Litchi is the most favourite fruit eaten in summers. But litchi is so delicate that it starts rotting and decaying after 1-2 days. In such a situation, people think many times before buying it. But now a method has been discovered to keep litchi fresh, by which litchi can be kept fresh for up to 3 days. So let's know what is that method?
As soon as the summer season arrives, litchis fill the market. This fruit is liked by everyone from children to adults. But as quickly as litchis come, they also get spoiled. Often people buy a lot of litchis, but after 1-2 days they start drying, turning black or rotting. In such a situation, the question that arises in everyone's mind is how to keep litchis fresh for a long time?
If you also think the same, then today in this article we will tell you a unique way to store litchi, which you might not know till now. This trick will not only save litchi from spoiling, but will also maintain its taste and juice. This unique method has been discovered in Bihar.
Keep litchi fresh in this unique way
A video of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has surfaced on social media. In this video, Shivraj Singh Chauhan is seen visiting a litchi orchard and also talking to a farmer. In the video, the farmer is also seen telling the CM about a problem, which is that litchis spoil quickly. Shivraj Singh Chauhan asks the researcher to do research on how to increase the self-life of litchis. These litchis spoil within 48 hours.
Bihar's litchi is amazing. Scientists were directed to increase the shelf life of litchi and develop varieties that remain safe for a long time.
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It is further told in the video that if you apply glucose on the roots of a bunch of litchi, then it keeps the litchi fresh. It is shown in the video that a cotton cloth is tied on the bunch of litchi. It is told that by applying glucose on the litchi plucked on the 30th, the litchi remains fresh even after about 3 days. CM Shivraj Singh himself was also seen checking the quality of litchi. However, you can find out how effective this method is by checking it yourself.
Nutrition and Benefits of Litchi
Litchi is not only delicious in taste, but is also no less than a superfood for health. It is rich in vitamin C, which helps in strengthening the immune system. Apart from this, litchi also contains potassium, copper, phosphorus, fiber and antioxidants. It makes the skin glowing, improves the digestive system and helps in keeping the body hydrated. The polyphenols present in litchi improve heart health. Eating litchi in summer not only cools the body but also helps in boosting energy.
