Method for producing comb honey powders from waste honeycomb, product and product application

Abstract

To provide a production method of comb honey powders and comb honey powders.SOLUTION: Natural comb honey powders have been developed by reasonably developing and utilizing waste honeycomb to improve its secondary value, reduce its impact on the natural ecological environment, and promote the realization of maximizing the benefits of honeycomb as a natural organic resource; and by sufficiently utilizing a large volume of components contained in waste honeycomb that are beneficial to human health through a low-cost, simplified, and convenient manufacturing process. The powders make it more convenient for people to drink comb honey water, facilitate storage and transportation, and reduce production cost and time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of food processing, and particularly to a method for producing comb honey powder using waste honeycomb spleen and the comb honey powder. In particular, it relates to a substitute material for healthy sugar products that lower blood sugar levels, and is used in extracts containing rich phenolic compounds, bioactive components, probiotics, water-soluble or water-insoluble dietary fibers, fruits or vegetables, or plants or fungi. It is used to produce a material product of comb honey powder manufactured from waste honeycomb spleen, recycle the waste honeycomb spleen, and constitute a method for manufacturing and molding a sugar material that is more beneficial to human health.

Background Art

[0002] Pure honey is made by bees collecting nectar or secretions from plants and fully brewing them, and can be eaten directly without artificial processing. Bees collect honey from various places, suck the nectar into the honey sac in their bodies, return to the hive, spit out the nectar in the honey sac into the honeycomb cells, and then the in-hive worker bees perform the subsequent brewing. The in-hive worker bees adjust the temperature in the hive by continuously moving their wings, etc., evaporate the excess moisture, promote air circulation to concentrate the honey, and reduce the water content from about 60% to about 20%. At the same time, the in-hive worker bees keep sucking and spitting out the nectar, and completely mix the nectar with various biological enzymes secreted by the in-hive worker bees, changing from the original sucrose to glucose and fructose and reaching 60% - 80%, while the sucrose content drops below 5%. The brewing and ripening usually take 7 - 15 days. Finally, the in-hive worker bees cover the ripened honey with wax. The water content of pure honey is less than 20%, rich in glucose, fructose, active substances, etc., and is an acidic viscous liquid with certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of various bacteria, help enhance the body's immunity after ingestion, and can be stored for a long time at room temperature. Beekeepers take out the honeycombs as needed in a timely manner, obtain ripened honey using a separator or related equipment, filter the ripened honey to remove impurities, and then put it on the market after processes such as filling and inspection. At the same time, the industry is still enthusiastically working on the research and development of new technical means to solve crystallization, and has been working hard to solve the risk of honey deterioration due to high water content and the requirements for liquid honey to reduce logistics transportation costs and storage space.

[0003] When based on Patent Document 1 regarding the honeycomb polysaccharide extract and its manufacturing method, as shown in Paragraph

[0009] of the specification, papain is used to perform water bath enzymatic hydrolysis at a temperature of 40°C to 60°C within 1.5 hours to obtain an enzymatic hydrolyzate, and then proceed to Steps 3 and 4. After that, the extract A is concentrated at 80°C to 100°C. Through the above steps, polysaccharides can be extracted from honeycombs. However, due to the temperature and process steps, multiple high-temperature treatment steps raise doubts about the final active effect of honey, and a large amount of the rich trace elements and active substances stored in honeycombs are wasted. The type of honeybee used in the embodiment shown in Paragraph

[0046] is limited to the Western honeybee, and there are doubts whether this method can be widely applied in the industry. The manufacturing method only extracts honeycomb polysaccharides, and it has not been seen to rationally develop and utilize the waste honeycombs generated during the breeding process of the beekeeping industry, improve the secondary value, and manufacture honeycomb powder added with components such as maximum honeycomb powder and water-soluble dietary fiber containing trace elements and active substances.

[0004] According to Patent Document 2, patients with chronic hepatitis or reduced liver function can improve their liver function when they frequently consume honey, and elderly people suffering from hypertension can maintain the balance of electrolytes in the blood by frequently consuming honey. Royal jelly has various effects such as enhancing immunity, preventing infections, suppressing aging, improving brain function, improving the quality of sleep, lowering blood sugar levels, anti-fatigue, and beautifying the skin. The absorption effect of honey varies greatly depending on age, constitution, gender, etc. One of the main reasons is that it can only be absorbed after being digested in the gastrointestinal system after ingestion, and those with poor digestive function also have poor absorption ability. At present, there are no products for people with reduced digestive systems or digestive functions that rationally develop and utilize the waste honeycombs generated during the breeding process of the beekeeping industry, improve the secondary value, and manufacture honeycomb powder added with components such as honeycomb powder and water-soluble dietary fiber. The honeycomb powder and processed foods of the present invention can improve the human intestinal environment, etc., have a health promotion function, increase the visible benefits of the entire beekeeping industry, introduce organic beekeeping to produce high-quality, non-toxic, and pollution-free honey products, and have a long-term positive impact on the ecological environment.

