Method for producing plant base through enzymatic extrusion and prepared honeysuckle and liquorice water

Abstract

The invention provides a method for producing a plant base through enzymatic extrusion and honeysuckle and liquorice water prepared through the method. The method is realized by the following steps: firstly, pretreating honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and liquorice, and crushing the honeysuckle, the chrysanthemum and the liquorice into powder; uniformly mixing the powder according to a certain proportion; then, the mixed powder is extruded through an extruding machine, water is added, and solid-liquid mixing is achieved; a proper amount of enzyme is added into the extruded feed liquid for enzymolysis, so that the extraction rate of effective components is increased; and after the enzymolysis is completed, grinding, centrifuging, homogenizing and performing pipeline type sterilization treatment on the feed liquid to finally obtain the honeysuckle and liquorice water. The method disclosed by the invention has the advantages of high production efficiency, full extraction of effective components, good taste, high nutritional value and the like. The prepared honeysuckle and liquorice water has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, resisting inflammation, easing pain, improving immunity and the like, and is suitable for being used as a daily health-care beverage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing technology, and in particular to a method for producing plant-based products by enzymatic extrusion and the resulting honeysuckle licorice water. Background Technology

[0002] Honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and licorice are traditional Chinese medicinal herbs with rich medicinal value and health benefits. Honeysuckle has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and antiviral properties; chrysanthemum can clear heat and detoxify, and dispel wind and heat; licorice has the effects of tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi, clearing heat and detoxifying, and harmonizing other herbs. Honeysuckle and licorice water, made by combining these three herbs, not only has a pleasant taste but also offers multiple health benefits, making it popular with consumers. However, traditional methods of producing honeysuckle and licorice water have the following problems: Insufficient extraction of active ingredients: Traditional methods often use boiling or soaking to extract the active ingredients from the herbs, but these methods have low extraction efficiency and are difficult to fully extract the active substances from the herbs. Poor product stability: Due to insufficient extraction of active ingredients, the product's functionality is unstable, and its shelf life is short. Complex production process: Traditional production processes involve many steps, high energy consumption, and low production efficiency. Poor product taste and color: Products produced using traditional methods often have a darker color and poor taste, making it difficult to meet the demands of modern consumers for high-quality beverages. To address the aforementioned issues, it is necessary to develop a new production method to improve the extraction rate, stability, and production efficiency of the active ingredients in honeysuckle and licorice water, as well as to enhance the product's taste and color. The development of enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion technology: Enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion technology is a novel processing technique that combines enzymatic hydrolysis with mechanical extrusion. This technology utilizes the specific catalytic action of biological enzymes to efficiently decompose plant cell walls during extrusion, releasing the active ingredients within the cells. Enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion technology offers the following advantages: High extraction efficiency: Enzymatic hydrolysis effectively breaks down plant cell walls, increasing the extraction rate of active ingredients. Mild production process: The mild reaction conditions of enzymatic hydrolysis help preserve heat-sensitive components in the raw materials. Good product quality: Enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion technology improves the taste and color of the product, enhancing its overall quality. Energy saving and environmental protection: Compared to traditional high-temperature and high-pressure extraction methods, enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion technology consumes less energy, aligning with green and environmentally friendly production principles. Based on the above advantages of enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion technology, this invention proposes a new method for producing honeysuckle and licorice water, aiming to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a highly efficient, stable, and high-quality honeysuckle and licorice water production technology. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a method for producing honeysuckle licorice water by enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion. This method has the following advantages: simple process and convenient operation; minimal loss of nutrients and high nutritional value of the product; high production efficiency and suitable for large-scale industrial production.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A method for producing honeysuckle licorice water by enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion includes the following steps: 1. Honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and licorice are pulverized. 2. Mix the ground honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and licorice with water in an equal proportion and press them together. The liquid-to-material ratio is 1:3 to 1:6. The temperature of the extrusion sleeve is controlled at 60-100℃. 3. Add cellulase and compound hydrolase to the mixed slurry for enzymatic hydrolysis. The mass ratio of enzymes is 0.1%~0.2% for cellulase and 0.05%~0.1% for compound hydrolase. 4. The enzymatic hydrolysate obtained by extrusion is subjected to heat preservation treatment. The preferred heat preservation temperature is 60℃-70℃, and the heat preservation time is appropriate. 5. After incubation, the enzyme hydrolysate is subjected to enzyme inactivation treatment at 90-95℃ for 15 minutes. 6. The mixed slurry of honeysuckle and licorice after enzyme inactivation treatment is filtered through a sieve and then processed by a colloid mill and homogenizer to make the particles reach the colloidal molecular level. The preferred colloid mill speed is 1000-2000 r / min, the processing temperature is room temperature, the filtration uses a 200 mesh sieve, the homogenization temperature is 35℃-55℃, the first homogenization pressure is 30Mpa-60Mpa, and the second homogenization pressure is 40Mpa-60Mpa. 7. After the sample reaches the required molecular level, it is sterilized at high temperature and then filtered to complete the production of licorice extract. The preferred high temperature sterilization conditions are 121℃ for 15 minutes.

