It is advisable to avoid keeping the vanilla On the branch in a container fitted with a cork stopper. This allows the development of fungi on the vanilla branches. Let's see some tips for keep correctly vanilla. It is preferable to keep the vanilla branches in a vacuum and away from light.
Ideally, use a box of iron, small in size in order to limit contact with air. If you have several branches of vanillaIt is advisable to join them with the help of a raffia cord, which will allow them to conserve moisture much longer.
A container of Cristal it can very well replace the iron box, however, it will have to be placed in a closet out of the light. It is also important to know that to preserve the vanilla en rama can be placed in plastic wrap in the freezer. However, this technique stops the process of evolution of the aromas. The vanilla branches can be wrapped in paraffin paper before putting them in the iron box or glass jar.
This technique is used by producers of vanilla. If you can't get a wax paper, you can use greaseproof paper or parchment paper, which is commonly used for foods do not stick during cooking.
Respecting these slogans of conservation, the fresh vanilla branches can last 8 months without losing their aroma. In any case, fungi should not be confused with crystallization. The mushrooms It is a sign of a defect in the conservation, while the crystallization, specifically called frost, shows a good conservation and that it is a product of good quality.