Ginger powder is a natural seasoning widely used in cooking, seasoning and health products. But how to process ginger powder? To make high-quality ginger powder, you must pay attention to every processing step. Below, we will introduce the main processing flow of ginger powder.
- Washing and peeling
Before making ginger powder, you first need to wash and peel the ginger. Use clean water to clean the dirt on the surface of the ginger.
In order to ensure the taste and quality of the ginger powder, the ginger must be peeled. Peeling can remove the coarse fiber and soil residue on the surface, and improve the fineness of the finished product.
- Slicing
After peeling, ginger needs to be sliced. The thickness of the slices will affect the subsequent drying time and effect, so it is recommended that the slice thickness be kept between 2-4 mm. Uniform slicing can ensure uniform water evaporation during the drying process, avoiding the situation where some slices are too dry or too wet.
- Drying
Drying is a very important step in the ginger powder processing process, which directly affects the color, flavor and storage time of the ginger powder. There are two main drying methods: natural drying and mechanical drying.
- Grinding
Grinding is the most critical step in the ginger powder processing process, which directly affects the fineness, flavor and color of the finished product.
Key points of grinding:
Dryness: The dryness of ginger slices directly affects the grinding effect. If the moisture content of ginger slices is too high, it will cause them to stick together during grinding, affecting the powder yield. The moisture content of ginger slices is usually required to be below 10%.
Sieving: After grinding, sieving is required to remove coarse particles and obtain fine and uniform ginger powder. For high-quality ginger powder, the powder particle size is usually required to be above 100 mesh.
- Packaging and storage
After the powder is ground, put the ginger powder into a sealed packaging bag to avoid contact with the air to prevent moisture absorption and deterioration. When storing, the ginger powder should be placed in a dry, cool, and dark environment to extend its shelf life.
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