The efficacy and storage methods of red dates, as well as the drying process of red dates

Red dates, also known as jujubes, belong to the angiosperm phylum, dicotyledonous plant class, order Rhamnaceae, family Rhamnaceae, and genus Jujube. Its vitamin content is very high, with; Natural Vitamin Pills; It has the reputation of nourishing yin and tonifying yang.

Red dates are a temperate crop with strong adaptability and a wide planting range. Red dates are known for their; Hardcore crops; Known for its drought and flood resistance, it is a high-quality variety for developing water-saving forestry and fruit industry.

effect

According to the Chinese herbal book "Ben Jing", red dates have a sweet and warm taste, and can regulate the spleen and stomach meridians. They have the functions of nourishing the middle and qi, nourishing the blood and calming the mind, and relieving medicinal properties; Modern pharmacology has found that red dates contain rich nutrients such as protein, sugars, organic acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, various trace amounts of calcium, and amino acids.

store

Fresh jujubes are called red dates after dehydration and drying. Red dates used for storage should be moderately dry, free from damage, pests, and diseases, with a rosy color and neat size. Red dates have a high sugar content and are highly hygroscopic and oxidizing. Therefore, during storage, the storage temperature and humidity should be minimized as much as possible. Low temperature is the main means to reduce the loss of vitamin C in jujube fruits, and drying is not conducive to the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.

During the storage period of red dates, in addition to excessive humidity causing fermentation, spoilage, and moldy decay, pests such as rice moths and wheat moths can also harm red dates. Therefore, attention should also be paid to rodent prevention. So, what is the storage method for red dates?

Northern storage method

When storing in large quantities, use burlap bags stacked for storage. When palletizing, there should be ventilation gaps between bags and stacks to facilitate ventilation.

Southern storage method

The southern region is hot and humid, and should be stored in a cold storage during the moldy summer season. Red dates are packaged in burlap bags and stored in a warehouse at 5 ℃. Before leaving the cold storage, move to a slightly higher temperature for transition and gradually move outside the storage. To prevent water vapor from condensing into droplets on jujube fruits, do not immediately repack them. Instead, spread them out and wait for the condensed droplets to disappear before repackaging and shipping them out.

A small amount of red dates can be stored with rice husk ash. Sprinkle dried rice husks about 1 centimeter thick on the ground, spread a layer of red dates, then sprinkle rice husk ash to cover the red dates, and spread another layer of red dates. This storage method can prevent moisture, kill bacteria, dry jujube seeds, and has a good effect.

Drying process

The Weiyang Machinery Automated Red Date Drying Production Line consists of a classifier, cleaning machine, and dryer. The Weiyang Machinery New Era Series Automated Red Date Drying Machine belongs to the multi-layer rotary belt type automated hot air drying equipment. It fully absorbs the advantages of traditional hot air drying technology and adopts the world's multi-layer pipe network pulse air supply technology to organically integrate traditional hot air drying technology with automation technology. The drying process curve of red dates is solidified in the equipment, overcoming the dependence of red dates on people in the drying process, preserving the inherent quality of red dates, achieving quality standardization and hygiene controllability of red date drying. The dried red dates have good fruit shape, sweet taste, and bright color, making it a suitable equipment for drying different varieties and moisture contents of red dates.