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Not all gardeners correctly understand how much birch sap is stored and what conditions are necessary for this. There are various ways to keep birch sap fresh for quite some time. Each particular method has its own specific rules that must be taken into account.
Rules for storing birch sap at home
The shelf life of self-collected birch sap varies depending on how carefully all conditions of detention are observed.
A beginner gardener should be aware of several important factors:
- Store birch sap is stored for 30 days. Moreover, the duration of suitability does not depend here on temperature. The main thing is that the composition is hermetically sealed.
- The shelf life of natural birch sap is approximately 4 days. Moreover, the temperature should be low, as if stored in the refrigerator. To increase the storage time, it is recommended to pour the freshly harvested product into previously prepared sterilized jars, close tightly. Then it will retain its beneficial properties for about a week and a half.
- The shelf life of natural birch sap in the refrigerator can be a little over 2 months. If this moment is violated, the product will lose its nutritional quality. On the contrary, it will become toxic to the human body.
- To easily store birch sap at home for as long as possible, many gardeners are advised to add additional ingredients for harvesting. A large volume of the composition is best rolled up in sterilized jars with sugar or raisins. The calculation of sugar and raisins is simple: 1 liter of liquid requires 2 g of sugar, 4-5 pieces of raisins. You can also add spices, herbs, citrus products for aroma and unique taste. The containers should be closed and allowed to stand in a dark place for about 4 days. Under these conditions of preparation, birch sap can be stored in the refrigerator for about a month.
- Mothballing is another proven method of preparing this formulation for winter. Moreover, the suitability increases up to six months. For this method, the composition collected from the tree must be filtered several times through cheesecloth or a sieve. This will clear out debris and insects. Then it is recommended to heat it to a temperature of about 80 degrees Celsius, and then sterilize the liquid in covered containers for several minutes. Store such solutions in a cool dark place.
The storage conditions of the finished product vary depending on the purpose for which it is manufactured.
How much birch sap is stored after collection
The collection of this healing unique liquid is carried out in early spring. It starts from the moment the buds swell and continues until flowering. Many gardeners recommend collecting the liquid during dew, namely in the morning.
Preparing birch sap for storage
Freshly harvested natural product is stored in the refrigerator for a little over 1 week, and at room temperature - up to 3 days.If the storage rules and duration are violated, the composition becomes toxic, mold and rot often develop in it, and various pathogens begin to multiply actively. Therefore, it should not be consumed after the indicated period.
It is also important to know that for such a product it is better to use glass containers, rather than plastic ones.
How much birch sap is stored in the refrigerator
The shelf life of the natural composition is short - only 5 days. However, it can be artificially increased by additional processing of the primary collection. The frozen and double strained composition can be stored in plastic bottles in the freezer for a little over 1 month. The pre-pasteurized compound is stored in a glass container for up to about two weeks. However, it is worth remembering that the product itself loses some of its beneficial properties during this process.
Store formula can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It should not be consumed after the expiration date.
How to store birch sap in plastic bottles
Before adding additional ingredients to the prepared composition, it is necessary to properly prepare and clean the collected liquid.
Ingredients:
- juice - 5 l;
- honey - 40 g;
- raisins - 20 g;
- yeast - 15 g;
- bread - 15 g.
Algorithm of actions:
- Strain the collected liquid thoroughly.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Close the lid tightly. Put away in a warm place for about 24 hours.
- Then leave in the refrigerator for about 5 days.
Store the finished product in the refrigerator for about 1 month.
How to store birch sap drinks
Due to the correctly selected preparation technology and the addition of various additional components, solutions have a wide variety of shelf life. So, kvass can be kept in the refrigerator compartment for 3 months, wine-based balm - about six months, fruit drink - only 1 month.
In addition, some tinctures contain not only a product from a tree, but also its leaves, branches, bark. The shelf life of such solutions is the longest - 7 months. This becomes possible due to the presence of tannins in the composition.
Store such products in a cool, dark place at low temperatures and in the absence of air access.
How to store birch sap without boiling
If you plan to use plastic containers, you should mix the strained composition, citric acid and yeast. After that, it is necessary to let the solution brew in a warm place, and then put it in the cold. Expiration date - 2 months.
How to keep birch sap for a long time
In its pure form, this product will not be able to retain its beneficial properties for a long time. Therefore, it is recommended to add yeast for the fermentation process or high-quality alcohol to it. You can also add pieces of fruit, herbs and spices for aroma and taste.
Conclusion
Birch sap is stored for different periods of time: it depends on the conditions of detention and the method of making the composition. Each housewife decides for herself, starting from the purpose of this drink, which method of preparing a healing solution to choose. However, do not forget about the specific features of such a liquid.