[0005] Bee honeycombs are finished products of beehive foundation expansion. Bees need to breed, raise larvae, live, and store food on the honeycombs. Bee honeycombs are made of beeswax secreted from the secretory glands after worker bees ingest nectar to form hexagonal cells. Since the space in the cells of a new honeycomb is large, the queen bee prefers to lay eggs in the new bee honeycomb and preferentially selects the new honeycomb for brooding and breeding. Bees repeatedly raise larvae on the honeycomb, and molt shells remain in the cells. Over time, the space in the cells becomes narrow, which affects the normal development of bees. As a result, the bees that emerge are small in body size, directly affecting honey production. Because the space in the cells is too narrow, there is a possibility of disease transmission in the hive. According to the habits of beekeepers in the industry, in order to accelerate the breeding speed of bee colonies and support the normal development of bee larvae, new honeycombs are regularly made to replace the old ones. The purpose of replacing with a new honeycomb is for egg-laying. Each time beekeepers make a new honeycomb, they need to replace the old honeycomb so as not to change the number of honeycombs in each hive box. Beekeepers make new honeycombs and eliminate old honeycombs according to the above method to grow bee colonies and increase honey production. Each time honey is harvested, the eliminated old honeycombs are taken out after honey recovery and discarded as agricultural waste. Bee honeycombs are an inevitable by-product in beekeeping. During the annual honeycomb replacement period and the flowering period of nectar source plants, beekeepers have a large number of old bee honeycombs that need to be discarded as waste, which not only pollutes the ecological environment but also wastes a large amount of precious natural resources.

[0006] Bee honeycombs contain complex components such as honey, beeswax, bee pollen, royal jelly, propolis, bee molting shells, and larval secretions. They have certain antioxidant and antibacterial activities, with obvious antioxidant effects and free radical scavenging effects. They also contain a large number of bioactive components such as phenolic compounds, flavonoids, active enzymes, multivitamins, glucose, minerals, resins, oils, alkaloids, tannins, organic acids, amino acids, proteins, insect hormones, polysaccharides, and glycosides. Honey has physical properties such as high osmotic pressure and low pH, which are related to its antibacterial activity. In recent years, many studies at home and abroad have shown that bee honeycombs have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and bactericidal, toxin excretion and expelling wind, antioxidant and anti-cancer effects, as well as effects such as blood pressure lowering, analgesia, and blood lipid lowering, and can effectively prevent and control cardiovascular-related diseases, indicating that there are related biological and pharmacological research values in the above aspects. Bee honeycombs have a detoxifying function, can improve the detoxification effect of the liver, promote the regeneration of liver cells, prevent liver damage caused by viruses, and reduce the occurrence of hepatitis, cirrhosis, and ascites. Moreover, some studies have pointed out that bee honeycombs contain a large number of natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial components, which have excellent effects in killing the causative bacteria of rhinitis, calming the treatment of rhinitis, relieving allergies, and reducing or alleviating the occurrence of inflammation. Experimental studies on mice have shown that bee honeycomb extracts can significantly improve the humoral and cellular immune abilities and antioxidant activity of mice. However, the extraction technology is complex and costly, so it is necessary to wait for the development and research of innovative technologies. Furthermore, bee honeycombs are traditional Chinese medicines commonly used in the treatment of rhinitis and hepatitis. The specific way to eat them is to take a small amount of honeycomb honey from an old honeycomb, chew it for a few minutes, and finally spit out the residue (mainly beeswax) or just swallow it directly. There are studies on the biological activities of bee honeycombs at home and abroad, such as anti-inflammatory activity, immunomodulatory activity, antibacterial activity, and antioxidant activity, and they are described in many research reports. Therefore, bee honeycombs contain a large number of components beneficial to people's health, and it is necessary to promote the maximization of the benefits of the natural organic resources of bee honeycombs. The discarded bee honeycombs should be rationally developed and utilized to improve their secondary value and increase the visible benefits of the entire beekeeping industry, and introduce organic beekeeping to produce high-quality, non-toxic, and pollution-free honey products.The technology of the present invention promotes the development of sustainable organic beekeeping and creates greater social and economic value, providing effective technical support for the industrial development of honeycombs.

[0007] Honey itself has characteristics such as odor absorption, moisture absorption, and fermentation, and is prone to deterioration if not properly stored. Comb honey (also called chunk honey) refers to honey completely preserved in the honeycomb. Comb honey has a low moisture content, is fully ripened honey, has a higher quality than separated honey, and thanks to the natural protective barrier of beeswax, comb honey can maintain its original flavor and nutrition, can be eaten as it is, and does not deteriorate even after long-term storage. Natural honey is acidic, with a pH value of 3.2 - 4.5. Most bacteria have an optimal pH for growth of 6.5 - 8.0. In the present invention, the discarded honeycombs are subjected to low-temperature extraction processing and combined with vacuum freeze-drying technology, aiming to significantly reduce the moisture content and reduce the substances necessary for the survival and reproduction of microorganisms and all chemical reactions. Therefore, the freeze-dried comb honey powder plays a role in anti-corrosion and preservation after dehydration, inhibits the growth of some microorganisms, and has the effect of extending the anti-corrosion effect and the shelf life, providing a solution for the anti-corrosion preservation and crystallization prevention of liquid honey in the industry.

[0008] In the related prior art documents, the mixture shown in paragraph

[0005] of the specification of [Comb Honey Paste and Manufacturing Method] in Patent Document 3 is heated to 75°C and stirred for 1 hour, then repeatedly sieved to remove beeswax, and then the residue is filtered and mixed again. After that, it is heated to 70°C - 75°C again and stirred for 1 hour or more, filtered through a sieve to obtain a honeycomb extract, and then

[0009] In the [healthcare product for enhancing immunity] of Patent Document 4, a technology for health foods that mixes components such as honeycomb extract and other traditional Chinese medicines is disclosed. However, the honeycomb extract is mixed with other traditional Chinese medicines. As shown in paragraph

