Can you put the antler in the refrigerator? Long-term storage method of antler

April 23, 2023
I bought some deer antler at home, but I can't finish it for a while, so I want to put it in the refrigerator.

Can I keep antlers in the refrigerator?

Deer antler can be kept in the refrigerator, but it should not be kept for a long time. Deer antler is a very valuable herbal medicine, it is made from the unboned antlers of the stags of the Muihua deer or the horse deer, and it is an animal medicine that is easily exposed to moisture or insects.

What to pay attention to when storing deer antler in the refrigerator

Tightly wrapped

Antler must be wrapped tightly in the refrigerator, because on the one hand, there is a lot of moisture in the refrigerator, so if the antler is not wrapped tightly enough, it will easily get damp and deteriorate; on the other hand, antler smells fishy, so if it is not wrapped tightly enough, it will easily smell like other food in the refrigerator, affecting the taste of other food and antler.

Freezing

Fresh antlers should be kept in the freezer to prevent high temperature and bacterial attack, while dried antlers can be kept in the freezer because they are dried and dehydrated during the production process.

How to keep deer antler in the refrigerator

1. Use a good quality self-sealing bag to put the antler in. 2. Squeeze the air out of the bag as much as possible. 3. Seal the bag well. 4, then take a plastic bag wrapped layer, tied tightly, put in the refrigerator freezer layer can be.

How long can you keep antler in the refrigerator

1-2 years. The shelf life of deer antler is about 2 years, because the temperature in the refrigerator is low, it is not suitable for bacteria and insect eggs, and if the moisture-proof measures are done properly, it can be put in 1-2 years, but it should not be put in too long, so that it will not be deteriorated by moisture and reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.

Long-term preservation of deer antler

Deer antler is a kind of animal medicine, the main thing is to protect it from moisture and insects, here are two simple ways to preserve it.

Preservation of dried antler with pepper

Pepper has a heavy taste and is effective against insects. Wrap the antler in a fine cloth, put it in a camphor wood box or leather box, then sprinkle pepper on it and seal the box well to prevent insects.

Dried antler lime preservation method

Lime has a certain drying effect, seal the antler with a self-sealing bag, put a layer of lime at the bottom of the porcelain jar, then put the sealed antler on top and seal the jar well, it can effectively prevent moisture to avoid antler mold.

Fresh antler freezing preservation method

Fresh antlers are more watery than dried antlers and are more prone to deterioration. You can store them in a good quality plastic bag, seal it, and then put it in the refrigerator for freezing (below 18 degrees Celsius).
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