Edible mushrooms are known as "mountain delicacies." Its delicious flavor, refreshing aroma, nutritious, rich in vitamin B, iron, potassium, vitamin D. They are mainly used to treat anorexia and hypodynamia. Mushroom drying technology is very important, it plays a key role in shape, color and fragrance. For this reason it must be dried to ensure quality. The traditional method of drying mushrooms currently uses the fire roasting method. In some areas, sun drying and air drying are still used. These two methods are simple in operation and low in cost, but the quality is poor. With TROCKNNER mushroom drying equipment, the dried mushroom has high quality, strong flavor, good color, no cracks, the water content can reach 13% or less; the drying cost is low, it also has a good role in energy saving and emission reduction.
When drying mushrooms, the size and thickness should be separated, and the dry and wet should be separated. Mushroom shanks should be placed horizontally in the dryer
Drying program for mushrooms
- Initial drying period: The drying temperature cannot be too high or too low, it should be kept at 35°C, which is appropriate, for 3 to 4 hours. The temperature gradually increases to approximately 40°C.
- Constant speed drying period: After 4 - 5 hours of drying, the temperature will gradually increase to approximately 50°C. At this stage, the general drying time is 3 - 4 hours.
- Decelerated drying period: After 8 - 9 hours of drying, the temperature will gradually increase to 55 - 60°C. At this stage, the general drying time is 1 - 2 hours.
- Force drying and complete drying period: In the last hour the temperature should be controlled between 60 - 65°C.
Precautions for drying mushrooms
- Heating and cooling should not be too fast. Otherwise, the wrinkles of the fungus cover will be affected.
- The highest temperature should not exceed 65°C, otherwise it is easy to burn.
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