Tricks for storing peeled cassava so that it stays fresh and doesn't turn black for up to 2 weeks without soaking it in water

YouTube/NINA Q A

Whole cassava can last a long time at room temperature, but if it has been peeled, special storage is required to maintain its quality.

Brilio.net - Cassava is a food ingredient from a type of tuber that is rich in nutrients. According to verywellfit.com, cassava contains vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and fiber. Consuming cassava can help improve the immune system and overcome metabolic problems. Because it is rich in nutrients, cassava is often chosen as a menu for meals at home and can be a substitute for rice because of its high starch content.

Consuming cassava can make the body full and increase energy. Because it is often consumed, many people store cassava as a food stock at home. Whole cassava can last a long time at room temperature, but if it has been peeled, special storage is needed to maintain its quality. Improper storage can cause the surface of the cassava to turn black. According to pokpoksom.com, these black spots are caused by the toxic polyphenolase enzyme, so cassava is not suitable for consumption if its color changes.

Many people try various ways to overcome this problem, such as storing cassava in the refrigerator by soaking it in water in a closed container, which can keep the cassava white for up to a week. To extend the shelf life, you can try a trick from YouTube user NINA Q A. In one of her videos, she shows how to store peeled cassava so that it can last up to two weeks.

Within 2 weeks, the stored cassava is still white and does not rot.

photo: YouTube/NINA QA

As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube NINA QA on Saturday (11/9), peel the cassava first and then cut it into several pieces. After that, put it in an airtight container (which has a tight lid).

photo: YouTube/NINA QA

Once it has been arranged in a container, store it in the refrigerator immediately. In the video, YouTube user NINA QA emphasizes storing the peeled cassava in the freezer. That way, the cassava will freeze and stay white for up to 2 weeks. However, cassava stored in the freezer still experiences changes, you know. The YouTuber user also explained it.

"If you put it in the freezer, don't be surprised if it's a bit soft when you take it out of the freezer. After the ice content disappears, it's still safe to use, and it will slowly harden again after being placed at room temperature," explained YouTube NINA QA when a netizen asked in the comments column.

photo: YouTube/NINA QA

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