Qihe Wheat [Shandong Qihe Specialty]

What is Qihe wheat? Authentic Shandong Qihe specialty: Qihe wheat

Summary:Do you want to know what Qihe wheat is? This article is a specialized article that provides a detailed introduction to Qihe wheat, a specialty of Shandong province. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Qihe wheat. The entire article takes about 4 minutes to read and mainly includes a basic introduction to Qihe wheat

Introduction to Qihe Wheat

Qihe wheat is a specialty of Qihe County, Dezhou, Shandong Province. Qihe Wheat is a national geographical indication certification trademark. Qihe wheat has excellent qualities such as plump grains, high protein content, thin skin, high flour yield, long flour stability time, and high wet gluten content

Storage method

1. Hot storage and secure storage

In sunny and hot summer weather, sun the wheat to around 50oC for more than two hours to reduce the moisture content to below 12.5%. Gather the wheat around 3pm and store it in the warehouse while it is still hot. Cover the scattered piles and seal the entire warehouse to keep the grain temperature above 40 ℃ for about 10 days. All pests that did not die in the sun will die. Depending on the situation, it can continue to be sealed or switch to ventilation

2. Low temperature freezing

By utilizing the low temperature in winter, flipping, removing impurities, and freezing can be carried out to lower the temperature of the wheat to around 0 ° C. Then, while it is cold, it can be sealed to eliminate overwintering pests in the wheat pile, which has a good effect. However, in low-temperature sealed wheat piles, it is necessary to strictly prevent the contact of warm air currents to prevent condensation on the surface of the wheat pile<3. Natural hypoxia

When wheat is harvested, it is in high temperature. If it is dry and the precipitation drops to below 12.5% in a timely manner, the characteristics of high grain temperature and vigorous physiological activity during the post maturity period can be utilized for film sealing to achieve a natural oxygen deficient state in the wheat heap, thereby suppressing the harm of pests. For the wheat aged the next year, methods such as assisting in oxygen reduction, or filling with carbon dioxide or nitrogen can be used to prevent and control pests during storage

4. Dry and sealed

As long as the wheat meets the storage requirements, it can be scattered and stored in the warehouse, covered and sealed to prevent moisture absorption and pest growth, which is particularly effective in suppressing the reproduction of wheat moths. During the high temperature season, attention should be paid to pest prevention, and active ventilation should be carried out after autumn cooling to remove the cover and cool down and disperse moisture; Strengthen the sealing or sealing after the warm spring season to keep the grain pile dry and insect free at low temperatures. In short, only by adopting scientific storage and preservation methods can the normal life characteristics of wheat be guaranteed

Geographic Location

Qihe County is located in the western region of Shandong Province, adjacent to the provincial capital Jinan to the east, Beijing Tianjin Tangshan to the north, and Nanjing Shanghai Hangzhou to the south. Within a radius of 500 kilometers around Qihe River, there are major cities such as Qingdao, Jinan, Taiyuan, Zhengzhou, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, and Beijing. Qihe County is under the jurisdiction of Dezhou City, located in the northwest plain of Shandong Province, on the north bank of the Yellow River, facing Jinan across the river. The county has jurisdiction over 2 townships, 11 towns, and 2 street offices, with a total population of 780000 and a total area of 1411 square kilometers. It belongs to the alluvial plain of the lower reaches of the Yellow River, with fertile soil, suitable climate, and sufficient sunshine