In winter, people wrap themselves in thick cotton clothes to help their yang energy resist the cold. Goji berries can help replenish yang energy. Eating goji berries to nourish the kidneys has become a "golden rule" in many people's minds. As a result, more and more people buy goji berries and may not remember or be able to finish them all. And then they realize that the goji berries have become damp! What should they do? Can damp goji berries still be eaten?
1. Precautions for preventing damp goji berries
1. Vacuum plastic bag storage method: Place a small bag of quicklime in the plastic bag, and then put the cleaned goji berries into the plastic bag, seal the bag, remove the air from the bag, and store it in a cool place. With this method, check regularly to prevent air leakage.
2. Refrigeration method: Tightly tie the goji berries in a bag and put them in the refrigerator, keeping the temperature between 0-4℃. Goji berries have a special character—they like heat and are not afraid of cold.
3. Alcohol storage method: Damp goji berries are prone to insects and mold, so you can spray some high-proof white wine on the surface of the goji berries, preferably pure alcohol. Then pack them in a plastic bag and seal it. This method can also make the goji berries look more vibrant.
4. Baking method: Spread out the damp goji berries on clean paper. You can place them near the stove when cooking. Normally, they should be kept in a cool and ventilated place.
2. Can damp goji berries still be eaten?
If you find that the goji berries have become damp, first determine if they are moldy. If they are moldy, they cannot be eaten. But if there are no signs of mold and only appear sticky and damp, you can continue to eat them after drying them.
3. How to eat goji berries for health in autumn and winter?
Although goji berries have good nourishing and therapeutic effects, it is important not to consume excessive amounts of any nourishing product, including goji berries. Generally, eating 10 grams of goji berries per day has a beneficial effect on eyesight; 15 grams can help nourish the kidneys; and 30 grams can aid in weight loss.
Currently, in the dry autumn season, people often feel dry mouth, cracked lips, and flaky skin. When eating goji berries during this season, it is recommended to pair them with moisturizing foods such as snow pears, Fritillaria cirrhosa, lilies, and Polygonatum, for better effects. Of course, sour foods such as hawthorn can also be paired with goji berries to achieve a "sour and sweet harmonizing yin" effect.
Taking goji berries every day, especially in combination with lamb, Cistanche tubulosa, Morinda officinalis, and Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan, helps promote the growth of yang energy in the body and resist the severe cold of the natural world. In winter, goji berries can also be cooked in porridge and paired with various porridge dishes. Goji berry and corn soup is delicious, fragrant, and visually appealing.
