[The story of the Pine Tree] Why are steamed buns steamed on top of pine needles? The use of fermented pine needle liquid. : Pinogen

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13 Mar 2023

Hello there!

I’m Pinogeny.

Looking at the title of today’s post

there are probably people who were like, “what?”

Nowadays, the amount of food that is steamed with pine needles has significantly decreased.

However, if you refer to the wisdom of Korean ancestors, rice cakes, bread, meat, fish, etc.

used to be steamed on top of pine needles and eaten.

It’s not just used for one’s health,

because the contents of pine needles also protect against pathogens, fungi, and other microorganisms.

In particular, due to the high moisture content of “steamed bun”,

incorrect or prolonged storage often leads to faster degradation than other things.

Are the improved storability and health benefits

due to the pine needle extract?

There are a lot of processed foods, baked goods, etc., that use pine needle extract.

According to the paper,
when you compare the steamed buns with sugar and steamed buns
with fermented pine needle liquid,

The steamed bun with fermented pine needle liquid has improved yeast development
and also the solubility of the dough has increased.

It’s reassuring to know that the experiment was conducted
through quality evaluation and direct research.

It can also be a substitute for sugar to enhance food preservation.

It was confirmed that turning stale got delayed and aging was inhibited.

How much pine needle extract should be used?

Although there might be some hesitation due to the scent of the pine needles, if 11% pine needle extract content is added, the results are favorable after 2 days of storage.

If that’s the case, what is the appropriate amount of pine needle extract to use?

If 11% or more of pine needle extract content is added, the strong pine needle scent it gives off may be unfavorable. However, after 2 days of storage, the results were rather positive.

Hence, for products that require storage, within the range of 10% to 11% would be good, whereas for products that you don’t want to have a strong scent, it would be better to use less than that.

It’s possible to use pine needles…

The pine tree which is unselfish and a generous tree

Isn’t it amazing?

The more you know about pine needles, the more knowledgeable you get about how useful and nutritious they are.

The more research you do, the more fascinating it becomes.

That ends today’s story about the pine tree by Pinogeny, a pine tree geek!

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