| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing dried mugwort by which discoloration and deterioration in flavor of mugwort are suppressed, high sterilization effect is brought and also production cost is reduced. <P>SOLUTION: The method for producing dried mugwort comprises: the process for soaking mugwort in a calcium hydroxide aqueous solution having normal temperature; the process for treating the mugwort with steam; and the process for drying the steamed mugwort. In the process for soaking the mugwort in the calcium hydroxide aqueous solution, the calcium hydroxide aqueous solution is such as to be obtained by dissolving calcined calcium in water, the temperature of the aqueous solution is 5-40°C, and the soaking time is 3-30 min. The process for treating the mugwort with steam comprises treatment with superheated steam. The drying process comprises forced drying by hot air. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT |
