Leping Pumpkin Dried [Jiangxi Leping Specialty]

What is Leping dried pumpkin? Authentic Jiangxi Leping specialty: Leping dried pumpkin

Content summary:Do you want to know what Leping dried pumpkin is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Leping, Jiangxi Province - Leping Pumpkin Dried. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Leping Pumpkin Dried. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Leping Pumpkin Dried and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Leping pumpkin jerky? The production method of Leping pumpkin jerky, etc

Introduction to Leping Pumpkin Dried

Because the physiologically active substances in pumpkin, such as pumpkin seed alkaloids, cucurbitacin alkaloids, and pectin, can catalyze the decomposition of carcinogenic nitrosamines, accelerate the dissolution of kidney and bladder stones, help eliminate excess cholesterol in the human body, and prevent arteriosclerosis.

. Pumpkin also has the effects of improving eyesight and treating asthma. Eating pumpkin regularly can prevent and treat night blindness. Dried pumpkin, processed from pumpkin. Pumpkin has high nutritional value and certain medicinal value. Pumpkin jerky is easy to make and convenient to eat. Its production process is as follows:

Aged pumpkin → processing → slicing → drying → steaming → sun drying → pulping → sizing → sun drying → packaging → finished product

(1) Choose fully ripe pumpkins with thick, hard skin that cannot be scratched by fingernails, thick wax powder on the skin, and a red skin

(2) Pumpkin slices must be dried thoroughly before steaming, otherwise it will affect the appearance, shape, and texture of the finished product

(3) Starch is the key to pumpkin jerky, as it can improve the color, texture, and flavor of pumpkin jerky. According to different tastes, some sesame seeds, white sugar, orange peel, etc. can be added

(4) Due to the low sugar content of dried pumpkin, it is especially suitable for children, the elderly and diabetics

The production method of Leping pumpkin jerky

Pumpkin jerky is simple to make and easy to eat. Its production method is as follows:

Aged pumpkin → processing → slicing → drying → steaming → drying → pulping → sizing → drying → packaging → finished product

Processing

Choose aged pumpkin with hard skin, long maturity period, and orange red flesh, wash it, remove the stem, cut open the skin, remove the seeds, and clean the pulp

Slice

After processing, cut the pumpkin into circular thin slices about 5mm thick and soak them in water for 30 minutes

Air drying

Thread circles of pumpkin slices evenly on a bamboo pole and air dry for about 5 days until they feel completely dry

Steaming

Put the dried pumpkin slices into a steam pot and steam for about 6 minutes with water in between. Remove and cool quickly. Spread them on a bamboo sieve and sun dry until the moisture content is below 10%. Set aside for later use

Pulping

In a stainless steel pot, add a certain amount of water, boil it, mix the cornstarch with cold water, then slowly pour it into the boiling water, stir while boiling until it becomes a paste

Starch

Put the dried pumpkin slices into the slurry and evenly apply a thin layer of slurry. Immediately spread it on a bamboo sieve and expose it to sunlight for 1 day, or spread it on a drying tray and bake it in an oven at a controlled temperature of 55-65 ℃. When the slurry on the surface is dry enough to be non sticky and has some elasticity, let it cool naturally

Packaging

The cooled pumpkin slices are pumpkin jerky, packaged in food plastic bags or boxes

Finished product

It is golden translucent in color, with a sweet and fragrant taste. After entering the mouth, it is delicate and refreshing, and has a certain degree of toughness. It is cheap and of good quality, and can be eaten for a long time without getting tired