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

1. Is it normal to have white worms?

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

2. How to save

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

2. Storage in the refrigerator: If you want to keep 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, you need to wrap it in a bag or plastic wrap first, and then refrigerate it.

3. Notes

Whether stored indoors or in the refrigerator, it should not be squeezed. If the dragon fruits are piled together, the flesh inside will easily be squeezed and crushed, and it will be very easy to deteriorate. However, it is best to eat it immediately after purchase, because the longer it is stored, the less fresh it becomes and the taste will become relatively worse. Especially after cutting, it is very easy to breed bacteria.