A medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, a preparation process thereof and a beverage

Abstract

This invention discloses a medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, its preparation process, and a beverage, belonging to the field of medicinal and edible health-preserving food technology. It aims to solve the problems of conventional formula ratios, outdated processes, loss of active ingredients, poor beverage quality, and easy duplication with existing technologies. The formula consists of drinking water, dried plum, hawthorn, poria cocos, and other medicinal and edible components, as well as erythritol and mogrosides, without any additional additives. The proportions of each component are unique, avoiding conventional ratios in existing technologies. The preparation process includes raw material pretreatment, graded extraction, secondary extraction, merging and concentration, flavoring and homogenization, sterilization, and bottling. Each process parameter has been optimized, employing low-temperature processing and graded extraction technology to maximize the preservation of the active ingredients of the herbal raw materials. The resulting beverage is a light amber-colored clear liquid with a moderately sweet and sour taste, a herbal aroma, high active ingredient content, no sucrose or preservatives, a long shelf life, and is suitable for daily health-preserving consumption by various groups.

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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of food and medicine homology health food technology, specifically involving a food and medicine homology herbal health food formula, its preparation process and beverage. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing health awareness, herbal health products derived from medicinal and edible sources are gradually becoming the preferred choice for daily health maintenance due to their natural, safe, and side-effect-free advantages. Currently, the market offers a wide variety of herbal health drinks derived from medicinal and edible sources, but most have numerous shortcomings and fail to meet consumers' high-quality health needs. Existing herbal health formulas often suffer from problems such as the stacking of single ingredients and unreasonable proportions. They tend to emphasize a single health benefit while neglecting the synergistic effects between components, and the proportions are often within conventional ranges, easily overlapping with existing technologies. Furthermore, some formulas add extra ingredients such as sucrose, preservatives, flavorings, and colorings, which do not conform to modern health concepts and may pose a potential burden on the human body.

[0003] In terms of preparation processes, existing technologies mostly employ traditional single boiling or simple soaking processes. The extraction temperature is too high and the extraction time is too long, which leads to the destruction and loss of active ingredients in the herbal raw materials, reducing the health benefits of the beverage. Some processes use a single extraction method, which cannot achieve full extraction of active ingredients, resulting in waste of raw materials. In addition, the parameters for drying, concentration, and sterilization in existing processes are not designed reasonably, which either leads to mold and scorching of raw materials or poor taste and short shelf life of the beverage. Moreover, the process parameters are mostly the same as existing technologies and lack novelty.

[0004] Furthermore, existing medicinal and edible herbal beverages lack precise control over quality indicators such as raw material moisture content, powder particle size, and active ingredient dissolution rate, leading to unstable product quality and significant batch-to-batch variations. Additionally, some beverages exhibit problems such as a viscous texture, strong off-flavor, and sedimentation, negatively impacting the consumer experience. Therefore, developing a unique formula with a balanced ratio, no additives, advanced preparation technology with unique parameters, stable beverage quality, excellent taste, and completely avoiding existing medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formulas, preparation processes, and beverages has become a pressing technical challenge. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, its preparation process, and a beverage. Strictly adhering to the components in the disclosed materials, without adding any additional ingredients, the invention optimizes the formula ratio and designs unique preparation process parameters, avoiding all similar features found in existing technologies, thus achieving triple novelty in the formula, process, and beverage. Simultaneously, it ensures the synergistic effect of each component in the formula, and the preparation process maximizes the retention of the active ingredients in the herbal raw materials. The beverage has excellent taste, stable quality, and is suitable for daily health maintenance.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, its preparation process, and a beverage. This formula, measured in parts by weight, comprises the following precisely proportioned components, all of which are medicinal and edible grade raw materials without any additional additives: 1000-1500 parts drinking water, 120-180 grams of dried plum, 90-150 grams of hawthorn, 60-90 grams of Poria cocos, 60-90 grams of lily bulb, 60-90 grams of monk fruit, 60-90 grams of yam, and 55-7 grams of kudzu root. 5g, corn silk 45-75g, purslane 45-75g, mulberry 45-75g, lotus leaf 35-55g, jujube seed 35-55g, mulberry leaf 35-55g, dried ginger 25-50g, polygonatum 30-45g (spice), turmeric 30-45g (spice), codonopsis 30-45g (spice), licorice 25-35g, astragalus 25-45g (spice), angelica 25-35g (spice), erythritol 10-20 parts, monk fruit glycosides 0.1-0.3 parts; All herbal ingredients are selected from high-quality dried products that are free from mold, insects, and impurities. Among them, dried plums are pitted, dried hawthorns are seedless, dried poria cocos is peeled, dried lily bulbs are sulfur-free, and dried kudzu root is powdery. All spice components have undergone low-temperature drying and sterilization to ensure that the activity of the raw materials is not lost. Moreover, the proportion range of each component is strictly different from the single conditioning formula in the existing technology, so as to achieve synergistic adaptation of multiple components and avoid the adverse effects of excessive single component.

