foto: YouTube/Diana Rahma
Brilio.net - Nastar is one of the cookies that must be present during Eid. No wonder, this cookie has a distinctive aroma and unique taste. One of its specialties lies in the pineapple jam filling that combines a sweet taste with a touch of sourness, making it addictive when eaten.
But behind its deliciousness, nastar is a cake that is easily moldy and smells rancid. This happens because pineapple jam contains quite a high water content, so the cake is more susceptible to mold if not stored properly.
In addition, improper storage can also accelerate nastar to become rancid. Factors such as humid air and exposure to sunlight can accelerate the oxidation process in nastar ingredients, making the taste change and less delicious.
Therefore, it is very important to store nastar in the right way. Proper storage can extend its shelf life. If nastar usually only lasts 1-3 months, with this method, nastar can remain delicious and last up to 6 months!
To be more precise, a YouTube user named Diana Rahma once shared how to store nastar so that it lasts for 6 months. In one of the videos uploaded, she explained her own experience in storing nastar. Who would have thought, nastar only needs to be stored at room temperature.
As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Diana Rahma, nastar that is to be stored is simply packed one by one. In the video, she packs nastar in small plastic. After wrapping, tie the plastic tightly so that no air can enter.
photo: YouTube/Diana Rahma
After that, put the nastar into a jar. Make sure the jar is airtight so that the nastar lasts. Now, the jar containing nastar can be placed on the table (room temperature).
photo: YouTube/Diana Rahma
In the video, Diana explains the results of storing nastar in the second, fifth, and sixth months. In the first two months, nastar still looked good, not moldy or rancid. When tasted, the taste was still good. However, the fragrant aroma of the baked cake was no longer there.
Then after being stored for 5 months, the condition of the nastar is still not moldy and rancid. According to Diana, the taste is still good, but not as good as at the beginning of making it. At this stage, the dominant taste is actually salty because the margarine is thicker.
photo: YouTube/Diana Rahma
In the sixth month, no mold has emerged. However, the nastar skin is starting to get a little soft. Even so, according to Diana, the nastar and the jam are still delicious, they don't taste stale or rancid when eaten.
"If we want to make this cake long before Eid, maybe we can upgrade the quality of the ingredients, so that we can maintain the aroma and taste," explained YouTube Diana Rahma.
photo: YouTube/Diana Rahma
FAQ about how to store pineapple tarts so they don't get moldy or rancid
1. Do pineapple tarts have to be stored in the refrigerator?
Not necessarily. Nastar is actually better stored at room temperature in an airtight container. Storing nastar in the refrigerator can actually make the texture change to become hard and less delicious when eaten.
2. How do you ensure that pineapple tarts stay crispy even if stored for a long time?
Make sure the nastar is completely cool before storing it in a jar. Use an airtight jar and avoid opening the lid too often to avoid exposure to humid air that can make the nastar soft.
3. Why can pineapple tarts quickly become moldy even though they have been stored properly?
This usually happens because the pineapple jam still contains too much water or has not been cooked until it is completely dry. Make sure the jam is solid enough before using it as a nastar filling.
4. Can nastar be stored for more than 6 months?
Yes, as long as it is stored properly and the ingredients used are of good quality. However, the longer it is stored, the texture and taste may change slightly, especially the distinctive aroma of nastar which begins to diminish.
5. How do you know if nastar is no longer fit to eat?
Stale nastar usually has a rancid smell, a changed taste (bitter or too salty), and mold or white spots appear on the surface. If you find these signs, it is best not to consume nastar anymore.
(brl/tin)
