Tips for selecting and storing peanuts

  If you are buying peanuts with shells, you should choose peanuts with clear and deep patterns on the outer shell and plump particle shapes; If it is dried peanuts without a shell, the beans should be picked intact, with a smooth surface, no external damage or insect infestation, or white powder. The storage method of peanuts: Peanuts must be sealed, dry, and stored properly, otherwise they may become damp and susceptible to fungal infections. Among them, the most common aflatoxin can easily cause liver damage. Therefore, peanuts with mold growth should not be eaten, and it is best to discard them once they exceed their shelf life.

  First, dry the peanuts by sun drying, remove impurities, and then seal them tightly in plastic food bags without holes. Each bag contains 1-1.5 kilograms. Before sealing, put a few chopped dried chili flakes into the bag. After sealing, placing it in a dry and ventilated place can prevent the peanuts from spoiling for one year, thus achieving the functions of moisture-proof, mildew proof, and insect proof.