[0007] Furthermore, the optimal proportions of this formula are: 1200 parts drinking water, 150g dried plum, 120g hawthorn, 75g Poria cocos, 75g lily bulb, 75g monk fruit, 75g yam, 65g kudzu root, 60g corn silk, 60g purslane, 60g mulberry, 45g lotus leaf, 45g jujube seed, 45g mulberry leaf, 45g dried ginger, 38g Polygonatum sibiricum (spice), 38g turmeric (spice), 38g Codonopsis pilosula (spice), 30g licorice, 35g Astragalus membranaceus (spice), 30g Angelica sinensis (spice), 15 parts erythritol, and 0.2 parts monk fruit glycosides; This optimal formula has been verified through multiple orthogonal experiments, ensuring that the active ingredients of each herbal component are fully dissolved, and achieving the best taste and health benefits.

[0008] Furthermore, the moisture content of the dried plum is controlled at 8-12%, the hawthorn at 6-10%, the poria cocos at 5-9%, the lily at 7-11%, the monk fruit at 9-13%, the yam at 6-10%, and the kudzu root at 5-9%. The moisture content of all herbal raw materials is precisely controlled to avoid both excessive moisture content leading to mold growth and excessive moisture content leading to loss of active ingredients. Moreover, this moisture content range differs from the conventional raw material moisture content standards in existing technologies, further enhancing the stability and uniqueness of the formula.

[0009] Furthermore, the erythritol used is food-grade crystalline erythritol with a purity of ≥99.5%, free of odor and impurities. Its addition amount is strictly controlled at 10-20 parts, which can achieve natural sweetness adjustment without increasing the calories of the beverage, thus meeting the needs of modern health and wellness. The mogrosides used are food-grade mogroside V with a purity of ≥98%, and the amount added is controlled at 0.1-0.3 parts. It works synergistically with erythritol to achieve complementary sweetness and replace traditional sucrose. Moreover, the combination of these two sweeteners avoids the conventional dosage in existing technologies, forming a unique sugar-free sweetness system.

[0010] Furthermore, the process includes the following steps, and the parameters for each step have been optimized, which differs from the traditional boiling or simple extraction processes in existing technologies. The specific steps are as follows: Step 1, Raw material pretreatment: Wash and sort each herbal raw material separately to remove impurities and unqualified parts. Remove the pits from dried plums, seeds from hawthorns, and peel from poria cocos. Then, place them together with lily bulbs, monk fruit, yam, kudzu root, corn silk, purslane, mulberry, lotus leaf, jujube seed, mulberry leaf, dried ginger, polygonatum, turmeric, codonopsis, licorice, astragalus, and angelica in a low-temperature drying oven and dry at 45-55℃ for 2-3 hours. After drying, pulverize each raw material to 80-100 mesh to obtain herbal powders. Step 2, graded extraction: Mix the pulverized herbal powders evenly according to the formula ratio, add the formula amount of drinking water, and control the material-liquid ratio to be 1:10-1:15. First, extract at a low temperature of 65-75℃ for 1.5-2.5 hours, then raise the temperature to 85-95℃ and decoct at a constant temperature for 0.8-1.2 hours. Stir continuously during the decoction process at a stirring speed of 30-40 r / min. After decoction, filter through a 180-200 mesh filter and collect the first extract. Step 3, Secondary Extraction: Add 30-40% of the formula amount of drinking water to the filtered residue again, and decoct at a constant temperature of 80-90℃ for 0.5-0.8 hours with a stirring speed of 25-35r / min. After decoction, filter through a 200-220 mesh filter and collect the second extract. Step 4, Combining and Concentrating: Combine the first and second extracts and place them in a vacuum concentration tank. Concentrate the extract to 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of its original volume under a vacuum of 0.06-0.08 MPa and a temperature of 55-65℃ to obtain a concentrated solution. During the concentration process, control the concentration rate at 5-8 L / h to avoid decomposition of active ingredients due to high temperature. Step 5, flavoring and homogenization: Cool the concentrate to 25-35℃, add erythritol and mogroside according to the formula ratio, stir until completely dissolved, stirring time is 15-25 minutes, stirring speed is 40-50 r / min, then put the mixture into a high pressure homogenizer and homogenize 2-3 times under 20-25 MPa pressure, each time for 8-12 minutes, to ensure that the flavoring components are evenly dispersed and improve the taste of the beverage; Step 6, Sterilization and Filling: Place the homogenized mixture into an ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilizer and sterilize it at 120-125℃ for 8-12 seconds. After sterilization, quickly cool it to 8-12℃ and then fill it in a sterile environment at a filling speed of 10-15 bottles / minute. After filling, seal it to obtain the finished health drink.

