Process for softening American ginseng

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for softening American ginseng. In the process, a ginseng material softening device is involved. The process is characterized by comprising the following steps of: (1) cutting a ginseng material with solid texture and uniform density into small segments with uniform length, and binding to form a small cylinder; (2) starting the ginseng material softening device, and putting the cylindrical ginseng material into a medicine barrel of the ginseng material softening device; and (3) controlling humidity and temperature in a closed annular softening tunnel to be between 85 and 95 percent and between 80 and 90 DEG C respectively; and controlling the travel speed of an annular transmission chain, and ensuring that steaming and moistening time is 7 to 15 minutes. By the process for softening the American ginseng, the defect of the conventional ginseng material softening process is overcome, and the content of the softened American ginseng is kept basically consistent with that of a raw material, namely the sum of the content of ginsenoside Re, ginsenoside Rb1 and ginsenoside Rg1 is 4.9 to 5.2 percent; and the residue of heavy metals and pesticides is effectively reduced, the color in appearance is unchanged (not yellowed), the softening degree is moderate, and the process is best fit for subsequent slice processing.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the technical field of processing and production of Chinese medicinal materials, in particular to a softening process of American ginseng. Background technique [0002] American ginseng is cool in nature, sweet, slightly bitter, and cool. Guixin, lung, kidney channel. Rich in American ginseng saponins, the American ginseng produced by our company is derived from American ginseng in Wisconsin, USA. The taste is unique, bitter at first and then sweet, rich in sweetness and high in ginsenosides. Compared with other American ginseng, it is hard and heavy. [0003] In the process of processing ginseng, softening is a very important process. At present, two methods are commonly used to soften American ginseng on the market. One: roast the ginseng material in a high-temperature environment, provided that the moisture content of the raw material must be controlled within a certain range. Too dry or too wet is not conducive to produ...

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Problems solved by technology

At present, two methods are commonly used to soften American ginseng on the market. One: roast the ginseng material in a high-temperature environment, provided that the moisture content of the raw material must be controlled within a certain range. Too dry or too wet is not conducive to production and processing.

Two: ordinary pots produce steam to moisten the ginseng, but the disadvantage is that the degree of softening is not uniform, and the water-soluble active ingredients are easy to lose

At present, this softening device is mostly used in the market to soften American ginseng by circulating steam method. Simply put a pile of ginseng materials on the tray, and steam is generated under the tray for steaming. The degree of automation is low, and the integrated production of softening and slicing cannot be realized.