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Red caviar is considered a delicacy. It is served to the holiday table in tartlets, consumed for breakfast together with butter and bread. Many people prefer to buy caviar by weight, the product is packed in plastic containers. If we neglect the storage conditions, the delicacy will spoil in a matter of days. Practical recommendations will help you to preserve the useful qualities of the product and enjoy the exquisite taste. Consider the important aspects in order, we select the main thing.
Useful properties of red caviar
Red caviar contributes to an accelerated set of muscle mass due to the fact that it contains a large amount of amino acids and protein. It has a beneficial effect on the nails, hair, skin.
In addition, the product is useful for people with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the cardiovascular system, kidneys and liver. Caviar contains about 12-15% of correct fats, which have a beneficial effect on the entire body, including the activity of the nervous system.
Vitamins of all groups that are present in red caviar, saturate the cells with oxygen and rejuvenate the skin, strengthen the bone tissue. If you regularly use such a delicacy, the risk of atherosclerosis is reduced.
Storage features of red caviar
It is known that red caviar refers to products that are prone to rapid spoilage.
- Important aspects that affect the duration of storage are considered to be the conditions of processing and harvesting fish, the speed of disinfection immediately after fishing, compliance with sanitary standards during harvesting, maintaining the optimum temperature.
- The period during which the raw material lay before the specialists began to process and preserve it is important. Also important are preservatives and additives that are contained in brine.
- Russian manufacturers prefer to be limited to acids with a safe balance, which do not allow eggs to ferment. As a rule, a vegetable oil preservative is used.
- In the case of foreign manufacturers, their products contain much more preservatives. Such a move is due to the fact that the roe requires a longer storage time due to transportation.
Temperature storage of red caviar
- Red caviar contains the maximum amount of protein. In addition, the product is rich in amino acids, which quickly deteriorate during severe freezing or, on the contrary, heat treatment (heat). For this reason, it is recommended to observe the temperature conditions as correctly as possible.
- Ideal conditions are considered to be the indicator from -3 to -8 degrees. In a home refrigerator, they usually keep to a temperature of -3 to 0 degrees. In the freezer from -11 to -18.
- Caviar is stored in the freezer for quite a long time, about 10-12 months. If you prefer to keep red caviar in the refrigerator, the period is automatically reduced to 30 days. In this case, it is desirable to put a closed jar with the product to the far wall of the device.
- Grainy salmon caviar released at the factory, corked in tare in compliance with all norms, is stored for 1 year.In the case of caviar by weight, the period is 5-6 months, not more. Taste qualities will not suffer, if you observe the temperature and do not exceed the expiration date set by the manufacturer.
How to store eggs in a plastic jar
Special conditions regarding the storage of caviar in plastic containers are not provided. The main thing is that the tank was dry, clean, without inclusions of foreign products. After preparing the container, treat it with a solution by mixing 50 g. salt with 100 ml. boiling water. Wipe the container and dry it, lubricate with sunflower oil.
Put the eggs in a thick layer, place the parchment paper on top (can be replaced with an album sheet) dipped in vegetable oil. You can skip this step if the jar is equipped with a rubber-lined fender that fits snugly.
Do not allow oxygen to enter the cavity of the container, otherwise the caviar will deteriorate quickly. Keep the delicacy in the fridge for no longer than 30 days. You can put a treat in the freezer, in this case you do not need to lay the top sheet, treated with oil.
How to store eggs by weight (freezing)
- In most cases, caviar by weight is cheaper than its counterparts in factory packaging. However, in order to preserve the usefulness of the product, the spawn will have to be frozen.
- In order to carry out the procedure correctly, take plastic cups, packaged eggs on them. Fill containers to the middle, not higher. Wrap the neck with food film, plastic bag or foil.
- Put the glasses in the freezer, do not crush the walls of the dish, otherwise the grains burst. Subsequently, you can not use caviar as a decoration, for example, salads or main dishes.
- The simplest option is the packaging of red caviar in plastic cans, sealed with lids. In this case, you must also put the product in the freezer.
- Caviar in bulk is often packaged in plastic (food) bags. Prefer dense small products, in one package do not put more than 50 grams. composition, otherwise the caviar will doubt and burst.
- An excellent option for freezing jars are considered baby food. They are equipped with tight lids, so they are ideal for packaging caviar.
- Frozen caviar in bulk, packaged in cans, plastic containers or packages, can be stored for about 10 months. However, it is recommended to use it within six months after freezing.
- To defrost the caviar, take one portion, leave it at room temperature for 10-12 hours, then proceed to use.
Other ways to store red caviar
- You can store red caviar in a tin. This recommendation is relevant in those cases if you purchased the product in the factory packaging with the appropriate labeling.
- If you have already opened the container, it is impossible to plug it back, keeping it tight. In this case, wrap the container with cling film or foil, put it on the middle shelf of the refrigerator. Store as recommended by the manufacturer, not longer than a month after opening.
- You can move the eggs to a plastic container, such a move will prevent the drying and oxidation of the grains. To do this, wash the jar, dry and smear with vegetable oil. Spread the eggs, tightly clog.
- You can also shift the eggs to glass containers from under baby food, then send them to freeze.It all depends on personal preferences, most importantly, use the product in the next 30 days.
It is easy to store eggs in plastic cans, if you follow the basic rules. Disinfect, dry and grease container. Put the eggs in a thick layer, top with a sheet of paper, oiled. Cork the dishes, send them in the freezer for 10 months or in the refrigerator for 30 days.
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