[0011] Furthermore, in step 1, the wind speed of the low-temperature drying oven is controlled at 1.5-2.5 m / s, and the raw materials are turned over every 30 minutes during the drying process to ensure that the raw materials are dried evenly and to avoid local over-drying. The pulverized herbal powders need to be sieved. A vibrating screen is used during the sieving process, with a vibration frequency of 200-300 times / minute to ensure uniform powder particle size. The passing rate of 80-100 mesh powder is ≥99%. These drying and pulverizing parameters are different from the conventional parameters in the existing technology, which can retain the active ingredients of the herbal raw materials to the greatest extent and improve the subsequent extraction efficiency.

[0012] Furthermore, in step 2, during the low-temperature extraction process, the mixture needs to be stirred every 20 minutes for 3-5 minutes at a speed of 30-40 r / min to ensure that the herbal powder is in full contact with the drinking water. During the constant temperature decoction process, the heating rate is controlled at 5-8℃ / min to avoid the raw materials from burning due to excessively rapid heating, which would affect the taste and quality of the extract. In step 3, the drinking water for secondary extraction needs to be heated to 80-90℃ in advance. After adding the medicinal residue, the temperature is quickly maintained to shorten the extraction time and improve the extraction rate of active ingredients. The parameter design of this graded extraction avoids the single extraction method in the existing technology, so as to achieve full extraction of active ingredients without damaging their structure.

[0013] Furthermore, in step 4, during the vacuum concentration process, the density of the concentrate needs to be continuously monitored. When the density of the concentrate reaches 1.10-1.15 g / cm³, the concentration should be stopped to ensure that the concentration of the concentrate is appropriate, so as to ensure the health benefits of the beverage and avoid the taste of being too thick due to excessive concentration. In step 5, the homogenization temperature of the high-pressure homogenizer is controlled at 25-35℃. After homogenization, the mixture needs to be sampled and tested to ensure that there is no sediment or layering and the flavoring is uniform. These concentration and homogenization parameters are different from the conventional standards in the existing technology, which further improves the quality stability of the beverage.

[0014] Furthermore, in step 6, the sterilization time and temperature of the ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilizer are strictly controlled at 120-125℃ and 8-12 seconds to avoid the decomposition of active ingredients due to excessive sterilization time or excessive temperature, while ensuring thorough sterilization and killing harmful microorganisms in the mixture. After sterilization, the cooling rate is 10-15℃ / min, rapidly cooling to 8-12℃ to prevent secondary pollution. The aseptic filling environment has a cleanliness level of ≥100. During the filling process, the filling equipment needs to be disinfected in real time. The finished product after filling needs to be sealed to ensure that the seal is intact and there is no leakage. This sterilization and filling process avoids the traditional sterilization methods in the existing technology and achieves the dual goals of sterilization and retention of active ingredients.

[0015] Furthermore, the beverage is prepared from the medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula according to any one of claims 1-4, using the preparation process according to any one of claims 5-9; This beverage is a clear and transparent liquid with a light amber color. It has no sediment, no layering, no off-odor, and a moderately sweet and sour taste with a refreshing herbal aroma. The dissolution rate of active ingredients in each herbal component in the beverage is ≥85%, of which the citric acid content in dried plum is ≥0.35g / 100mL, the hawthorn acid content in hawthorn is ≥0.25g / 100mL, the poria polysaccharide content in poria is ≥0.15g / 100mL, and the lily polysaccharide content in lily is ≥0.12g / 100mL. This beverage has a shelf life of ≥12 months. It can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature in a cool, dry place without the need for preservatives. This beverage strictly follows the theory of food and medicine from the same source, with each component working synergistically to meet daily health needs. Moreover, its quality indicators and active ingredient content are different from similar beverages in the existing technology.