[0005] The beneficial technical effects are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. The process is simple, easy to operate, and easy to control; 2. Enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion technology effectively reduces the loss of nutrients and improves the nutritional value of the product; 3. High production efficiency, suitable for large-scale industrial production, which helps reduce production costs. Detailed Implementation

[0006] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. Example

[0007] A method for producing honeysuckle and licorice water by enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion, the specific steps of which are as follows: 1. The honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and licorice raw materials are pulverized to obtain powdered raw materials; 2. Mix the powdered raw materials with water at a liquid-to-material ratio of 1:4 and extrude them, controlling the temperature of the extrusion sleeve at 80℃; 3. Add 0.15% cellulase and 0.075% compound hydrolase to the mixed slurry for enzymatic hydrolysis; 4. Incubate the enzymatic hydrolysate at 65℃ for 45 minutes. 5. After incubation, the enzyme hydrolysate is subjected to enzyme inactivation treatment at 92℃ for 15 minutes. 6. The enzyme-inactivated mixed slurry was filtered through a 200-mesh sieve and then processed through a colloid mill (1500 r / min) and a homogenizer. The homogenization temperature was 45℃, the first-stage homogenization pressure was 50 MPa, and the second-stage homogenization pressure was 50 MPa. 7. After the sample is processed to the required molecular level, it is sterilized at high temperature (121℃, 15min), then filtered to obtain the licorice extract. Example

[0008] A method for producing honeysuckle and licorice water by enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion, the specific steps of which are as follows: 1. The honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and licorice raw materials are pulverized to obtain powdered raw materials; 2. Mix the powdered raw materials with water at a liquid-to-material ratio of 1:5 and extrude them, controlling the temperature of the extrusion sleeve at 70℃; 3. Add 0.1% cellulase and 0.05% compound hydrolase to the mixed slurry for enzymatic hydrolysis; 4. Incubate the enzymatic hydrolysate at 60℃ for 30 minutes. 5. After incubation, the enzyme hydrolysate is subjected to enzyme inactivation treatment at 90℃ for 15 minutes. 6. The enzyme-inactivated mixed slurry was filtered through a 200-mesh sieve and then processed through a colloid mill (1200 r / min) and a homogenizer. The homogenization temperature was 40℃, the first-stage homogenization pressure was 40 MPa, and the second-stage homogenization pressure was 50 MPa. 7. After the sample is processed to the required molecular level, it is sterilized at high temperature (121℃, 15min), then filtered to obtain the licorice extract. Example