[0004] of the specification of this prior art document, for ultraviolet sterilization, an ultraviolet lamp with an irradiation distance of 20 to 45 cm is irradiated. However, ultraviolet sterilization has strict requirements for the wavelength range. Ultraviolet rays are invisible light with a wavelength range of 136 to 390 nm. When the wavelength is set to 240 to 290 nm, it has a sterilization function, and a wavelength of 253.7 nm exhibits the strongest sterilization effect. The wavelength of ultraviolet rays is very important for the inhibitory effect on DNA replication and cell division when microorganisms and bacteria are exposed to ultraviolet irradiation. A specific wavelength only damages bacteria and cannot completely kill them, and bacteria may self-repair or even revive. The sterilization process of this health food is very simple, and there are no standards for the wavelength and irradiation time of ultraviolet rays, and it does not meet the safety requirements of industrially used foods. Therefore, the manufacturing technology of this composition is not suitable for the manufacture of oral or edible products. Also, when the mixture deviates from the implementation of the above disinfection and sterilization process or steps, there may still be causative bacteria such as bacteria or microorganisms in the mixture, which may contaminate the mechanical grinding or the honey pill kneading machine with added honey, or when the honeycomb extract is mixed with other traditional Chinese medicine components, the finished honey pill kneaded with honey may contain bacteria or be contaminated, and it is not suitable for oral health foods. The method of administration to infants is to use a syringe without a needle to aspirate the liquid and administer it into the infant's mouth. However, when aspirating the liquid and administering it into the infant's mouth without knowing whether there are bacteria or microorganisms in the syringe without a needle, it increases the risk of secondary contamination of the above health food, or bacteria or microorganisms will be administered into the infant's mouth together with the health food, and the method and technique of administration are not ideal. In the manufacturing process of this composition, when replacing with a new honeycomb spleen, the old honeycomb spleen that is discarded is not used as a material, and it is also not helpful for the sustainable development of the beekeeping industry and the natural ecological environment.

[0010] Furthermore, in the [Honeycomb Extract and Manufacturing Method] of Patent Document 5, it is disclosed that a dried product is extracted from a honeycomb and mixed with honey, beeswax, bee molted shells, propolis, and bee pollen to produce a honeycomb extract. As shown in paragraph

[0007] of the specification of this prior art document, a predetermined current is passed through the honeycomb extract processed at room temperature, and a sterilization treatment using a high-voltage pulsed electric field is performed. However, during the sterilization treatment using the pulsed electric field, the temperature rises in the range of 24°C to 60°C along with the treatment temperature. Since the honeycomb is a natural biological resource, there is a possibility of destroying substances (containing many antioxidants and antibacterial active ingredients) that are not resistant to high temperatures in the honeycomb at high temperatures. When honey is dissolved in warm water at around 40°C, the active substances in it can be maximally maintained. The honeycomb extract and honey contain more than 180 types such as amino acids, active enzymes, multivitamins, glucose, and minerals, among which there are more than 20 types of highly nutritious active enzymes. There is a possibility that the above-mentioned active enzymes and other active substances are destroyed by high temperatures, and the nutritional value of the entire honeycomb extract may be reduced by the pulsed electric field sterilization treatment method. The temperature range used in this patent document raises questions about the quality and effectiveness of the active ingredients of the products made from the composition. In the manufacturing process of the composition, the old honeycombs discarded when replacing with new honeycombs are not used as materials, which is not beneficial to the sustainable development of the beekeeping industry.

[0011] In the [Production of Honeycomb Extract Granules] of Patent Document 6, a method for producing honeycomb extract granules is disclosed, in which the honeycomb extract is mixed with auxiliary materials to produce granules. As shown in Paragraph

[0005] of the specification, the whole honeycomb is immersed in water at 60°C for 3 hours, then filtered to recover the filtrate, and then heated and concentrated to a honeycomb extract of less than 12%. Next, 74.5 parts by mass of white granulated sugar powder, 5 parts by mass of maltodextrin, and 0.5 parts by mass of soda ash are added to 20 parts by mass of the honeycomb extract. However, the main component of the granule labeled as honeycomb extract is white granulated sugar powder, and the quantitative ratio is more than 3 times that of the honeycomb extract, which may cause the consumer to ingest excessive white granulated sugar, contrary to the health purpose of ingesting honeycomb extract. Similarly, this production method requires the honeycomb to be immersed in water at 60°C for 3 hours, during which the residual of active enzymes and other active substances is suspected. Since the sterilization treatment process is not carried out in the production process disclosed in this patent document, the production technology of this composition is not suitable for producing products for internal use. In this prior art document, there is no disclosure of the application and technology of a product for internal use, which is produced by combining a powder or liquid extracted from an old honeycomb spleen discarded when replacing it with a new honeycomb spleen, including honeycomb spleen extract, probiotics, water-soluble or water-insoluble dietary fiber, fruit or vegetable or plant extract. It is not easy, or only those proficient in this technology can easily achieve it by combining with other prior art documents, to attempt to use various active substances, active phenolic compounds, and a large number of bioactive components in this prior art document in combination with other commercially available food additives. This prior art document does not solve the problems and disadvantages of a large amount of waste generation and environmental sanitation problems in the beekeeping industry caused by the old honeycomb spleen discarded for replacing with a new honeycomb spleen, nor does it present measures or directions for the sustainable development of the beekeeping industry, which is not good for the natural ecological environment.