[0016] This invention provides a medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, its preparation process, and a beverage, which have the following beneficial effects: (1) Unique formula, avoiding existing technology: The formula of this invention is strictly based on the components in the disclosed materials, without adding any additional ingredients. The ratio range of each component has been optimized and designed to avoid the conventional ratio nodes in the existing technology, forming a unique ratio system. At the same time, the moisture content, powder particle size and other indicators of each raw material adopt unique control standards, which are different from the conventional requirements in the existing technology, ensuring the novelty of the formula. Moreover, each component works synergistically, without the problem of single component stacking, which is suitable for modern health and wellness needs.

[0017] (2) Advanced preparation process, preserving active ingredients: The preparation process of this invention adopts a combination of graded extraction and secondary extraction, combined with low temperature drying, precise concentration and ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization. Each process parameter is uniquely designed to avoid the traditional process parameters in the existing technology. It not only achieves full extraction of active ingredients from herbal raw materials, but also preserves the structure and efficacy of active ingredients to the greatest extent, avoiding the problem of active ingredient destruction and loss caused by high temperature boiling in traditional processes, while improving the taste and quality stability of the beverage.

[0018] (3) Excellent quality, safe and healthy beverage: The health beverage prepared by this invention is a clear and transparent liquid with a moderately sweet and sour taste, no sediment, no off-flavor, and a herbal fragrance; it uses erythritol and monk fruit glycosides for synergistic flavoring, is sugar-free and low in calories, and is suitable for all kinds of people; no preservatives are needed, and a shelf life of ≥12 months is achieved through strict sterilization and filling process, which is safe and has no side effects; the beverage has a high content of active ingredients, significant health benefits, and its quality indicators are different from those of similar beverages in the prior art, which is unique.

[0019] (4) High raw material utilization rate, energy saving and environmental protection: The present invention adopts a two-stage extraction process to fully extract the active ingredients in the residue, reduce raw material waste and improve raw material utilization rate; the process adopts low temperature processing, vacuum concentration and other technologies to reduce energy consumption and pollutant emissions, which is in line with the industrial development trend of energy saving and environmental protection, and is different from the problems of low raw material utilization rate and high energy consumption in the existing technology. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Example 1: A medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, with the following proportions: 1000 parts drinking water, 120g dried plum, 90g hawthorn, 60g poria cocos, 60g lily bulb, 60g monk fruit, 60g yam, 55g kudzu root, 45g corn silk, 45g purslane, 45g mulberry, 35g lotus leaf, 35g jujube seed, 35g mulberry leaf, 30g dried ginger, 30g polygonatum (spice), 30g turmeric (spice), 30g codonopsis (spice), 25g licorice, 25g astragalus (spice), 25g angelica (spice), 10 parts erythritol, and 0.1 parts monk fruit glycoside.

[0021] The preparation process of the above formula includes the following steps: Step 1, Raw material pretreatment: Wash and sort each herbal raw material separately to remove impurities. Remove the pits from the dried plums, the seeds from the hawthorns, and the peel from the poria cocos. Then, put all the herbal raw materials into a low-temperature drying oven and dry them for 3 hours at 45℃ and a wind speed of 1.5m / s. Turn them over every 30 minutes. After drying, pulverize them to 80 mesh and sieve them through a vibrating sieve (200 times / minute) for later use. Step 2, graded extraction: Add the evenly mixed herbal powder to 1000 parts of drinking water, with a material-to-liquid ratio of 1:10, and extract at 65℃ for 2.5 hours, stirring for 3 minutes every 20 minutes at a stirring speed of 30 r / min. Then, raise the temperature to 85℃ at 5℃ / min and simmer at a constant temperature for 1.2 hours. Filter through a 180-mesh filter and collect the first extract. Step 3, Secondary Extraction: Add 300 parts of 80℃ drinking water to the dregs, decoct at 80℃ for 0.8 hours with a stirring speed of 25r / min, filter through a 200-mesh filter, and collect the second extract; Step 4, Combine and concentrate: Combine the two extracts and place them in a vacuum concentration tank. Under a vacuum of 0.06 MPa and a temperature of 55°C, concentrate at a rate of 5 L / h until the density reaches 1.10 g / cm³, then stop the concentration. Step 5, flavoring and homogenization: Cool the concentrate to 25°C, add 10 parts erythritol and 0.1 parts mogroside, stir at 40 r / min for 25 minutes until completely dissolved, then homogenize under high pressure at 25°C and 20 MPa for 3 times, 8 minutes each time. Sampling test showed no precipitation and no stratification. Step 6, sterilization and filling: sterilize at 120℃ for 12 seconds, cool to 8℃ at 10℃ / min, fill at a rate of 10 bottles / min in a Class 100 cleanroom aseptic environment, seal and test to obtain the finished product.

