Can tangerine peel be placed in the refrigerator to kill insects?

First of all, tangerine peel insects are prone to "powder". "Powder" is an indicator of tangerine peel insect infestation. However, it is easily confused with the "powder" that loosens from the inner capsule of tangerine peel. The texture of the "powder" is extremely delicate, and the quantity will increase rapidly; while the "powder" loosened after aging in the inner capsule has different thicknesses, and has obvious orange debris. Therefore, when checking the storage status of tangerine peel, you must make a clear distinction.

If it is judged that there is indeed a slight insect infestation, it can actually show that this tangerine peel has no pesticides and other additives to prevent insect pests and is safe to eat. As long as the borer situation is not very serious, it will generally not affect the efficacy of tangerine peel. Because bugs only eat the inner flesh of tangerine peels, not the outer skin, and the oil pack on the outer skin of tangerine peels is the core part of the efficacy of tangerine peels, so even if bugs grow, it will basically not affect the efficacy of tangerine peels. .

Even if there are no insects, many people are accustomed to scraping off the inner flesh of tangerine peel when eating it. In addition, as the tangerine peel ages, the inner pulp will gradually fall off, but its medicinal efficacy is not affected by the shedding of the inner pulp.

What should I do if my tangerine peel is slightly damaged by insects?

Methods for treating tangerine peel that is infested by insects

1. Brushing method:

We can pick out the insects first, and then use a clean brush (pay attention to the brush) Keep it dry (do not touch water)) Brush the infested part, then choose a clean and dry ground to spread it out and expose it to the sun. After exposure, let it cool down and seal it for storage.

2. Quick freezing method:

Sift out the "dusty" tangerine peel and put it into a food-grade sealed bag, and fully squeeze out the air inside (you can try vacuuming) , seal it and put it in the refrigerator to freeze for a day or two to completely kill the insects and eggs. Take out the quick-frozen and insecticided tangerine peel from the refrigerator. If the weather is bad, you can open the bag and put in a few bags of desiccant and seal it, then place it at room temperature. When the temperature of the tangerine peel is the same as normal temperature, you can open the bag and take it out. Desiccant. If the weather is good, you can dry it directly for 2-3 hours, then put it in a dry and ventilated place to breathe. After the tangerine peel cools down, put it in a sealed jar and seal it.

This processing method will basically not affect the aging and consumption of tangerine peel. After removing the bugs, it is best to store it separately from other new skins, and check and dry them in a timely manner. However, if the tangerine peel is severely infested by insects, it has basically lost its edible value, and it is recommended to discard it directly.