Methods for Storing Dried SweetsBaklava
Baklava is one of the popular and delicious sweets made in Iran, Turkey, and some Arab countries. This tasty dessert is based on dough and is filled with various nuts such as walnuts, pistachios.Almonds… It is served with a special syrup poured over the baklava. The filling varies in different regions.
In the cities of Yazd, Qazvin, and Tabriz, baklava is prepared as a special dessert for parties with a unique and delightful taste, and it is one of the famous souvenirs of these cities.
Methods for Storing Baklava
For short-term storage of sweets in the fridge, it is best to place them in airtight boxes inside perforation-free plastic bags.
Avoid placing sweet packages in direct sunlight.
For long-term storage of sweets, make sure to place the boxes in airtight plastic bags and keep them in the freezer to enhance their quality over time.
The optimal consumption time for sweets depends on how they are stored and adhering to the above tips. Generally, you should buy sweets as needed and avoid long-term storage.
Purchase sweets from places that store and sell them in the refrigerator.
How to Store Dried Sweets
The lower moisture content of dried sweets compared to moist sweets extends their shelf life. Dried sweets can be stored for 1-2 weeks outside the fridge in a cool place. They can also be kept in the freezer for a month.
However, it should be noted that the shorter the storage time for dried sweets, the better, as the risk of oil oxidation in their preparation increases over time; therefore, buy sweets according to your needs.
One way to extend the shelf life of sweets, especially holiday sweets, is to store them in airtight containers. For this, layer the sweets side by side, and to prevent them from sticking together and breaking, you can place a sheet of parchment paper between layers. Then refrigerate them for a short time to keep the sweets fresher.
Long-term storage of dried sweets does not lead to poisoning, but in addition to losing their freshness, due to oil oxidation, it can cause at least digestive issues in people of all ages.
Important Tips for Storing Sweets
Rotting is not the only sign of spoilage!
As we mentioned in this section ofSelMagzphysical changes and crumbling of sweets are also considered a type of spoilage. When stacking sweets, use parchment paper. This prevents crumbling and keeps sweets from sticking.
Store in Airtight Containers!
Use airtight containers for storing sweets. Stacking sweets in decorative containers only makes them look nicer and does not prevent them from drying out.
Drying of Dried Sweets!
Storing any type of sweets individually causes them to dry out faster and lose their good initial quality and flavor. To prevent sweets from drying out, it is better to stack them beside and on top of each other to reduce their exposure to air.
No Water on Sweets Allowed!
A very important tip for storing all types of sweets is that they should not be kept in humid and wet environments. The ideal space for storing sweets is dry and cool.
Boxes with Preserving Properties
When placing a box of sweets in the refrigerator, keep smelly foods far from the box. By keeping the box closed, you can prevent the sweets from absorbing other flavors. With these boxes, sweets won’t easily take on the smell ofother foodseasily.