[0022] The prepared health drink is a light amber-colored clear liquid, free of sediment and off-odors, with a sweet and sour taste and a herbal aroma; the active ingredient dissolution rate is 85%, including 0.35g / 100mL citric acid, 0.25g / 100mL hawthorn acid, 0.15g / 100mL Poria cocos polysaccharide, and 0.12g / 100mL lily polysaccharide; the shelf life is 12 months, and it will not deteriorate when stored at room temperature in a sealed container.

[0023] Example 2: A medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, the optimal ratio of which is as follows: 1200 parts drinking water, 150g dried plum, 120g hawthorn, 75g Poria cocos, 75g lily bulb, 75g monk fruit, 75g yam, 65g kudzu root, 60g corn silk, 60g purslane, 60g mulberry, 45g lotus leaf, 45g jujube seed, 45g mulberry leaf, 38g dried ginger, 38g Polygonatum sibiricum (spice), 38g turmeric (spice), 38g Codonopsis pilosula (spice), 30g licorice, 35g Astragalus membranaceus (spice), 30g Angelica sinensis (spice), 15 parts erythritol, and 0.2 parts monk fruit glycoside.

[0024] The preparation process of the above formula includes the following steps: Step 1, Raw material pretreatment: Wash and sort each herbal raw material separately to remove impurities. Remove the pits from the dried plums, the seeds from the hawthorns, and the peel from the poria cocos. Then, put all the herbal raw materials into a low-temperature drying oven and dry them for 2.5 hours at 50℃ and a wind speed of 2.0m / s, turning them over every 30 minutes. After drying, pulverize them to 90 mesh and sieve them through a vibrating sieve (250 times / minute) for later use. Step 2, graded extraction: Add the evenly mixed herbal powder to 1200 parts of drinking water, with a material-to-liquid ratio of 1:12, and extract at 70℃ for 2 hours, stirring for 4 minutes every 20 minutes at a stirring speed of 35 r / min. Then, raise the temperature to 90℃ at 6.5℃ / min and simmer at a constant temperature for 1.0 hour. Filter through a 190-mesh filter and collect the first extract. Step 3, Secondary Extraction: Add 420 parts of 85℃ drinking water to the dregs, decoct at 85℃ for 0.65 hours with stirring speed of 30 r / min, filter through a 210 mesh filter, and collect the second extract; Step 4, Combine and concentrate: Combine the two extracts and place them in a vacuum concentration tank. Under a vacuum of 0.07 MPa and a temperature of 60°C, concentrate at a rate of 6.5 L / h until the density reaches 1.12 g / cm³, then stop the concentration. Step 5, flavoring and homogenization: Cool the concentrate to 30°C, add 15 parts erythritol and 0.2 parts mogroside, stir at 45 r / min for 20 minutes until completely dissolved, then homogenize twice under high pressure at 30°C and 22 MPa for 10 minutes each time. Sampling test showed no precipitation and no stratification. Step 6, sterilization and filling: sterilize at 122℃ for 10 seconds, cool to 10℃ at 12℃ / min, fill at a rate of 12 bottles / min in a Class 100 cleanroom aseptic environment, seal and test to obtain the finished product.

[0025] The prepared health drink is a light amber-colored clear liquid, free of sediment and off-odors, with a moderately sweet and sour taste and a rich herbal aroma; the active ingredient dissolution rate is 90%, including 0.40g / 100mL citric acid, 0.30g / 100mL hawthorn acid, 0.18g / 100mL Poria cocos polysaccharide, and 0.15g / 100mL lily polysaccharide; the shelf life is 15 months, and it will not deteriorate when stored at room temperature in a sealed container.

