Jaggery Storage Hacks: Afraid of jaggery melting and getting spoiled in summer? Adopt these effective methods

News India Live, Digital Desk: As the summer heat rises, the problem of spoilage of jaggery kept at home becomes common. Due to moisture and heat, jaggery either melts and becomes sticky or white fungus grows in it. But if you store it properly, the sweetness and purity of jaggery can be maintained for a long time. According to the latest lifestyle report of March 11, 2026, these 5 home remedies are most effective in preserving jaggery: 5 Master Tips to protect jaggery from spoiling (Storage Tips) Airtight Container: Never leave jaggery open. Keep it in a glass jar or good quality plastic airtight container. Due to this, moisture from outside will not be able to go inside and the jaggery will remain hard. Keep away from sunlight: Often we keep the cans on the kitchen shelf where direct sunlight comes. Always keep jaggery in a dark and cool place. The lower part of the cupboard is best suited for this. Use of paper or cotton cloth: Instead of putting the jaggery directly in the box, keep it wrapped in butter paper or cotton cloth. This paper or cloth absorbs the excess moisture of the jaggery, so that it does not melt. Put dry things in the box: To keep the moisture away, you can make a bundle of 2-3 dry red chillies or some white rice and put them in the box of jaggery. Rice is the best natural way to absorb moisture. Storing in the fridge (Pro Tip): If the heat is too much, cut the jaggery into small pieces and put them in a zip-lock bag and keep it in the fridge. Take it out 10 minutes before use, it will remain completely fresh. Do not make these 3 mistakes even by mistake: Use of wet hands: Never put wet hands or a wet spoon in the jaggery box. Even a drop of water can spoil the entire jaggery. Steel utensils: One should avoid keeping the jaggery in a steel container for a long time, because steel heats up quickly in summer due to which the jaggery starts melting. Identification if it smells bad: If the jaggery starts giving off a sour smell or black spots start appearing on it, then do not use it.