It turns out this is how to store Almond Nuts to be durable and durable

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• Medical Video: LIVE IT: Lose Weight with Avocados and Almonds
  
• Why should almonds be stored properly?
  
• How do you store almonds to last long?
  

Medical Video: LIVE IT: Lose Weight with Avocados and Almonds

For those of you who are on a diet to maintain weight, almonds can be the right snack for you. Because, this type of bean is rich in nutrients and fiber that can make you full longer. In order for these properties to be maintained, you must be smart in storing almonds so that the odor is not rancid or moldy. So how? See the explanation below.

Why should almonds be stored properly?

Almonds contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats which are good for maintaining heart health. However, the good fat content of almonds can be reduced if you put it at room temperature which is exposed to oxygen.

Over time, this condition can trigger a rancid odor and make the almond taste bitter and unpleasant. Rotten almonds are not poisonous, only the fat content is no longer useful. You certainly don't want to eat rotten beans, right?

Reporting from Verywell, almonds are one type of bean that is susceptible to contamination by Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause symptoms of diseases related to food such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.

You might think that Salmonella more commonly found in raw eggs or raw chicken. In fact, this one nut can be an intermediary for transmission Salmonella in the United States in 2000 and 2004.

As a result, almonds are now not recommended to be eaten raw, but should be baked, steamed, or processed in other ways. Don't worry, there isn't a single processing process that can reduce the nutritional goodness of almonds.

How do you store almonds to last long?

Almonds can last longer than other types of beans. Because, this one nut contains several phytochemical antioxidants that can protect it from fungal growth.

Well, here is how to store the right almonds to last long.

1. Store almonds in airtight containers such as plastic containers, plastic bags or sealed vacuum bags. The goal is to reduce oxygen exposure to peanuts, thus inhibiting the growth of bacteria that trigger fungi and rancid odors. In addition, this method can also prevent almonds from absorbing odors from other foods.
2. Store almonds in a dark, cool environment and low humidity levels like a refrigerator. Set the refrigerator temperature to 4 degrees Celsius with a relative humidity level of less than 65 percent so that almonds remain fresh and durable.
3. Almond freeze onfreezer so that the storage time lasts up to four years. However, don't forget to wrap it first with a plastic container or a sealed vacuum bag to prevent the formation of ice crystals.

According to the California Almond Board, the period of storage of almonds depends on the processed products of the almond itself. Well, here is how to store almonds according to the type of product.

• Raw Almonds: hold for two years if stored in a refrigerator orfreezer.
• Roasted Almonds: lasting up to one year if stored in airtight containers placed in the refrigerator orfreezer.
• Almond Pasta (paste almonds): hold for 1 to 1.5 years if stored in the refrigeratoror freezer.