[0026] Example 3: A medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, with the following proportions: 1500 parts drinking water, 180g dried plum, 150g hawthorn, 90g Poria cocos, 90g lily bulb, 90g monk fruit, 90g yam, 75g kudzu root, 75g corn silk, 75g purslane, 75g mulberry, 55g lotus leaf, 55g jujube seed, 55g mulberry leaf, 45g dried ginger, 45g Polygonatum sibiricum (spice), 45g turmeric (spice), 45g Codonopsis pilosula (spice), 35g licorice, 45g Astragalus membranaceus (spice), 35g Angelica sinensis (spice), 20 parts erythritol, and 0.3 parts monk fruit glycoside.

[0027] The preparation process of the above formula includes the following steps: Step 1, Raw material pretreatment: Wash and sort each herbal raw material separately to remove impurities. Remove the pits from the dried plums, the seeds from the hawthorns, and the peel from the poria cocos. Then, put all the herbal raw materials into a low-temperature drying oven and dry them at 55℃ and a wind speed of 2.5m / s for 2 hours, turning them over every 30 minutes. After drying, pulverize them to 100 mesh and sieve them through a vibrating sieve (300 times / minute) for later use. Step 2, graded extraction: Add the evenly mixed herbal powder to 1500 parts of drinking water, with a material-to-liquid ratio of 1:15, and extract at 75℃ for 1.5 hours, stirring for 5 minutes every 20 minutes at a stirring speed of 40 r / min. Then, raise the temperature to 95℃ at 8℃ / min and simmer at a constant temperature for 0.8 hours. Filter through a 200-mesh filter and collect the first extract. Step 3, Secondary Extraction: Add 600 parts of 90℃ drinking water to the dregs, decoct at 90℃ for 0.5 hours with stirring speed of 35r / min, filter through a 220 mesh filter, and collect the second extract; Step 4, Concentration: Combine the two extracts and place them in a vacuum concentration tank. Under a vacuum of 0.08 MPa and a temperature of 65°C, concentrate the extracts at a rate of 8 L / h until the density reaches 1.15 g / cm³, then stop the concentration. Step 5, flavoring and homogenization: Cool the concentrate to 35°C, add 20 parts erythritol and 0.3 parts mogroside, stir at 50 r / min for 15 minutes until completely dissolved, then homogenize twice under high pressure at 35°C and 25 MPa for 12 minutes each time. Sampling test showed no precipitation and no stratification. Step 6, sterilization and filling: sterilize at 125℃ for 8 seconds, cool to 12℃ at 15℃ / min, fill at a rate of 15 bottles / min in a Class 100 cleanroom aseptic environment, seal and test to obtain the finished product.

[0028] The prepared health-preserving beverage is a light amber-colored clear liquid, free of sediment and off-odors, with a sweet and mellow taste and a refreshing herbal aroma; the dissolution rate of active ingredients is 92%, including 0.45g / 100mL citric acid, 0.32g / 100mL hawthorn acid, 0.20g / 100mL Poria cocos polysaccharide, and 0.16g / 100mL lily polysaccharide; the shelf life is 18 months, and it will not deteriorate when stored at room temperature in a sealed container.

[0029] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A herbal health-preserving formula which is a food and medicine, and a preparation process and beverage thereof, characterized in that: This formula is measured in parts by weight and consists of the following precisely proportioned components, all of which are food-grade medicinal materials with no added ingredients: 1000-1500 parts drinking water, 120-180g dried plum, 90-150g hawthorn, 60-90g Poria cocos, 60-90g lily bulb, 60-90g monk fruit, 60-90g yam, 55-75g kudzu root, 45-75g corn silk, 45-75g purslane. Mulberry 45-75g, lotus leaf 35-55g, jujube seed 35-55g, mulberry leaf 35-55g, dried ginger 25-50g, polygonatum 30-45g (spice), turmeric 30-45g (spice), codonopsis 30-45g (spice), licorice 25-35g, astragalus 25-45g (spice), angelica 25-35g (spice), erythritol 10-20 parts, monk fruit glycosides 0.1-0.3 parts; ​ All herbal ingredients are selected from high-quality dried products that are free from mold, insects, and impurities. Among them, dried plums are pitted, dried hawthorns are seedless, dried poria cocos is peeled, dried lily bulbs are sulfur-free, and dried kudzu root is powdery. All spice components have undergone low-temperature drying and sterilization to ensure that the activity of the raw materials is not lost. Moreover, the proportion range of each component is strictly different from the single conditioning formula in the existing technology, so as to achieve synergistic adaptation of multiple components and avoid the adverse effects of excessive single component. 2.The herbal health-preserving formula of the same medicinal and edible property and its preparation process and beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optimal ratio of this formula is as follows: 1200 parts drinking water, 150g dried plum, 120g hawthorn, 75g Poria cocos, 75g lily bulb, 75g monk fruit, 75g yam, 65g kudzu root, 60g corn silk, 60g purslane, 60g mulberry, 45g lotus leaf, 45g jujube seed, 45g mulberry leaf, 45g dried ginger, 38g Polygonatum sibiricum (spice), 38g turmeric (spice), 38g Codonopsis pilosula (spice), 30g licorice, 35g Astragalus membranaceus (spice), 30g Angelica sinensis (spice), 15 parts erythritol, and 0.2 parts monk fruit glycosides. This optimal formula has been verified through multiple orthogonal experiments, ensuring that the active ingredients of each herbal component are fully dissolved, and achieving the best taste and health benefits.

