Is it normal to have white worms in dragon fruit? How can I preserve it for a long time?

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1. Is it normal to have white worms?

2. How to save

3. Precautions

The white bugs in dragon fruit may be eggs. This is an abnormal phenomenon and is mostly caused by unreasonable management during the growth stage. If you find bugs, it is not recommended to eat it anymore. When storing, it can be placed in a dark and cool place indoors, the temperature should not exceed 30°C, or placed in the refrigerator. However, do not squeeze when storing, otherwise it will easily deteriorate.

1. Is it normal to have white worms?

It is not normal to have white worms in dragon fruit. This means that it is caused by improper management during its growth period and some pests will lay eggs. The bugs are most likely fruit fly eggs, or if they have been stored for a long time, bugs will appear, so if there are bugs, it is best not to eat them again.

2. How to save

1. Indoor storage: Usually, dragon fruit can be stored for a period of time by placing it in a cool place without sunlight and the temperature should not be too high. The maximum room temperature cannot exceed 30°C. The higher the temperature, the easier it will go bad and the shorter its storage time will be.

2. Refrigerator storage: If you want to store it for a long time, you can put it in the refrigerator, but it cannot be frozen. If you want to store it after cutting it, you need to wrap it in a bag or plastic wrap first, and then put it in the refrigerator.

3. Precautions

Whether it is stored indoors or in the refrigerator, it cannot be squeezed. If dragon fruits are piled together, the pulp inside will be easily crushed and deteriorate easily. However, it is best to buy it now and eat it now, because the longer it is stored, the less fresh it will be and the taste will become relatively worse. Especially after incision, it is very easy for bacteria to breed.

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