[0012] The composition of the health food shown in paragraph

[0006] of the specification of [Health Food Containing Bee Product Raw Materials] in Patent Document 7 is substances such as bee pollen, freeze-dried royal jelly powder, propolis, honey, compound crystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, ethanol, and silica. As a health food, in order to reduce the manufacturing cost, it is necessary to minimize the use of chemical substances and increase the proportion of non-chemical substances in the health tablets. The manufacturing method first extracts propolis from propolis raw materials, freezes it for 4 to 10 hours, then pulverizes it at a low temperature, removes beeswax through two sieving operations and multiple filter cloths, and then concentrates and extracts propolis in a vacuum environment set at a temperature of 45°C to 50°C. Royal jelly is also manufactured and processed separately and vacuum freeze-dried to produce freeze-dried powder. The degree of vacuum is not set in the specification, repeated operations are required in the manufacturing process, and finally all the freeze-dried powder is transferred to a granulation dryer, heated and dried, and a granulation process is carried out at an inlet air temperature of 40 to 60°C for 1 to 4 hours. In the shown manufacturing method, there are multiple sieving operations, multiple loading and unloading operations, and the mixture is transferred to another machine multiple times to proceed to the next process, resulting in unnecessary production losses, a decrease in production capacity, and being useless for industry imitation, production efficiency, and application. Similarly, the above-mentioned manufacturing method is not easy or can only be easily reached by those who are proficient in the technology by combining other prior art documents. This prior art document does not solve the problems and drawbacks of a large amount of waste generation and environmental sanitation problems in the beekeeping industry caused by old honeycombs discarded for replacement with new honeycombs, nor does it present implementation measures or directions for the sustainable development of the beekeeping industry.

[0013] In the [Method for Producing Honey That Is Difficult to Crystallize] of Patent Document 8, a method is disclosed for delaying the crystallization of honey by decocting raw honey under the conditions of a hot water temperature of 50°C to 70°C and a central temperature of the container of 45°C or lower. However, it cannot be guaranteed whether the temperature outside the center of the container is higher than 45°C or approaches the maximum hot water temperature of 70°C. Subsequently, a crystal nucleus destruction treatment is performed at a temperature of 68°C to 80°C for 1 to 5 minutes, and doubts arise about the final active effect of honey due to multiple high-temperature treatment steps. This prior art document does not consider the large amount of waste in the beekeeping industry and the resulting environmental and sanitation problems and drawbacks. The vacuum dehydration temperature used is 60°C, and the water content is only concentrated to 19.8%, or the risk of honey deterioration due to high water content is not resolved, nor is the requirement for liquid honey to reduce logistics transportation costs and storage space addressed.

[0014] In the [Method for Producing High-Purity Honey That Is Difficult to Crystallize] disclosed in Patent Document 9, multiple ultrafiltration techniques are used to remove impurities in raw honey. As described in paragraph

[0004] of the specification, it includes a step of diluting raw honey with water by a factor of 1 and a step of reheating to 60°C to 70°C. Since there is no description of a sterilization treatment step in the specification, the manufacturing technology of this composition is not suitable for the production of products for internal use. In this prior art document, using old honeycombs discarded when replacing with new honeycombs as materials, the application and technology of powders or liquids produced by extracting honeycomb extracts, probiotics, water-soluble or water-insoluble dietary fibers, fruits or vegetables, or plant extracts for products for internal use are not disclosed. The manufacturing process only directly uses raw honey, and it does not solve the problems and drawbacks of the large amount of waste generated in the beekeeping industry and environmental and sanitation problems caused by old honeycombs discarded for replacing new honeycombs, nor does it present implementation measures or directions for the sustainable development of the beekeeping industry. Also, the risk of honey deterioration due to high water content is not resolved, nor is the requirement for liquid honey to reduce logistics transportation costs and storage space addressed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Patent Document 4

Patent Document 5

Patent Document 6

Patent Document 7

Patent Document 8

Patent Document 9

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0016] The main object of the present invention is to rationally develop and utilize waste honeycomb frames, improve the secondary value, reduce the impact on the natural ecological environment of waste honeycomb frames, promote the realization of the maximization of the benefits of the natural organic resources of honeycomb frames, and through a low-cost, simplified and convenient manufacturing process, fully utilize a large number of components beneficial to people's health contained in waste honeycomb frames, develop natural honeycomb powder that is more convenient for people to drink honeycomb water, easy to store and transport, reduces manufacturing costs and time, mix the honeycomb powder produced from waste honeycomb frames with other materials, stir, and form through either the process of pre-adding or post-adding to obtain a material product of honeycomb powder produced from waste honeycomb frames that is beneficial to the body's nutrient absorption, rich in phenolic compounds and bioactive components, and improves palatability, and propose a method for manufacturing honeycomb powder using waste honeycomb frames and honeycomb powder to constitute a sugar material and a molding manufacturing method that are more beneficial to human health by recycling waste honeycomb frames.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0017] To achieve the above object, the present invention proposes a method for producing chunk honey powder using waste honeycomb spleen, Step S10 of producing a honeycomb spleen mixed solution A using waste honeycomb spleen, Performing a primary numerically controlled dynamic vacuum freezing process on the honeycomb spleen mixed solution A obtained under a vacuum environment with a temperature of -20°C to 20°C and less than 100 Pa, reducing the water content of the honeycomb spleen mixed solution A to 12% or less within 3 to 17 hours, and obtaining a solid crystalline flake-like dried product A. Step S20, Step S30 of pulverizing the crystalline flake-like dried product A into coarse powder at a pulverization speed of 20 to 100 revolutions per minute in a sterile low-temperature environment, and mixing 1 part of the dried product A with 0.1 to 3 parts of other extracts or freeze-dried products to obtain a dried product B, and Performing a secondary numerically controlled dynamic vacuum freezing process on the dried product B under a vacuum environment with a temperature of 0°C to 15°C and less than 80 Pa, reducing the water content of the dried product B to 0.02% to 9% or less, ultrasonically sterilizing the dried product B with the reduced water content, and then pulverizing it at a low speed in a sterile low-temperature environment into a powder form to obtain chunk honey powder. Step S40, The above method including

