With the increasing demand for Chinese herbal decoction pieces, the production scale of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces is also expanding. However, during the production process, TCM decoction pieces are susceptible to microbial contamination, resulting in a decrease in product quality and even harm to human health. Therefore, the prevention and control of microbial contamination is essential for the production of Chinese medicine decoction pieces.
Traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces are rich in nutrients, such as polysaccharides, proteins, starches, etc., which are easily utilized by microorganisms. When the environment is suitable, microorganisms will multiply on the surface of TCM decoction pieces, resulting in problems such as product deterioration, mold and toxins. Therefore, the prevention and control of microbial contamination is an important measure to ensure the quality and safety of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces.
The production process of TCM decoction pieces involves many links, such as raw material procurement, processing, storage and transportation. If there is a problem of microbial contamination in any one link, it may affect the entire production process, and even lead to substandard products or harm to human health. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent and control microbial contamination from the whole production process.
In order to prevent mold contamination, a series of measures need to be taken in the production process of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces.
1. It is necessary to select high-quality raw materials, and carry out strict quality control of raw materials, and avoid the use of unqualified raw materials such as mildew and moisture.
2. Maintain environmental hygiene during the production process, and regularly clean and disinfect the production equipment to avoid cross-infection.
3. Ultraviolet rays, ozone, chemical disinfectants and other methods can be used to disinfect and prevent mildew of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces.
Specifically, measures to prevent mold contamination in the production process include the following:
1.Keep the production environment clean and hygienic: the production workshop should be kept dry and well ventilated to avoid moisture and mildew. At the same time, the production environment should be disinfected and cleaned regularly with Oak-Tex's disinfectants to ensure sterile conditions.
2.Control the quality of raw materials: Choose high-quality raw materials for Chinese herbal medicines, and avoid using mildew, damp or deteriorated raw materials. Quality inspection and control of raw materials to ensure that quality standards are met.
3.Strictly control the production process: the production process should be operated in strict accordance with the process requirements to avoid pollution and cross-infection in the production process. At the same time, it is necessary to adjust the process parameters according to the actual situation to improve product quality and stability.
4.Use anti-mildew measures: Anti-mildew treatment can be carried out on traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces by physical or chemical methods such as anti-mildew agents, ultraviolet rays, and ozone, which can effectively reduce the risk of mold contamination.
5.Regular testing: Regularly conduct microbial testing on traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces to find and deal with problems in a timely manner to ensure product quality and safety.
In conclusion, the prevention and control of microbial contamination is essential for the production of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces. A series of measures should be taken to prevent mold contamination during the production process and ensure product quality and safety. At the same time, strengthening quality inspection and control is also an effective means to ensure the safety of traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces.