Curcuma and fructus momordicae beverage and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a curcuma and fructus momordicae beverage and a preparation method thereof. The preparation method comprises the following steps of weighing curcuma and fructus momordicae inthe mass ratio of the curcuma to the fructus momordicae being (0.2-5) to 1, adding water, performing boiling over for 0-60 minutes, and performing filtering to obtain the curcuma and fructus momordicae beverage. The fructus momordicae is selected from many medicinal and edible plants which can be drunk and cooperates with the curcuma, so that the high-value beverage can be prepared; and besides, through screening, the best compounding ratio of the curcuma to the fructus momordicae is obtained, so that the curcuma and fructus momordicae beverage which is good in mouth feel and golden in appearance can be obtained only through being cooked with water. The fructus momordicae is used for eliminating the self bitterness and spicy taste of the curcuma, so that the mouth feel of the beverage is improved, and the beverage has the efficacy of the curcuma for resisting oxidation, supplementing qi and promoting blood circulation, and also has the efficacy of the fructus momordicae for clearing heat, nourishing the lung, preventing cough, and loosening bowel to relieve constipation; the value of the beverage is greatly increased, and more important, the beverage disclosed by the invention is free from any additive, is suitable for vast crowds, is simple in processing technology, is suitable for industrialized production, and has favorable market prospects.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a drink, in particular to a turmeric drink and a preparation method thereof. Background technique [0002] Turmeric (Latin name: Curcuma longa L.) has another name: turmeric, Baodingxiang, millet, yellow ginger, etc. Turmeric Musa, Zingiberaceae, Curcuma genus perennial herb, plant height 1-1.5m, well-developed rhizomes, thick roots, swollen at the end to form tuberous roots; oblong or oval leaves, short and acuminate at the top of leaves; bracts ovate Or oblong, light green, apex blunt, corolla light yellow; flowering in August. Turmeric is a homologous substance of medicine and food, which can be used for medicine and is also the main raw material for preparing curry. Curcumin is the most important functional component in turmeric. It is a natural pigment with various activities such as anti-oxidation. It has attracted much attention in regulating blood lipids, hangover, and protecting the liver. The mouthfeel of the drink...

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[0003] In order to solve the problem of using a large amount of additives in turmeric drinks in the prior art, the present invention provides a drink prepared by boiling turmeric and Luo Han Guo together. During the preparation process, no additives are used, and turmeric with good taste and appearance can be obtained by direct boiling. drinks

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