to leave less air.
- Place in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Place a sticker on the packaging with the date of freezing. This is necessary, because the shelf life in the refrigerator is 30 days, and in the freezer up to 60-80 days.
How to prepare beets?
The easiest way, perhaps, is to bake beets. It will retain all the “usefulness”, and during the cooking process you will not need to monitor the level of liquid in the saucepan and add it. And it’s much easier to wash the mold in which the beets were cooked than the saucepan in which they were cooked. It takes from forty to sixty minutes to cook beet root vegetables in the oven. The exact time will depend on the type of vegetable and its size.
Before baking, the beets are thoroughly washed and dried. Then you need to put it in a sleeve or wrap it in foil (you need to do several layers). If the root vegetables are large, they should be wrapped separately when baking in foil. And in order for the vegetable to retain its juiciness and valuable components, make sure that the sheet of foil fits snugly against it.
You can also cook beets in a slow cooker. By the way, root vegetables are baked and boiled in this kitchen appliance. As for cooking, you can use the option of steaming products. Steamed beets are the most beneficial for our health.
You can also cook beets in a microwave oven. Root vegetables are also baked and boiled in it. When baking, the beets are placed in a special bowl and some water is added to it. I must say that in any case, the entire culinary process will take fifteen minutes.
Advice! A common problem many housewives have when preparing appetizers with beets is the coloring of other components. Sprinkle the root vegetables with purified vegetable oil, and the beetroot “neighbors” will retain their original color.
Basic Rules
How to properly store white cabbage in winter?
Preparation
We begin harvesting white cabbage in the fall, preferably before frost sets in.
Cabbage tolerates frost down to -7 degrees well, so if it freezes at night, do not rush to pick, the frozen leaves need to thaw, otherwise the head of cabbage will spoil.
Choose cool but dry weather. Cabbage harvested in warm weather will be more susceptible to rotting during storage. For long-term shelf life, the head of cabbage must be fully ripe. To do this, press firmly, it should be very tight.
Pull the plant out of the ground, cut off the root, leave the stump long. Heads of cabbage with two upper covering green leaves are suitable for winter. Allow these leaves to wilt before storing them.
Where to store cabbage? It is best stored in a cellar or basement. You can’t store the heads of cabbage in one pile, as they begin to rot faster. If there are no shelves, make a flooring from boards. All surfaces must be washed with a baking soda solution.
Fold in 2 rows with the stalks up, in a checkerboard pattern. Cabbage contains a sufficient amount of moisture, so place straw under the heads of cabbage and change it constantly. If there is little space, you can store it hanging.
One way to store cabbage in this video:
Optimal conditions
What are the optimal storage conditions for white cabbage? For long-term storage, temperatures from -1 to +2 degrees are suitable.
Air humidity should be 90 - 98%. If the room is colder, the cabbage will freeze, and when it thaws, it will quickly deteriorate; if it is warmer, it will rot.
Is it possible to store white cabbage at home? The optimal place is a closet on a glazed loggia. It needs to be insulated, use regular polystyrene foam.
Place the heads of cabbage in one row on the shelves, having previously wrapped each one with paper, parchment or just newspaper in several layers.
A pantry is also suitable; for this, the stalk is completely separated, the top leaves are removed and the head is wrapped in several layers of cling film. Smooth each one thoroughly to avoid any air bubbles.
Check the cabbage in your pantry once a week and remove any bad leaves. Condensation has formed, the heads of cabbage need to be unrolled, dried thoroughly, and wrapped again.
You can also store fresh vegetables in the refrigerator, only on the lower shelves, wrapped in food parchment.
How to store white cabbage in the cellar for the winter? One of the ways to store cabbage in the cellar is in this video. Let's look:
We have prepared materials on harvesting, freezing and drying cabbage.
Timing and methods
What is the shelf life of white cabbage? Subject to storage conditions: temperature and humidity, the green vegetable is perfectly stored for up to 6 months; hybrid cabbage varieties can have a longer period. True, there are varieties with a shelf life of no more than three months.
How to store white cabbage? Storage methods:
- in plastic boxes – 2 – 3 months;
- in new plastic bags. Plant the heads of cabbage and tie it tightly, without air access;
- in the hole. Each row of heads of cabbage is covered with sand, and the top of such storage is covered with spruce branches;
- to freeze. In this condition, cabbage can be stored for a very long time, the main thing is not to refreeze it again. You can also learn about the rules for freezing types of cabbage such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower from our articles;
- An interesting way is right in the garden. Under the snow, the cabbage will be like in refrigerators;
Watch a video about the technology for storing white cabbage right in the garden in winter:
pickling and pickling is a way to keep the heads of cabbage less dense; Heads of cabbage are stored longer if you dip them in clay, diluted to a creamy consistency, and dry them outside.
Cabbage contains a large amount of vitamin C, which is preserved no matter how it is stored.
So, preserving cabbage is not so difficult, following simple rules and requirements, and delicious healthy dishes from this vegetable will be on your tables until spring.
You can learn about this method of storing white cabbage, such as pickling or pickling, from the video:
