Composition and technology of drying fruit of the medicinal plant “Capparis spinosa L.” and its study

Abstract

This paper considers the study of the composition and development of technology for drying the fruit of the medicinal plant "spiny capers - Capparis spinosa L." grown in the Namangan region (Uzbekistan). The conducted experiments proved the presence in the composition of the medicinal plant fruit "spiny capers - Capparis spinosa L." of vital vitamins, macro- and microelements. For ease and convenience of transportation, as well as for long-term storage, a technological drying process has been developed to dry the fruit of the medicinal plant "spiny capers - Capparis spinosa L." The process of drying the fruit of the medicinal plant "spiny capers - Capparis spinosa L." was carried out at the installation of a multi-belt dryer by supplying a heat carrier with a temperature of 55-60°C for 120-180 minutes. Hot air is used as a heat carrier. Also, the optimum temperature for drying the fruit of the medicinal plant "spiny capers - Capparis spinosa L." was studied. As a result of the experiments, it was shown that burning in the fruits of spiny capers medicinal plant is observed when dried at a temperature of 80°C and above. It has also been proven that the drying temperature of the fruit of the studied medicinal plant in the range of 60-70°C is optimal.