How to make dried figs

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Material selection and cutting

preprocessing

Paving and drying

Softening and packaging

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To make dried figs, you first need suitable figs, rinse them with water and cut off the stems. After peeling, wash with plenty of water and add dilute acid. The fruits are spread and dried naturally. After stacking the dried figs on the plastic film, it will take 2-3 days to soften, then put them into a bag and seal them.

Material selection and cutting

Ingredients selection and cutting

Select a large, thick-fleshed, newly ripe fig, rinse it with water, and cut off the stem. If it is a large fruit variety, it can be cut into two parts or cut into strips and cubes. This is to increase the contact area between the material and the drying medium, improve the air and water permeability of the material, and save drying time. time and reduce energy consumption.

Preprocessing

Use alkali solution to peel figs, heat the prepared 4% sodium hydroxide solution to 90°C, place the figs in a stainless steel pot, keep at 90°C for about 1 minute, and remove. After peeling the figs, wash them with plenty of water. Remember to keep rubbing and rolling them, and add dilute acid to neutralize the alkalinity, so that the peel will fall off naturally. Remember to wear gloves during the operation to avoid corrosion of the skin. Drain the water from the peeled figs.

Paving and drying

Raw materials The paving needs to be even and consistent, remember not to spread it too thickly. The natural drying method is used to spread the fruits on drying trays, drying curtains, and drying mats. When the climate is dry, they can be spread out to dry day and night. In drying places with relatively damp ground, use wooden sticks, stones, etc. to pad the sun curtains, which can prevent moisture and improve the ventilation conditions. They should be turned frequently when drying.

Artificial drying is used. Ventilation and exhaust must be carried out properly while heating to facilitate the evaporation of water. The starting baking temperature should be higher, 80-85℃, and the later temperature should be as low as 50-50℃. 55℃, drying time is generally 6-12 hours, and the moisture content of dried figs is generally about 20%.

Softening and packaging

Will After the dried figs are piled on the plastic film, cover it with a layer of plastic film. It takes 2-3 days for the dried figs to soften. Then they are put into plastic food bags, sealed and then put into cartons. Finally, they are stored in the warehouse. Just dry it and it's done.

preprocessing

Paving and drying

Softening and packaging

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