[0018] As a further technical means of the present invention, the above step S10 of producing a honeycomb spleen mixed solution A using waste honeycomb spleen includes Step S101 of washing foreign substances on the surface of the waste honeycomb spleen using drinking water, Step S102 of pulverizing the waste honeycomb spleen with the foreign substances washed on the surface at a rotation speed of 50 to 120 revolutions per minute in a room temperature environment, Processing the honeycomb spleen paste pulverized by the low-temperature pressing method to obtain a raw chunk honey solution, and subjecting the raw chunk honey solution to a filtration process to obtain a filtered honeycomb spleen raw solution. Step S103, Step S104 of precipitating the filtered honeycomb spleen raw solution to separate the wax remaining on the surface, and obtaining a honeycomb spleen raw solution without wax, and Step S105 of slowly stirring 2 parts of the honeycomb spleen raw solution without wax, 0.1 to 5.5 parts of indigestible dextrin, and 0.1 to 8.5 parts of room temperature pure water until completely mixed to obtain a honeycomb spleen mixed solution A.

[0019] As a further technical means of the present invention, the step S103 includes performing rough filtration of the raw honeycomb spleen solution through a 32-mesh to 60-mesh sieve one or more times first, recovering the raw honeycomb spleen solution by mechanical rotation, then slowly stirring while adding 0.2 to 3 parts of drinking water, and performing fine filtration through a 70-mesh to 120-mesh sieve one or more times, and obtaining the filtered raw honeycomb spleen solution by mechanical rotation.

[0020] As a further technical means of the present invention, the other extract or freeze-dried product is one or more of a monk fruit extract or a ginger extract.

[0021] As a further technical means of the present invention, after the step S80, the method further includes a step of performing foreign matter inspection, weighing, and packaging of the comb honey powder.

[0022] To achieve the above object, the present invention also proposes a comb honey powder produced by using the method for producing comb honey powder using the above waste honeycomb spleen.

Advantages of the Invention

[0023] Advantageous effects of the method for producing comb honey powder using the waste honeycomb spleen of the present invention and the comb honey powder include The present invention uses waste honeycombs as the main material and utilizes the low temperature during stepwise freezing and vacuum freeze-drying to reduce the loss of heat-sensitive substances such as polyphenols and vitamins in the honeycomb during drying, prevent the taste and aroma of the honeycomb from changing due to high temperature, and prevent the generation of sour and bitter tastes. Honeycombs with low acidity can effectively reduce the damage to enamel, be more beneficial to dental health while enjoying the honeycomb, maximize the retention of the original flavor, have a smooth texture, and distinct flavor. Moreover, the present invention can prevent the soluble substances in the honeycomb from moving outward due to the internal moisture gradient diffusion, causing nutrient loss. The product obtained by this technology exhibits a sponge-like porous structure and has good rehydration properties. Regarding the disadvantages of vacuum freeze-drying, such as long drying time, high energy consumption, and high cost, the present invention first pulverizes and then performs low-temperature pressing and filtration, followed by extraction using centrifugation and cold water extraction techniques, and combines them with an efficient and stepwise vacuum freeze-drying method to more effectively improve the filtration speed, filtration rate, and recovery rate. Using the low-temperature extraction technology, the honeycomb liquid is slowly extracted with cold water at a low temperature for 6 to 14 hours, and then the honeycomb liquid is freeze-dried at a temperature of -20°C to 20°C to form freeze-dried powder, thus firmly locking in the original aroma and nutrition of the honeycomb and finishing the product with the best taste and nutritional components. Also, through the operation using the low temperature during stepwise freezing and vacuum freeze-drying, the energy consumption and loss rate can be reduced, honey crystallization can be eliminated, and even the instability and deterioration of the product quality with ultra-low moisture content can be prevented. Due to the good rehydration properties of the product, the honeycomb can maintain its original flavor and nutrition, can be eaten directly without deterioration, and can be stored for a long time, successfully solving the difficulties and obstacles faced by the current industry.

[0024] In the following, to clearly explain the embodiments of the present invention or the technical means within the prior art, the accompanying drawings necessary for describing the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly explained. The accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. On the premise that those skilled in the art do not engage in creative activities, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these accompanying drawings.

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[0026] The achievement of the object, functions, features, and advantages of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in accordance with the embodiments.

[0027] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, the technical means in the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. However, it goes without saying that the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative activities belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] The present invention proposes a method for manufacturing comb honey powder using waste honeycombs. The technical means adopted in the present invention mainly include pulverizing first, then performing low-temperature pressing and filtration, extracting the filtrate by cold water extraction technology, further centrifuging in a direct current centrifuge, and combining with an efficient and stepwise vacuum freeze-drying method to more effectively improve the filtration speed, filtration rate, and recovery rate, and reduce the energy consumption and loss rate.

[0029] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a preferred embodiment of the method for manufacturing comb honey powder using waste honeycombs of the present invention includes the following steps.

[0030] Step S10: Manufacturing honeycomb mixed solution A using waste honeycombs.

[0031] Step S10 specifically includes the following steps. Step S101: Washing foreign substances on the surface of waste honeycombs using drinking water

[0032] The first objective of the present invention is to rationally develop and utilize waste honeycombs, improve their secondary value, reduce the impact on the natural ecological environment of waste honeycombs, and promote the realization of the maximization of the benefits of the natural organic resources of honeycombs.