3. The herbal health-preserving formula and its preparation process and beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moisture content of the dried plum is controlled at 8-12%, the hawthorn at 6-10%, the poria cocos at 5-9%, the lily at 7-11%, the monk fruit at 9-13%, the yam at 6-10%, and the kudzu root at 5-9%. The moisture content of all herbal raw materials is precisely controlled to avoid both excessive moisture content leading to mold growth and excessive moisture content leading to loss of active ingredients. Furthermore, this moisture content range differs from the conventional raw material moisture content standards in existing technologies, further enhancing the stability and uniqueness of the formula. 4.The herbal health-preserving formula of the same medicinal and edible property and its preparation process and beverage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The erythritol used is food-grade crystalline erythritol with a purity of ≥99.5%, no off-odor, and no impurities. Its addition amount is strictly controlled at 10-20 parts, which can achieve natural sweetness adjustment without increasing the calories of the beverage, and is suitable for modern health and wellness needs. The mogrosides used are food-grade mogroside V with a purity of ≥98%, and the amount added is controlled at 0.1-0.3 parts. It works synergistically with erythritol to achieve complementary sweetness and replace traditional sucrose. Moreover, the combination of these two sweeteners avoids the conventional dosage in existing technologies, forming a unique sugar-free sweetness system.

5. A medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, its preparation process, and the beverage according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: This process includes the following steps, and the parameters for each step have been optimized, which differs from the traditional boiling or simple extraction processes in existing technologies. The specific steps are as follows: Step 1, Raw material pretreatment: Wash and sort each herbal raw material separately to remove impurities and unqualified parts. Remove the pits from dried plums, seeds from hawthorns, and peel from poria cocos. Then, place them together with lily bulbs, monk fruit, yam, kudzu root, corn silk, purslane, mulberry, lotus leaf, jujube seed, mulberry leaf, dried ginger, polygonatum, turmeric, codonopsis, licorice, astragalus, and angelica in a low-temperature drying oven and dry at 45-55℃ for 2-3 hours. After drying, pulverize each raw material to 80-100 mesh to obtain herbal powders. Step 2, graded extraction: Mix the pulverized herbal powders evenly according to the formula ratio, add the formula amount of drinking water, and control the material-liquid ratio to be 1:10-1:

15. First, extract at a low temperature of 65-75℃ for 1.5-2.5 hours, then raise the temperature to 85-95℃ and decoct at a constant temperature for 0.8-1.2 hours. Stir continuously during the decoction process at a stirring speed of 30-40 r / min. After decoction, filter through a 180-200 mesh filter and collect the first extract. Step 3, Secondary Extraction: Add 30-40% of the formula amount of drinking water to the filtered residue again, and decoct at a constant temperature of 80-90℃ for 0.5-0.8 hours with a stirring speed of 25-35r / min. After decoction, filter through a 200-220 mesh filter and collect the second extract. Step 4, Combining and Concentrating: Combine the first and second extracts and place them in a vacuum concentration tank. Concentrate the extract to 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of its original volume under a vacuum of 0.06-0.08 MPa and a temperature of 55-65℃ to obtain a concentrated solution. During the concentration process, control the concentration rate at 5-8 L / h to avoid decomposition of active ingredients due to high temperature. Step 5, flavoring and homogenization: Cool the concentrate to 25-35℃, add erythritol and mogroside according to the formula ratio, stir until completely dissolved, stirring time is 15-25 minutes, stirring speed is 40-50 r / min, then put the mixture into a high pressure homogenizer and homogenize 2-3 times under 20-25 MPa pressure, each time for 8-12 minutes, to ensure that the flavoring components are evenly dispersed and improve the taste of the beverage; Step 6, Sterilization and Filling: Place the homogenized mixture into an ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilizer and sterilize it at 120-125℃ for 8-12 seconds. After sterilization, quickly cool it to 8-12℃ and then fill it in a sterile environment at a filling speed of 10-15 bottles / minute. After filling, seal it to obtain the finished health drink.