[0009] A method for producing honeysuckle and licorice water by enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion, the specific steps of which are as follows: 1. The honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and licorice raw materials are pulverized to obtain powdered raw materials; 2. Mix the powdered raw materials with water at a liquid-to-material ratio of 1:6 and extrude them, controlling the extrusion sleeve temperature at 90℃; 3. Add 0.2% cellulase and 0.1% compound hydrolase to the mixed slurry for enzymatic hydrolysis; 4. Incubate the enzymatic hydrolysate at 70℃ for 60 minutes. 5. After incubation, the enzyme hydrolysate is subjected to enzyme inactivation treatment at 95℃ for 15 minutes. 6. The enzyme-inactivated mixed slurry was filtered through a 200-mesh sieve and then processed through a colloid mill (1800 r / min) and a homogenizer. The homogenization temperature was 55℃, the first-stage homogenization pressure was 60 MPa, and the second-stage homogenization pressure was 60 MPa. 7. After the sample is processed to the required molecular level, it is sterilized at high temperature (121℃, 15min), then filtered to obtain the licorice extract.

[0010] Comparative Example 1 Based on Example 1, without enzymatic hydrolysis, the extruded mixed slurry was directly subjected to heat treatment, enzyme inactivation, filtration, colloid milling, and homogenization, followed by high-temperature sterilization. The results showed that the product without enzymatic hydrolysis had insufficient extraction of active ingredients and poor taste and color.

[0011] Comparative Example 2 Based on Example 2, without extrusion, the pulverized raw materials were directly mixed with water and then subjected to enzymatic hydrolysis, heat preservation, enzyme inactivation, filtration, colloid milling, and homogenization, followed by high-temperature sterilization. The results showed that the product without extrusion had a low extraction rate of active ingredients and low production efficiency.

[0012] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it; any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for producing plant-based products by enzymatic extrusion and the resulting honeysuckle licorice water, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: (1) Crushing process: The honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and licorice raw materials are crushed to obtain powdered raw materials. Mixing and extrusion process: The crushed honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and licorice mixture is mixed and extruded with water in an equal proportion. The liquid-to-material ratio is 1:3 to 1:

6. The temperature of the extrusion sleeve is controlled at 60-100℃. (2) Enzymatic hydrolysis process: Cellulase and compound hydrolase are added to the mixed slurry for enzymatic hydrolysis. The mass ratio of cellulase is 0.1%~0.2%, and the mass ratio of compound hydrolase is 0.05%~0.1%. Heat preservation process: The hydrolysate obtained by extrusion is heat-preserved at a temperature of 60℃-70℃ for an appropriate time. (3) Enzyme inactivation process: The hydrolysate after heat preservation is inactivated at 90-95℃ for 15 minutes. Filtration and particulate treatment steps: The mixed slurry of Glycyrrhiza uralensis after enzyme inactivation treatment is filtered through a sieve and then processed by a colloid mill and homogenizer to make the particulates reach the colloidal molecular level. The colloid mill speed is 1000-2000 r / min and the processing temperature is room temperature. The filtration uses a 200 mesh sieve, the homogenization temperature is 35℃-55℃, the first homogenization pressure is 30Mpa-60Mpa, and the second homogenization pressure is 40Mpa-60Mpa. (4) High temperature sterilization and filtration steps: After the sample reaches the required molecular level, it is sterilized at high temperature and then filtered to complete the production of Glycyrrhiza uralensis slurry. The high temperature sterilization conditions are 121℃ for 15 minutes.

2. According to the claims of the present invention: (1) any one or a combination of steps in claims 1 to 7. (2) the steps in claims 1 to 7, wherein the specific parameters are within the claimed range, including but not limited to specific liquid-to-material ratios, extrusion sleeve temperature, enzyme mass ratio, holding temperature and time, enzyme inactivation conditions, colloid mill speed, processing temperature, sieve mesh size, homogenization temperature and pressure, and high-temperature sterilization conditions. (3) the steps in claims 1 to 7, wherein the specific implementation methods include but are not limited to the equipment model used, the specific ratio of raw materials, and the specific operating steps in the production process. The quality and production efficiency of the honeysuckle licorice water obtained by this method.