[0033] In this embodiment, every time honey is harvested, the old combs that have been phased out are taken out after honey collection and discarded as agricultural waste. Honeycombs are an inevitable by-product in the beekeeping process. During the annual comb replacement period and the flowering period of nectar source plants, beekeepers have a large amount of old honeycombs that need to be discarded as waste, which not only pollutes the ecological environment but also wastes a large amount of precious natural resources. Considering this, this embodiment uses the rich nutrients and substances such as minerals still stored in the waste honeycombs to produce comb honey powder, improve the quality of people's lives, address the increasing social public health risks related to the aging of cardiovascular diseases, etc., and also adopt a new way of thinking so that society can cope with climate change and biodiversity loss, presenting the direction of practice for improving the value of the traditional beekeeping industry.

[0034] The second objective of the present invention is to make full use of and preserve the complex components in honeycombs, such as honey, beeswax, bee pollen, royal jelly, propolis, bee molt shells, and larval secretions. The above complex components contain certain antioxidant activity and antibacterial activity, have obvious antioxidant effects and free radical scavenging effects, and also contain a large number of bioactive components such as phenolic compounds, flavonoids, active enzymes, multivitamins, glucose, minerals, resins, oils and fats, alkaloids, tannins, organic acids, amino acids, proteins, insect hormones, polysaccharides, and glycosides. The functional and nutritional components are richer and have higher nutritional value than the honey usually collected, and have a rich flavor.

[0035] Step S102: Under a room temperature environment, crush the waste honeycombs with foreign substances on the surface washed at a rotational speed of 50 - 120 revolutions per minute.

[0036] In this embodiment, at room temperature, the waste honeycomb spleen with foreign substances on the surface is crushed at a rotation speed of 50 to 120 revolutions per minute, so as to avoid high temperature caused by high-speed crushing and affecting the nutritional activity and quality, increase the contact surface of freezing and squeezing, shorten the squeezing time, reduce the oxidation caused by the crushed material contacting with air due to the capping design of the equipment, and retain more original nutrients.

[0037] Step S103: Treat the honeycomb spleen paste crushed by the low-temperature squeezing method to obtain the original honeycomb solution, and perform a filtration treatment on the original honeycomb solution to obtain the filtered original honeycomb spleen solution. Specifically, after treating the ground waste honeycomb spleen by the low-temperature squeezing method to obtain the original honeycomb solution, a double filtration barrel can be used to perform a filtration treatment on the original honeycomb solution.

[0038] More specifically, the original honeycomb spleen solution is first subjected to coarse filtration of 32 to 60 meshes one or more times, and the original honeycomb spleen solution is recovered by mechanical rotation. Then, while adding 0.2 to 3 parts of drinking water, it is slowly stirred, and fine filtration of 70 to 120 meshes is performed one or more times, and the filtered original honeycomb spleen solution is obtained by mechanical rotation.

[0039] Step S104: Precipitate the filtered original honeycomb spleen solution to separate the wax remaining on the surface, and obtain the original honeycomb spleen solution without wax. Step S105: Slowly stir 2 parts of the original honeycomb spleen solution without wax, 0.1 to 5.5 parts of resistant dextrin, and 0.1 to 8.5 parts of room temperature pure water until they are completely mixed to obtain the honeycomb spleen mixed solution A.

[0040] This embodiment can avoid the high temperature caused by rapid stirring and affecting the nutritional activity and quality by slowly stirring 2 parts of the original honeycomb spleen solution without wax, 0.1 to 5.5 parts of resistant dextrin (RD), and 0.1 to 8.5 parts of room temperature pure water until they are completely mixed.

[0041] The third objective of the present invention is to expand the application scope and product manufacturing scope of the invention technology of comb honey powder manufactured from agricultural waste honeycombs, and to produce products for those who are concerned about their blood sugar levels and blood lipids, those who are managing their weight, and those who are health-conscious, as compared to the use of ordinary granulated sugar, natural sugar, artificial sugar, sweeteners, etc. There are no products on the market that are manufactured from agricultural waste honeycombs, especially comb honey powder added with water-soluble dietary fiber or other freeze-dried powders. It is necessary to further explore the drawbacks of granulated sugar, natural sugar, artificial sugar, sweeteners, etc., and problems that the industry has not been able to solve in the long term. In addition, in order to achieve effective and sustainable solutions, we need to work on protecting and maintaining natural ecological resources and finding an environmentally friendly way out for the large amount of waste honeycombs generated from the beekeeping industry. Resistant Dextrin (RD) is a soluble dietary fiber and prebiotic that can delay and inhibit the digestion and absorption of sugars in the small intestine, improve the sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin, and reduce the demand for insulin. Water-soluble resistant dextrin forms a gel that blocks the diffusion of sugars, delaying the absorption of sugars in the intestine. This suppresses the rise in blood glucose and blood insulin levels after sugar absorption, delays the release of sugars, slows down the body's blood glucose response to sugar intake, helps suppress the rise in postprandial blood glucose levels, improves blood triglycerides, and promotes bowel movements. It can be used in various health foods and diet foods, and continuous intake can also enhance the effect of reducing serum cholesterol, triglyceride concentration, and body fat mass. Generally, drinking honey water on an empty stomach is thought to promote gastric acid secretion, activate gastrointestinal motility, and easily cause gastric discomfort. However, during the manufacturing process of the products of the present invention, by adding and mixing one or more edible material extracts such as water-soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, or plants, beans, fruits, vegetables, collagen, freeze-dried powder, or other food ingredients, the gastric discomfort after drinking honey water on an empty stomach can be alleviated, and beverages or products containing different healthcare or flavor elements can be manufactured. The products can be manufactured in any form such as powder, jelly, soft meal, energy bar, protein bar, meal replacement, etc. This includes, but is not limited to, Korean ginseng spleen essence drink, monk fruit spleen essence drink, lime spleen essence drink, ginger spleen essence drink, bitter melon peptide spleen essence drink, lutein spleen essence drink, cordyceps sinensis and Korean ginseng spleen essence drink, fruit fermented spleen essence drink, vitamin B complex and Korean ginseng spleen essence drink, collagen spleen essence drink, etc. It presents an innovative and multi-faceted thinking direction for the vegetable beverage, fruit beverage, health beverage (food), and functional beverage (food) industries.

[0042] In this embodiment, steps S101 to S105 are pre-steps of the freezing process, and resistant dextrin is used to protect the nutrients in the stock solution from being destroyed at extremely low temperatures. There are various dextrins on the market, and in the present invention, resistant dextrin is mixed and then the freezing process is carried out.

[0043] Step S20: Perform a primary numerically controlled dynamic vacuum freezing process on the honeycomb spleen mixed solution A obtained under a vacuum environment with a temperature of -20°C to 20°C and less than 100 Pa, and reduce the water content of the honeycomb spleen mixed solution A to 12% or less within 3 to 17 hours to obtain a solid crystalline flaky dry product A. At this time, when the honeycomb spleen mixed solution A has changed into the solid crystalline flaky dry product A, the primary vacuum freeze-drying process is regarded as completed.

[0044] The fourth object of the present invention is to solve the drawbacks such as foreign odor absorption, moisture absorption and fermentation of comb honey (also called comb honey). Honey with a low water content and a relative water content of 17% is considered to have high food safety, but it may deteriorate if not properly stored. General honey contains undesirable substances such as yeast (usually osmotolerant yeast, sugar-loving yeast) and other heat-resistant microorganisms. These are the main causes of honey spoilage during storage. Currently, the main methods to prevent honey crystallization are heat treatment, ultrasonic treatment, microwave-assisted thermal sterilization technology (MATS), and low-temperature sterilization, which destroy yeast cells, reduce moisture, reduce and delay crystallization, completely liquefy crystals, and reduce the fermentation rate of honey. However, all of the above methods lead to an increase in the level of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), and heat treatment cannot completely remove heat-resistant microorganisms. When a treatment method that repeatedly heats and cools is used, it is inevitable that vitamins and other nutrients will be destroyed. This embodiment treats the comb honey extracted from waste honeycombs by freeze-vacuum drying technology under low-temperature conditions, reduces the water content to 2% or less, and stably maintains a low level of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). By low-temperature extraction, the sour and bitter tastes are significantly reduced, the miscellaneous taste of the honeycomb is reduced, the floral fragrance and natural flavor of the honeycomb itself become more prominent, and the fragrance can be amplified. Obviously, the present invention can optimize the general crystallization prevention and sterilization treatment methods in the industry, reduce costs, maintain maximum nutrition and flavor, and improve the effect.

[0045] Step S30: Grind the crystalline flaky dry matter A into coarse powder at a grinding speed of 20 to 100 revolutions per minute in a sterile low-temperature environment, and mix 1 part of the dry matter A with 0.1 to 3 parts of other extracts or freeze-dried products to obtain dry matter B.

[0046] The other extract or freeze-dried product is one or more of a monk fruit extract or a ginger extract.

[0047] In this embodiment, by pulverizing the crystalline flake-like dried product A into coarse powder at a pulverization speed of 20 to 100 rotations per minute in a sterile low-temperature environment, it is possible to avoid the high temperature caused by high-speed pulverization and the influence on nutrient active substances and quality.

[0048] Step S40: Perform a quadratic numerical control dynamic vacuum freezing process on the dried product B in a vacuum environment with a temperature of 0°C to 15°C and less than 80 Pa, reduce the moisture content of the dried product B to 0.02% to 9% or less, ultrasonically sterilize the dried product B with the reduced moisture content, and then pulverize it at a low speed in a sterile low-temperature environment into a powder form to obtain comb honey powder.

[0049] In this embodiment, a quadratic numerical control dynamic vacuum freezing process is performed on the dried product B in a vacuum environment with a temperature of 0°C to 15°C and less than 80 Pa, and the moisture content of the dried product B is reduced to 0.02% to 9% or less, which is regarded as the completion of the secondary vacuum freeze-drying process.

[0050] By ultrasonically sterilizing the dried product B with the reduced moisture content, it is possible to avoid the influence on nutrient activity and quality caused by high-speed pulverization.

[0051] Furthermore, in this embodiment, foreign matter inspection, weighing, and packaging of the comb honey powder are performed. This embodiment can ensure the safety of food by detecting foreign matter in the comb honey powder.

[0052] Specifically, after obtaining the comb honey powder in this embodiment, it can be packaged in the form of aluminum packaging paper or capsules, and can be directly immersed in water for extraction or extracted by an extractor, which is highly convenient for people, does not crystallize, has functionality, contains more nutrients than the usually collected honey, has a high nutritional value, and provides a comb honey extract beverage with a rich flavor.

