THE mint it’s a essential aromatic herb in the kitchen of many food lovers. There are those who have it in their jar and those who buy it, but one of the most common problems is how long it lasts fresh.
It is usually used in various savory and sweet dishes, in drinks or even in infusions, leaving a unique, characteristic flavor and pleasant aroma.
Fresh mint can be used in drinks or dishes. Photo: Getty Images.Since ancient times it has been a popular medicinal plant, Used to treat or relieve various symptoms, it also has repellent properties that help scare away various insects.
It is a plant that begins to lose freshness after a few days, and can go into bad condition but there is a trick that allows you to preserve this herb longer and stay fresh for up to a month.
How to store fresh mint
The shelf life of mint is short, this means that people who buy this herb end up wasting a lot of it.
It is an ideal trick for preserving different herbs. Photo: ShutterstockHow to prepare mint
To preserve mint it is important to prepare it, first of all you have to do it separate the mint sprigs TO detect if someone is in bad condition.
Remove ugly branches It helps prevent the rest of the branch from entering the same state.
Another recommendation for extending the shelf life of mint is do not wash it before storing it, You only have to do this when you use it.
How to store mint
To keep mint fresh longer you just have to collect the branches in good condition and wrap them with a paper towel.
This allows you to preserve and cover all parts of the mint, so you need to do this Place them in an airtight container or bag to place in the refrigerator. This measure allows the mint to stay fresh for a month and you can use it whenever you want.
Benefits of mint
The Chilean Ministry of Health underlined that mint has several beneficial properties for health such as:
- It is an ideal herb for digestive disorders.
- It’s invigorating.
- They have antispasmodic and carminative effects.
Source: Clarin
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