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A Detailed Guide to the Processing Techniques and Methods for Goji Berries

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1. Sun-drying: Place the freshly picked berries in a ventilated, shady spot for 2 days, then dry them in weaker sunlight. At night, cover them well so they are not exposed to dew, and do not turn them by hand, as this can cause the fruit to blister and turn black. 2. Oven-drying: First bake at 40-50°C for 24-36 hours, until the skin is slightly wrinkled; then bake at 45°C-50°C for 36-48 hours, until the fruit has fully shrunk and become wrinkled; finally bake at 50°C-55°C for 24 hours, and it will be thoroughly dry. Well-dried fruit,

1. Sun-drying: Place the freshly picked berries in a ventilated, shady spot for 2 days, then dry them in weaker sunlight. At night, cover them well so they are not exposed to dew, and do not turn them by hand, as this can cause the fruit to blister and turn black.

2. Oven-drying: First bake at 40-50°C for 24-36 hours, until the skin is slightly wrinkled; then bake at 45°C-50°C for 36-48 hours, until the fruit has fully shrunk and become wrinkled; finally bake at 50°C-55°C for 24 hours, and it will be thoroughly dry. Once the fruit is well dried, remove the stems and debris, and it is ready for medicinal use. The dry-to-fresh ratio of the fruit is 4-4.5:1, with a moisture content of 10%-12%. The best quality fruit has a soft and moist skin, is rich in polysaccharides, uniform in red color, large in size with thick flesh, and is free of oily fruit, impurities, insect damage, and mold.

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