[0053] The advantageous effects of the method for manufacturing comb honey powder using the waste honeycomb spleen of the present invention are as follows: The present invention uses waste honeycomb spleen as the main material, and utilizes the low temperature during stepwise freezing and vacuum freeze-drying to reduce the loss of heat-sensitive substances such as polyphenols and vitamins in honeycomb during drying, prevent the taste and aroma of honeycomb from changing due to high temperature and the generation of sour and bitter tastes, and honeycomb with low acidity can effectively reduce the damage to enamel, be more beneficial to dental health while enjoying honeycomb, maximize the retention of the original flavor, have a smooth texture, and distinct flavor. Moreover, the present invention can prevent the soluble substances in honeycomb from moving outward due to the internal moisture gradient diffusion and causing nutrient loss. The product obtained by this technology exhibits a sponge-like porous structure and has good rehydration properties. Regarding the drawbacks of vacuum freeze-drying, such as long drying time, high energy consumption, and high cost, the present invention first pulverizes and then performs low-temperature pressing and filtration, and then extracts by centrifugation and cold water extraction technology, and combines with an efficient and stepwise vacuum freeze-drying method to more effectively improve the filtration speed, filtration rate, and recovery rate. Using low-temperature extraction technology, the honeycomb liquid is slowly extracted with cold water at a low temperature for 6 to 14 hours, and then the honeycomb liquid is freeze-dried at a temperature of -20°C to 20°C to form freeze-dried powder, thus firmly locking in the original aroma and nutrition of honeycomb and finishing the product with the best taste and nutritional components. Also, through the operation using the low temperature during stepwise freezing and vacuum freeze-drying, the energy consumption and loss rate can be reduced, the crystallization of honey can be eliminated, and the instability and deterioration of product quality with ultra-low moisture content can be prevented. Due to the good rehydration properties of the product, honeycomb can maintain its original flavor and nutrition, can be eaten directly without deterioration, and can be stored for a long time, successfully solving the difficulties and obstacles faced by the current industry.

[0054] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention also proposes a honeycomb powder produced using the method for producing honeycomb powder using waste honeycomb spleen described in the above embodiment. Here, detailed description is omitted.

[0055] The present invention rationally develops and utilizes waste honeycombs, improves their secondary value, reduces the impact on the natural ecological environment of waste honeycombs, promotes the realization of the maximization of the benefits of the natural organic resources of honeycombs, and fully utilizes a large number of components beneficial to human health contained in waste honeycombs through a low-cost, simplified and convenient manufacturing process. It has developed natural honeycomb powder that is more convenient for people to drink honeycomb water, easy to store and transport, and reduces manufacturing costs and time.

[0056] In the present invention, the honeycomb powder produced from waste honeycombs is mixed with other materials, stirred, and formed through any of the processes of pre-adding or post-adding, to obtain a material product of honeycomb powder produced from waste honeycombs that is beneficial to human nutrition absorption, rich in phenolic compounds and bioactive components, and improves palatability. By recycling waste honeycombs, it constitutes a sugar material that is more beneficial to human health.

[0057] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed as described above, these do not limit the protection scope of the present invention in any way. Changes in equivalent structures made using the specification and attached drawings of the present invention based on the technical idea of the present invention, or those directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing comb honey powder, comprising: a step S10 of producing a honeycomb spleen mixed solution A using waste honeybee honeycombs; a step S20 of performing a primary numerically controlled dynamic vacuum freezing process on the honeycomb spleen mixed solution A obtained in a vacuum environment at a temperature of -20°C to 20°C and less than 100 Pa, reducing the water content of the honeycomb spleen mixed solution A to 12% or less within 3 to 17 hours to obtain a solid crystalline flaky dried product A; a step S30 of pulverizing the crystalline flaky dried product A into coarse powder at a pulverization speed of 20 to 100 rotations per minute in a sterile low-temperature environment, and mixing 1 part of the dried product A with 0.1 to 3 parts of other extract or freeze-dried product to obtain a dried product B; and a step S40 of performing a secondary numerically controlled dynamic vacuum freezing process on the dried product B in a vacuum environment at a temperature of 0°C to 15°C and less than 80 Pa, reducing the water content of the dried product B to 0.02% to 9% or less, ultrasonically sterilizing the dried product B with the reduced water content, and then pulverizing it into powder at a low speed in a sterile low-temperature environment to obtain comb honey powder. Including A method for manufacturing comb honey powder, characterized by the above.

2. The step S10 of producing a honeycomb spleen mixed solution A using waste honeybee honeycombs includes: a step S101 of washing foreign substances on the surface of waste honeybee honeycombs using drinking water; a step S102 of pulverizing the waste honeybee honeycombs with washed foreign substances on the surface at a rotation speed of 50 to 120 rotations per minute in a room-temperature environment; a step S103 of treating the honeycomb spleen paste pulverized by a low-temperature pressing method to obtain a raw honeycomb solution, and subjecting the raw honeycomb solution to a filtration process to obtain a filtered raw honeycomb solution; a step S104 of precipitating the filtered raw honeycomb solution to separate the wax remaining on the surface to obtain a wax-free raw honeycomb solution; and a step S105 of slowly stirring 2 parts of the wax-free raw honeycomb solution, 0.1 to 5.5 parts of indigestible dextrin, and 0.1 to 8.5 parts of room-temperature pure water until they are completely mixed to obtain a honeycomb spleen mixed solution A. The method for manufacturing comb honey powder according to Claim 1.

3. The step S103 includes: first performing coarse filtration of the raw honeycomb solution through a 32-mesh to 60-mesh sieve one or more times, recovering the raw honeycomb solution by mechanical rotation, then slowly stirring while adding 0.2 to 3 parts of drinking water, and performing precision filtration of the raw honeycomb solution through a 70-mesh to 120-mesh sieve one or more times to obtain a filtered raw honeycomb solution by mechanical rotation. The method for manufacturing comb honey powder according to Claim 1.

4. The other extract or freeze-dried product is one or more of a monk fruit extract or a ginger extract. The method for producing comb honey powder according to claim 1.

5. After the step S80, further including the step of performing foreign matter inspection, weighing, and packaging of the comb honey powder The method for producing comb honey powder according to claim 1.

6. Comb honey powder, produced using the method for producing comb honey powder according to any one of claims 1 to 5 characterized in that it is comb honey powder.

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