FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (4): 230-232.

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Optimization and Function of Mungbean Heat-relieving Drink Formula

   Yang-Ying-Xiao, REN  Fa-Zheng   

  1. 1.College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; 2.Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education and Municipal Government of Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
  • Online:2006-04-15 Published:2011-09-13

Abstract: A formula of heat-relieving drink combining mungbean with lotus leaf, chrysanthemum and honeysuckle, which were commonly considered as traditional Chinese medicine for both food and medicine, was made in this research. In order to optimize the formula and assay the function of the drink, the animal experiment was used. The results showed the optimum process was that: the volume ratio of the extracting solution of mungbean, lotus leaf, chrysanthemum and honeysuckle, in terms of the syrup and water was 30:2:1:1:4:12 respectively, it indicated that the drink made by this formula is not only nutritive and savory but also helpful for relieving heat and promoting urination.

Key words: mungbean, heat-relieving, drink, formula, functional evaluation