Osmanthus Powder

What is Osmanthus Powder?

Osmanthus powder is a powder extracted from osmanthus flowers, with a strong aroma and unique flavor. It is mainly made from small petals of osmanthus flowers that are dried and ground. It contains a variety of nutrients, such as volatile oils, flavonoids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, etc. It is often used in cooking, baking and beverage decoration to add fragrance and beauty to food. It can not only be used as a food seasoning, but also has certain health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory and digestion-promoting effects.

Nutritional value ingredients

1. Vitamins: Contains rich vitamins C, A, D, E and K, etc. These vitamins play different roles in the human body and have many benefits for human health.
2. Amino acids: There are 22 kinds of amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids for the human body. These amino acids are the basic units of protein and are essential for maintaining life activities.
3. Trace elements: Contains a variety of trace elements, such as iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium, which play an important role in human metabolism, bone development and nervous system function.
4. Flavones:Contains rich flavonoids, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, can remove excess free radicals in the body, and help prevent cardiovascular diseases.
5. Aromatic substances: Contains aromatic substances such as decanoic acid lactone and α-ionone, which can soothe emotions, soothe anxiety, and relieve physical and mental tension and stress.

Production process

Cleaning petals: Put the picked osmanthus flowers in clean water and gently rub them to remove impurities and dust on the surface. This step is to ensure the quality of the final product.

Drying petals: Dry the petals to enhance their preservation. The dried petals will be brighter in color and more fragrant.

Grinding into powder: Use a food processor to grind the dried petals into powder. This step requires patience and carefulness to ensure that the petals are fully ground and release more fragrance.

Packaging and storage: Put the ground powder into a sealed bag or container and store it in a cool and dry place, avoiding direct sunlight and humid environment.

Health Benefits

1. Antioxidant: It is rich in flavonoids, which have strong antioxidant capacity and can help remove free radicals in the body and slow down the aging process.
2. Promote digestion: The volatile oils in it can promote the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, enhance appetite, and improve digestive function. It also helps relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
3. Moisturize the lungs and relieve coughs: Some of the ingredients contained can moisten the lungs, reduce phlegm, and relieve coughs, especially suitable for respiratory problems that are prone to occur in autumn and winter.
4. Beauty and skin care: It contains rich vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Patients can supplement the nutrients needed by the body by eating it in moderation. It can also promote skin metabolism and is beneficial to skin health.
5. Fresh breath: It contains bioactive substances, such as osmanthus oil phenol, benzaldehyde, etc., which have the effect of freshening breath and can improve symptoms such as bad breath and dry mouth.
6. Regulate emotions: The fragrance of osmanthus is pleasant, which can soothe nerves, help relieve stress, and improve mood.

Applications

Food: It can be used as the main ingredient and ingredient of various osmanthus-related foods. Due to its unique osmanthus flavor and rich nutrients, osmanthus powder can increase the nutritional value and unique flavor of food, and is suitable for the production of various pastries, candies, beverages and other foods.

Beverages: It can be used to make various beverages, such as osmanthus tea, osmanthus beverages, etc., providing a unique osmanthus flavor. It can also be used as the main ingredient or ingredient of solid beverages to increase the nutritional value and taste of beverages

How to use it in food?

Direct consumption

It can be sprinkled directly on food, such as bread, pastries or yogurt, to increase the aroma and nutritional value of food.

Soak in water for drinking

Put it in a cup, add hot or cold water, and let it stand for a few minutes before drinking. This method can make full use of the aroma and medicinal value of osmanthus powder.

Add to porridge or soup

When making traditional Chinese drinks such as rice porridge and red bean soup, it can be added in small amounts to add flavor without losing the traditional charm.

Make pastries

It is an important material for making traditional pastries such as osmanthus cakes and osmanthus mooncakes. It not only adds fragrance, but also makes the color of pastries more attractive.

Seasoning use

When making dishes, it can be used as a seasoning to add fragrance to dishes, especially suitable for pairing with meat or nuts.

Certificates

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