Lentinula edodes drying method and equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a lentinula edodes drying method. The lentinula edodes drying method comprises the following steps that (1) first-step drying is conducted, specifically, an air inlet hole and an air exhausting hole are opened, baking starts to be conducted at 30-35 DEG C, first-step drying is conducted for 3-4 h, and in the period, the temperature is increased to 40 DEG C step by step; (2)second-step drying is conducted, specifically, one third of the air inlet hole and one third of the air exhausting hole are closed, second-step drying is conducted for 4-5 h, and in the period, the temperature is increased to 50 DEG C step by step; (3) third-step drying is conducted, specifically, one half of the air inlet hole and one half of the air exhausting hole are closed, one half of a temperature-returning hole is opened, third-step drying is conducted for 1-2 h, and in the period, the temperature is increased to 55-60 DEG C step by step; and (4) fourth-step drying is conducted, specifically, the air inlet hole and the air exhausting hole are completely closed, the temperature-returning hole is completely opened, fourth-step drying is conducted for 1 h, and in the period, the temperature is controlled to be 60-65 DEG C. Through the lentinula edodes drying method provided by the invention, dried lentinula edodes does not deform, the color is golden yellow, special fragrance is achieved, and the high economic value is achieved.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of edible fungus processing, in particular to a method and equipment for drying shiitake mushrooms. Background technique [0002] Shiitake mushrooms have a unique fragrance, rich nutrition, and tender meat. It is one of the commonly used ingredients in famous dishes at home and abroad, and is known as the "king of dishes". At the same time, in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, shiitake mushroom is also a well-known medicinal fungus, which has extremely high medicinal value such as nourishing qi, invigorating wind and breaking blood. Shiitake mushrooms are rich in potassium, calcium, etc., and also contain ribose substances, which can inhibit the increase of cholesterol in the liver, promote blood circulation, lower blood pressure, and nourish the skin. The multivitamins contained in shiitake mushrooms can prevent and treat various diseases caused by lack of vitamins, such as oral ulcers, beriberi, keratitis,...

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Problems solved by technology

However, the existing shiitake mushroom drying technology is backward, and the dried shiitake mushrooms have poor color, unattractive shape, weak fragrance, and even peculiar smell, which seriously affects the commodity economic value of shiitake mushrooms.

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