What to do if hazelnuts get damp? How to prevent hazelnuts from getting damp

Hazelnut, also known as mountain chestnut, pointed chestnut or beetle, is a deciduous shrub or small tree of the dicotyledonous plant class, Betulaceae, and Corylus genus. It is one of the four major dried fruits in the world. It is very nutritious, but the biggest problem with this nut is that it becomes soft when damp, which affects the taste. It brings little trouble to people. The following article will introduce you to how to prevent hazelnuts from getting damp and make our lives better.

Contents of this article

1. What to do if hazelnuts get damp

2. How to prevent hazelnuts from getting damp

3. How to dry hazelnuts

What to do if hazelnuts get damp

It is very easy for nuts to get damp. The rescue measures are:

If you have a microwave, it will be easy. Spread the nuts on a plate, put it in the microwave, and heat it on medium for about one minute (adjust according to the size of the nuts). Then let it cool and it will become crispy~ (it will not be crispy when it is hot)

If you don’t have a microwave, put the nuts in the freezer of the refrigerator overnight, then take them out and fry them in a pan. They will become fragrant and crispy.

If none of the above conditions are met, you can consider putting it in the sun from noon to afternoon on a sunny day, which may be of some help.

In conclusion, the nuts should be eaten as soon as possible after opening the bag, otherwise, put in desiccant and seal it with a sealing strip or a sealing box. If that doesn't work, just seal it roughly and put it in the freezer.

How to protect hazelnuts from moisture

A key issue in storing hazelnuts is that they are easily affected by moisture. Dried tea leaves have a good water-absorbing and moisture-proof effect. Therefore, it is recommended to put a small amount of tea leaves in the uneaten hazelnuts at home to prevent moisture absorption. However, tea leaves have the fragrance of tea, and it is not advisable to put too much tea leaves to affect the fragrance of the hazelnuts.

How to dry hazelnuts

1. Drying: Place the selected hazelnuts in the sun to dry them. However, do not expose them to direct sunlight, otherwise the shells will crack and become unstorable.

2. Natural ventilation and drying: Build a drying shed with wooden boards and reed mats, 70 to 80 meters above the ground, and the width of the shed should be suitable for turning operations. Use reed mats to shade the shed so that it can be ventilated and avoid exposure to the sun. Spread the hazelnuts flat on the reed mats, with a thickness of no more than 5 cm, and turn them over 1 to 2 times a day. Under the condition of 18 to 22℃, after 6 to 8 days of drying, the moisture content of the hazelnuts can be reduced to 4% to 7%, and they can be stored. During the drying process, if it is rainy, it should be dried indoors, such as on a rural earthen kang.

3. Drying in a drying oven: The temperature should not exceed 40°C. Hazelnuts can be stored when their moisture content drops below 7%.