Don't just separate it from the fruit, here's a trick for storing coconut water so it doesn't get sour and foamy for up to 5 months

foto: YouTube/Dapur Moochies TV

Signs that coconut water is no longer suitable for consumption can be seen from the appearance of foam or a change in taste to sour.

Brilio.net - Coconut water is often needed to make various typical Indonesian dishes. For example, coconut water can be used as water for chicken stew to make it taste more delicious, a mixture for traditional cakes or puddings, or a mixture for various drinks. Just like in the month of Ramadan, coconut water seems to almost never be absent from the iftar menu.

However, when storing coconut water at home, you have to pay attention to the method, you know. If you do it carelessly, the coconut water might no longer be fresh. Signs that coconut water is no longer suitable for consumption can be seen from the appearance of foam or a change in taste to sour. One of the triggers could be because coconut water is stored directly with the fruit. Therefore, it is best to separate the coconut water from the fruit flesh first so that it can last for more than 1 day.

However, it turns out, you can also store coconut water with one trick from netizens on the Dapur Moochies TV YouTube account so that this ingredient can stay fresh for up to 5 months.

First, make sure the coconut water has been separated from the fruit first. Then, put the coconut water in an airtight container or plastic. The owner of the YouTube account Dapur Moochies TV usually stores it in kilos of plastic, then ties the ends tightly with a rubber band.

photo: YouTube/Moochies TV Kitchen

After that, the coconut water must be stored in the freezer. Yup, freezing coconut water is a ninja way to keep this ingredient durable, not sour, and not foamy for up to 5 months. You can also store the fruit flesh in the same way so it can last a maximum of 5 months.

"If it's in the chiller, it's still safe for 2 days, but if it goes beyond that the taste turns sour," said the owner of the YouTube account Dapur Moochies TV, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (14/3).

The owner of the YouTube account Dapur Moochies TV also explained that when the coconut water is used, this ingredient can be immediately removed from the freezer, then processed using the thawing technique so that it doesn't freeze again.

Thawing is a way of thawing frozen kitchen ingredients, either by moving them to the refrigerator chiller for a while, leaving them under running water, soaking them in water, or other processes as needed.

photo: YouTube/Moochies TV Kitchen

How about it, this trick for storing coconut water is really simple, isn't it? Taking a peek at the Dapur Moochies TV YouTube upload which has been watched 4,000 times, several netizens have left enthusiastic comments about this trick, you know.

"How long can you store it in the freezer, bro? For coconut water and coconut meat," asked YouTube @@qaisazhar2092 and received a reply from the video owner, "I've never had it for more than 5 months."

Coconut water has several benefits that are associated with beautiful skin and hair. Here are some of the main benefits.

1. Skin hydration.

Coconut water contains lots of water and electrolytes, such as potassium and magnesium, which help keep skin hydrated. Adequate hydration can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and make skin look fresher and radiant.

2. Refreshes the skin.

Using coconut water as a toner or facial spray can have a refreshing effect on the skin, especially after basking in the sun or after doing activities that make the skin feel tired.

3. Skin whitening.

The nutritional content in coconut water, such as vitamin C, can help repair damage caused by UV rays and help reduce hyperpigmentation, making skin look brighter and more even.

4. Hair care.

Coconut water can also be used as a natural conditioner for hair. The electrolyte content helps moisturize and strengthen hair strands, and keeps the scalp healthy.

5. Reduces acne.

The natural antimicrobial content in coconut water can help reduce inflammation and bacteria that cause acne. Using coconut water as a toner can help clean pores and reduce the risk of acne.

6. Natural exfoliation.

A mixture of coconut water with other natural ingredients, such as sugar or coffee grounds, can be used as a natural scrub to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the regeneration of new skin cells.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.