What about the walnut kernel worm?

Every Mid-Autumn Festival, a large number of walnuts are on the market in various parts of our country. at that time, many people will buy some to go home and peel their shells to make all kinds of desserts, but walnut kernels are impatient and grow worms. What about walnut kernel worms?

First, what about the walnut kernel worm?

Walnut kernel worms should not be eaten, but can be discarded directly. Because the walnut kernel worm means that it has expired and has no nutrition. If it feels wasteful, it can be ground into powder to feed poultry.

Second, how can walnut kernels be preserved from worms?

1. dry storage of walnut kernels

Put the peeled walnut kernels in a dry and ventilated place to dry. When the walnut skin and walnut kernel are not easily separated and the color is the same, they can be taken out and stored. Then put it in a sack or sandbag and keep it clean. Then put it in a ventilated place, it is best to ensure that it will not be crushed. But also to prevent rodents, insect pests and other phenomena.

2. Wet storage of walnut kernels

In a dry, well-drained land, dig a hole one meter long and wide, place it on the ground with clean gauze, then put the walnut in, and cover it with a layer of gauze. Then put a thin tube every 5cm of walnut kernel for ventilation. Then open a drain nearby to prevent Rain Water from getting too much, causing the walnut kernel to become moldy, and then fill the hole with wet sand, which can be preserved for a year.

3. Plastic bag storage

Walnut kernel is a kind of dried fruit food, if it is not handled properly, it will cause oxygen in the air to oxidize walnut kernel and cause mildew and so on. Generally choose a plastic bag, put the walnut kernel, then let the plastic bag bulge, and then pour into the carbon dioxide gas to reduce the concentration of oxygen. Then put it in a low temperature environment, but also to ensure that the air humidity is low.

4. Cold storage

Walnut kernels can also be stored in cold storage because they are prone to worms and spoilage in spring and summer. It is best to put the walnut kernels in a sack because the sack is well ventilated and refrigerated in a low-temperature refrigerator. It can ensure that the pulp tissue inside the walnut kernel will not be oxidized to achieve the best storage effect.

Generally speaking, the walnut kernel worm should not be eaten. If you feel it is a pity to lose it, you can grind it into powder to feed poultry.