Dried ginseng is also easy to spoil, here are some simple ways to preserve it

I believe everyone must have eaten dried ginseng. Dried ginseng is a tonic recognized by most people. There are many ways to use it in daily life. Different types of eating methods have different health benefits. Most of the dried ginseng now is used to make soup. The dried ginseng made after making soup not only has high nutritional value in the soup, but the ginseng can also be eaten and is suitable for the elderly and children because it is stewed more tender and easier to digest and absorb.

Ginseng is definitely a recognized tonic, but how much do you know about it? Here we will introduce several common types of ginseng and talk about its storage methods:

What are the types of ginseng?

Generally, we divide ginseng into two types: artificially cultivated garden ginseng and wild mountain ginseng. If classified according to different processing methods, it can be divided into four types, namely red ginseng, white ginseng, sugared ginseng and sun-dried ginseng; if classified according to different places of origin, it can be divided into those produced in China and North Korea.

Red ginseng: This production method is to steam fresh ginseng at high temperature for about two hours, dry it after it is fully cooked, and finally remove the whiskers and press it into different shapes. The ginseng made by this method is warm in nature and has a very good nourishing effect, especially it has a very good effect of replenishing qi and warming the body, and is particularly suitable for emergency treatment to restore yang.

White ginseng: The materials for this preparation method are mostly Korean ginseng of relatively low quality, which can be boiled in boiling water for a while and then dried.

Sugared ginseng: Poke holes in fresh ginseng with a needle, soak it in sugar water, and finally dry it. The ginseng made in this way is very mild, so the effect seems to be relatively poor. It is more suitable for nourishing the body in daily life and has certain effects on health care of the spleen and lungs.

Sun-dried ginseng: Generally, artificially cultivated ginseng is selected for drying. It is mild in nature and has good effects of replenishing qi and promoting salivation. After taking it, it can nourish the body and improve the body's resistance and immunity.

How should ginseng be stored?

You must be very careful when preserving ginseng. If you are not careful, its medicinal efficacy and life will be greatly reduced. Let's learn together, so as to avoid wasting ginseng due to improper storage methods.

Desiccant storage: Find a highly sealed container, preferably one with low light transmittance, and then put a desiccant at the bottom of the container, such as charcoal, silica gel, etc. The purpose is to keep the container where the ginseng is stored dry. Remember to wrap the ginseng with paper before putting it into the container and then seal it with a lid. This will prevent the ginseng from being infested by insects and mold.

To preserve glutinous rice and white sugar: Also find a sealed container, sprinkle about 3 cm thick white sugar on the bottom of the container, then fry the glutinous rice, wrap the ginseng with the fried glutinous rice, and then put it into the container with white sugar at the bottom, cover and seal it! This method is very suitable for long-term storage of ginseng at home.

Low temperature storage: If the ginseng is completely dry, wrap it directly in plastic without any air leakage, and then put it in the storage cabinet of the refrigerator. If the ginseng is not yet dry, put it in the freezer of the refrigerator first, and then put it in the storage cabinet after it is freeze-dried.

Storage in the sun: For ginseng that has been infested with insects or mold, the insect bodies, eggs, and mold spots should be removed first, then washed with water, and then placed directly in the sun until dry, and sealed with a plastic bag!

Four ways to preserve fresh ginseng

Storage in the refrigerator: This is a method widely used by ordinary households. Sprinkle a little water before storage, then wrap it in a plastic bag and place it in the refrigerator. At the same time, pierce a few small holes in the plastic bag and it can be preserved for two months.

Moss preservation: This is a method of preserving ginseng in large quantities in a cool place. Place ginseng and moss in layers in a box or container, spray them with plenty of water, and they can be stored for a week.