Soursop Leaves Drying Method

If we frequently and regularly consumed soursop leaves as treatment, then we certainly have a stock of soursop leaves. Moreover, if we do not have soursop tree, soursop leaves stock is needed for routine use as a treatment. In this article, we will discuss about the best way how to dry soursop leaves.

But often we find the stock of soursop leaves in a state of disrepair after we save a couple of days, because after a few days soursop leaves will be changed to brown, rotten and smelly, despite being stored in a refrigerator. Then how to preserve the soursop leaves to prevent rapid deterioration?

The easiest way to preserve the soursop leaves is to dry them. However, there are certain ways that need to be followed in order to make dry soursop leaves but have benefits such as fresh leaves. Dried soursop leaves is good to make tea. Here's how to dry soursop leaves:
Read also: Soursop Leaves Tea Recipe

• Do Not Exposed to The Sun

Drying directly in the sun is fast, but ultraviolet rays can damage the substances contained in soursop leaves. The most visible characteristics of the dried soursop leaves directly to the sun sun is the color will become brown, which indicates damaged chloroplast and chlorophyll.

• Dry Soursop Leaves Naturally

Put soursop leaves in a room by way of evenly placed on the floor based with cardboard, then cover with a tarpaulin. Let aerated in the room naturally, or it's better if you have air conditioner. The leaves will dry in 4-5 days. Note that we do not make it really dry, we just make it withered.

• Do Not be Washed First

Washing the leaves will increase the water so that it will dry much longer. The leaves are wet and stick to each other make it more difficult to dry and perishable. Wash after dried process with water or shortly before consumed.

• Avoid Plastic Bag

It doesn't matter if you want to use plastic bag, but do not be stored in plastic bags in large quantities and for a long time. A pile of leaves emit heat which accelerates the process of decay.

• Do Not Use the Oven

Oven heat will damage soursop leaves contents. Unless you have an adjustable heat oven, set a maximum of 60 degrees Celsius heat. But, it's still better use natural method.

The dried soursop leaves can be stored as usual, do not be in contact with damp and sunlight. Good dried soursop leaves are still have greenish color, since the chloroplast is still intact. Avoid soursop leaves that are brown or black.

The dried soursop leaves can be cut into pieces for easy storage. Cut the stalk and a little tip of the leaves. If it had been cut, a dose of 1 times the cob was about 4 grams or 3 tablespoons, which is equivalent to 10-12 fresh soursop leaves.

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