Some friends like to collect ginseng, but if it is not properly preserved and deteriorated by moisture, mold will occur and ginseng will become moldy, so can moldy ginseng still be eaten?
Can ginseng still be eaten if it is moldy?
The moldy ginseng depends on the moldy condition to determine whether it can be eaten.
If the ginseng is tightly packed and the mold is not serious, it can be eaten after treatment, but if the mold is serious, it is better not to eat it, as with other drugs, moldy ginseng means the medicinal effect is changed, which may affect health if consumed carelessly.
What are the dangers of eating moldy ginseng?
When ginseng is moldy, even though it still contains health benefits, the drug itself has been changed and its efficacy is affected. The moldy bacteria are harmful to the human body and may cause diarrhea or enteritis after eating, and in serious cases, it may even cause drug poisoning.
What to do with moldy ginseng to eat
If the mold is not serious, ginseng can be dried or dried in the sun, brushed with a soft brush or toothbrush to remove the moldy spots, then cleaned with warm water, and finally cleaned with white wine, and then placed in the sun or dried.
How to preserve ginseng to avoid mildew
Desiccant preservation method
Put desiccant such as lime, charcoal, silica gel into an airtight box or bottle to keep the preservation environment dry, then wrap the ginseng with paper and put it into the box or bottle and seal it well, so as to prevent mold or insects.
Cryogenic preservation method
If the ginseng is dry, you can put it in a plastic bag, seal the mouth of the bag and put it in the refrigerator; if the ginseng is not dry, put it in the freezer first and then put it in the freezer after it is dry.
How long can ginseng be stored
If the ginseng is fresh, you can sprinkle appropriate amount of water on the surface of the ginseng, wrap it with plastic wrap, and tie several small holes on the plastic wrap, and keep it in the refrigerator, so that the ginseng can be kept for about two months.
Ginseng is usually kept in the form of dried ginseng, and dried ginseng can be kept in a dry and cool place for about one year without deterioration.
