The present invention mainly relates to the technical field of
food processing and discloses a
pickling method of watermelon rinds. The
pickling method comprises the steps of main material preparing,primary
fermentation, secondary
fermentation,
drying and packaging. Waste is turned into treasure, the method is simple and the obtained pickled watermelon rinds are rich in nutrients, mellow in fragrance, pungent and spicy, soft and crisp, free of any additives, and safe and healthy, and the method saves resources, increases deep processed products of the watermelon rinds in the market and satisfies
nutrition and taste needs of consumers. The watermelon rinds are
cut into strips, the watermelon rind strips are dried in stages to reduce
water content of the watermelon rinds, thoroughly soft watermelon rinds after the
pickling are avoided, and soft and crisp
mouthfeel is increased. After the
drying, the Angel
yeast primary
fermentation is conducted to increase
small molecule fragrance and
nutrient composition of the watermelon rinds and keep brightness, and soft and crisp
mouthfeel of the watermelon rinds.
Pickling materials are added to conduct the secondary low-temperature fermentation to enable the watermelon rinds to be mellow in
flavor, pungent and spicy, soft and crisp, and full in
mouthfeel. After the secondary fermentation, freeze-
drying is conducted to reduce water and extend
shelf life, so that the watermelon rinds are crisp and refreshing, and
chewiness is increased.