6. The herbal health-preserving formula and its preparation process and beverage according to claim 5, characterized in that: In step 1, the wind speed of the low-temperature drying oven is controlled at 1.5-2.5 m / s. During the drying process, the raw materials are turned over every 30 minutes to ensure that the raw materials are dried evenly and to avoid local over-drying. The pulverized herbal powders need to be sieved. A vibrating screen is used during the sieving process, with a vibration frequency of 200-300 times / minute to ensure uniform powder particle size. The passing rate of 80-100 mesh powder is ≥99%. These drying and pulverizing parameters are different from the conventional parameters in the existing technology, which can retain the active ingredients of the herbal raw materials to the greatest extent and improve the subsequent extraction efficiency.

7. The herbal health-preserving formula and its preparation process and beverage according to claim 5, characterized in that: In step 2, during the low-temperature extraction process, the mixture needs to be stirred every 20 minutes for 3-5 minutes at a speed of 30-40 r / min to ensure that the herbal powder is in full contact with the drinking water. During the constant temperature decoction process, the heating rate is controlled at 5-8℃ / min to avoid the raw materials from burning due to excessively rapid heating, which would affect the taste and quality of the extract. In step 3, the drinking water for secondary extraction needs to be heated to 80-90℃ in advance. After adding the medicinal residue, the temperature is quickly maintained to shorten the extraction time and improve the extraction rate of active ingredients. The parameter design of this graded extraction avoids the single extraction method in the existing technology, so as to achieve full extraction of active ingredients without damaging their structure.

8. The herbal health-preserving formula and its preparation process and beverage according to claim 5, characterized in that: In step 4, during the vacuum concentration process, the density of the concentrate needs to be continuously monitored. When the density of the concentrate reaches 1.10-1.15 g / cm³, the concentration should be stopped to ensure that the concentration of the concentrate is appropriate, so as to ensure the health benefits of the beverage and avoid the taste of being too thick due to excessive concentration. In step 5, the homogenization temperature of the high-pressure homogenizer is controlled at 25-35℃. After homogenization, the mixture needs to be sampled and tested to ensure that there is no sediment or layering and the flavoring is uniform. These concentration and homogenization parameters are different from the conventional standards in the existing technology, which further improves the quality stability of the beverage.

9. The herbal health-preserving formula and its preparation process and beverage according to claim 5, characterized in that: In step 6, the sterilization time and temperature of the ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilizer are strictly controlled at 120-125℃ and 8-12 seconds to avoid the decomposition of active ingredients due to excessive sterilization time or excessive temperature, while ensuring thorough sterilization and killing harmful microorganisms in the mixture. After sterilization, the cooling rate is 10-15℃ / min, and the mixture is rapidly cooled to 8-12℃ to prevent secondary contamination. The aseptic filling environment has a cleanliness level of ≥100. During the filling process, the filling equipment needs to be disinfected in real time. The finished product after filling needs to be sealed to ensure that the seal is intact and there is no leakage. This sterilization and filling process avoids the traditional sterilization methods in the existing technology and achieves the dual goals of sterilization and retention of active ingredients.

10. A medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula, its preparation process, and the beverage according to claims 1-9, characterized in that: This beverage is prepared from the medicinal and edible herbal health-preserving formula according to any one of claims 1-4, using the preparation process according to any one of claims 5-9; This beverage is a clear and transparent liquid with a light amber color. It has no sediment, no layering, no off-odor, and a moderately sweet and sour taste with a refreshing herbal aroma. The dissolution rate of active ingredients in each herbal component in the beverage is ≥85%, of which the citric acid content in dried plum is ≥0.35g / 100mL, the hawthorn acid content in hawthorn is ≥0.25g / 100mL, the poria polysaccharide content in poria is ≥0.15g / 100mL, and the lily polysaccharide content in lily is ≥0.12g / 100mL. This beverage has a shelf life of ≥12 months. It can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature in a cool, dry place without the need for preservatives. This beverage strictly follows the theory of food and medicine from the same source, with each component working synergistically to meet daily health needs. Moreover, its quality indicators and active ingredient content are different from similar beverages in the existing technology.