Betel nut fiber softening processing method and special device thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a betel nut fiber softening processing method and a special device thereof. The processing method comprises the following steps: A. immersing dry betel nuts in clear water or warm water for more than 2 hours; B. adding the immersed betel nuts in a pressure vessel, and charging carbon dioxide into the vessel while controlling the pressure in the vessel at 1-5 MPa; and C. keeping the vessel closed for more than 10 minutes, and quickly discharging the gas to normal pressure. The device comprises a high-pressure tank, wherein the high-pressure tank comprises a tank body and an upper cover; the joint of the tank body and the upper cover is provided with a sealer; the upper cover is provided with a carbon dioxide gas inlet and a carbon dioxide gas outlet; the carbon dioxide gas outlet is provided with a gas outlet valve; the carbon dioxide gas inlet is connected with a carbon dioxide gas bottle or carbon dioxide pipeline through a metal pipe; and the metal pipe is connected with a pressure meter. The method and device do not need to add any chemical substance, saves the working hours and cost, have the advantages of better puffing and softening effect and lower water content in the finished product, and can effectively overcome the quality defects, such as halogenation and the like.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to a processing method and special equipment for softening areca nut fibers. Background technique [0002] Betel nut, warm and pungent in nature and flavor, non-toxic, has multiple functions such as killing insects, destroying stagnation, lowering qi, and promoting water. Betel nut fruit contains a variety of nutrients and beneficial substances needed by the human body, such as organic acids, amino acids, fats, betel nut oil, alkaloids, catechins, choline and other ingredients, so it can be called pure natural plant chewing gum. Betel nut shell has the effects of expelling insects, inhibiting bacteria, eliminating accumulation, invigorating the stomach, and anti-atherosclerosis. Proper chewing of betel nut shells is good for your health. [0003] Betel nut shell is hard and inconvenient to eat. Therefore, it is necessary to soften the hard fibrous tissue before processing it into food; in addition, softening the betel nut fibrous...

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Problems solved by technology

The chemical method needs to add chemical substances, such as adding acid, alkali, fluffy agent, etc., which will cause the residue of chemical substances and pollute the environment

Enzymatic hydrolysis requires the addition of various biological enzymes, which increases production costs, and some biological enzymes will also have an impact on the environment

The fluffy and softening effects of the above methods are not perfect

In addition, the above methods rely on maintaining the water content to ensure the softness of the betel nut, and the high water content of the finished product will not only affect the taste, but also promote the dilution of brine and even "return to brine".

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