Xinhui tangerine peel, a Chinese herbal medicine known as the "respect of Japanese medicine", has received extensive attention in the field of health preservation in recent years. However, have you noticed that even the same production area, the same year, and the same batch of Xinhui tangerine peel will have different skin color? What kind of "university questions" are hidden behind this?
First of all, the epidermal color of Xinhui tangerine peel is closely related to its growth position.
On the same citrus tree, the ripeness of the citrus fruit will also vary due to the uneven distribution of light, water, nutrients and other factors. This difference has a direct impact on the color of the orange peel. In addition, the climate in the Xinhui area is changeable, and it is often hit by natural disasters such as typhoons and heavy rains. These natural disasters can cause damage to the skin of citrus fruits, which in turn can leave a unique "typhoon scar" on the tangerine peel. Although these "scars" affect the appearance of tangerine peel, they do not affect its medicinal qualities.
Secondly, the maturity of Xinhui tangerine peel is also an important factor in determining the color of its epidermis.
The color of the skin of citrus fruits harvested at different times of the year will vary. The green skin is blue-green, the reddish skin is yellowish-green, and the large red skin is yellowish-red. This is because as the citrus fruit matures, its sugar content gradually increases, which affects the color of the tangerine peel after drying. Therefore, even if the citrus fruits are picked at the same time period, the color of the tangerine peel will be different due to the difference in ripeness and sugar.
In addition, the production and storage process of Xinhui tangerine peel will also affect its skin color.
In a series of steps such as fruit washing, peeling, peeling, raw drying and aging, any mistake in any link may lead to a change in the color of the tangerine peel. For example, if the tip of the knife cuts the inner capsule or if the edges are stained with juice during peeling, a "black edge" will appear. At the same time, the light, temperature and humidity of tangerine peel during storage will also cause its color to change. Therefore, it is very important to choose utensils with good sealing performance and control the temperature and humidity of the storage environment to maintain the stability of the color of tangerine peel.
Although the color of the epidermis of Xinhui tangerine peel does not affect its medicinal value, understanding the reasons behind it can help us better select and preserve tangerine peel. When choosing, we can choose tangerine peel with uniform color and gloss; When storing, it is necessary to pay attention to avoid the influence of high temperature and humidity, and choose utensils with good sealing performance for storage.
While enjoying the health benefits of Xinhui tangerine peel, you can also feel the rich culture and wisdom behind it.
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