Whole production process of dried tangerine peel

The whole process of making dried tangerine peel includes material selection, peeling, sun drying, fermentation and aging.

1, material selection: choose oranges with good quality, moderate maturity, bright skin color and no diseases, pests and damage.

2. Peeling: After peeling the orange, try to keep the orange peel intact, and the peeled orange peel should be as dry as possible to avoid stains.

3. Drying: put the peeled orange peel in a ventilated and cool place to dry, and turn it over several times a day to ensure that the orange peel is dry and even. The drying time depends on the weather, and it usually takes 10-20 days until the moisture of orange peel is reduced and dried.

4. Fermentation: put the dried orange peel into a clean container and stack it layer by layer, leaving a certain gap between each layer of orange peel to facilitate air circulation. Then, seal the container and put it in a cool and ventilated place for fermentation. The fermentation process usually takes about 30 days. In the meantime, we should pay attention to the fermentation of orange peel. If there is odor or mildew, we should deal with it in time.

5. Aging: After the fermentation is completed, the orange peel is fished out and aired again until there is no moisture on the surface of the orange peel. Then, put the orange peel into a clean container, seal it and store it in a cool and ventilated place for aging. The aging process may take several months or even years. During this period, the state of orange peel should be checked regularly, and if moldy or smelly is found, it should be handled in time.

Application scenarios of dried tangerine peel

1, Cooking: Chenpi has a unique flavor in cooking, which can be used for stews, soups, stir-fried dishes, etc. , adding a unique aroma to the dishes. Dried tangerine peel can be used with meat, vegetables and other ingredients to make dishes more flavor.

2, cakes: Chenpi can also be used to make cakes, such as Chenpi cake, Chenpi sugar and so on. Dried tangerine peel cake has a unique flavor and sweet taste, which is deeply loved by people.

3. Preserved food: Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae can also be used to preserve food, such as preserved meat and fish. The pickled food with dried tangerine peel has unique flavor and delicious taste.

4. Spice: Pericarpium Citri Tangerinae is also widely used in the field of spices, such as making sachets and incense. Chenpi has a unique fragrance, which can repel insects, prevent moisture and purify the air.