Ten ways to keep your carved pumpkin looking fresh and mould

If you want to be sure your pumpkin still looks fresh on Halloween, try these ways to protect it from moisture and keep those shapes looking sharp. Begin the process before you get started carving. Munich (dpa) – Overnight, your pretty carved pumpkin has grown black spots and mould is creeping through the eyes you cut? There are ways to make your Halloween pumpkin last longer. Start before you hollow it out, says Anja Schwengel-Exner, food and nutrition expert at the Bavarian Consumer Advice Centre in Germany. Ten tips for a long-lasting pumpkin When buying a pumpkin, pay attention to the details: the skin should be firm and completely undamaged, with no dents or brown spots. "When you tap it, the pumpkin should definitely sound hollow," the consumer advocate says. Once you have purchased