How to choose wolfberry: hot topics and purchasing guide on the Internet
In the past 10 days, health and wellness topics have once again become a hot topic on the Internet, and wolfberry has frequently appeared in hot searches as a "health star". From "the correct way to soak wolfberry in water" to "comparison of the efficacy of black wolfberry vs red wolfberry", netizens' attention to wolfberry continues to rise. This article combines the latest hot topics to compile a scientific and practical wolfberry purchasing guide for you.
1. Top 5 recent hot topics related to wolfberry
| Ranking | topic | heat index | Main discussion points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is black wolfberry more nutritious than red wolfberry? | 92,000 | Anthocyanin content comparison |
| 2 | Identification method of sulfur fumigated wolfberry | 78,000 | food safety issues |
| 3 | New regulations for Ningxia wolfberry origin certification | 65,000 | Geographical indication protection |
| 4 | Breakthrough in organic wolfberry planting technology | 53,000 | Pesticide-free cultivation |
| 5 | Best time to eat wolfberry | 47,000 | Difference in absorption rates between day and night |
2. Five core indicators for wolfberry selection
According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and agricultural product quality inspection standards, high-quality wolfberry should have the following characteristics:
| Indicator category | Premium standards | poor performance |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Spindle-shaped, about 1-2cm long | Adhesions, deformities |
| color | Dark red or purple (natural matte) | Bright red and shiny (possibly sulfur fumed) |
| texture | Dry and non-sticky, it will automatically fall apart after being held tightly. | Moist, sticky, lumpy |
| odor | Lightly sweet taste | Pungent sour or musty smell |
| float rate | ≥90% floats on water | The sinking rate exceeds 30% |
3. Origin identification skills
The quality of wolfberry from different origins varies significantly. The latest market research data shows:
| Origin | Betaine content | polysaccharide content | Average market price (yuan/500g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ningxia Zhongning | 1.2-1.8% | 3.5-4.2% | 85-120 |
| Qinghai | 0.8-1.2% | 2.8-3.5% | 60-90 |
| Xinjiang | 1.0-1.5% | 3.0-3.8% | 70-100 |
| Gansu | 0.7-1.0% | 2.5-3.2% | 50-80 |
4. Consumption warning
A recent spot check by the State Administration for Market Regulation found three outstanding problems:
1.Dyeing wolfberry: Use carmine and other pigments to enhance the color, and test by soaking in warm water (true wolfberry water is light yellow)
2.Sulfur exceeds the standard: The residual sulfur dioxide content of some products exceeds the national standard by 5 times (GB/T 18672 stipulates ≤50mg/kg)
3.Counterfeit origin: The packaging label "Zhongning Wolfberry" is actually wolfberry from other places, accounting for 37%
5. Expert advice
Professor Li from the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds:“Be careful to look and smell when purchasing”——Look at the certification mark (organic/geographical indication), look at the test report (pesticide residue/sulfur), look at the integrity of the particles, and smell whether there is a pungent smell. It is recommended to give priority to products with traceable QR codes.
With the trend of health and youth, wolfberry consumption has shown new characteristics: sales of ready-to-eat wolfberry in small packages increased by 210% year-on-year, and freeze-dried wolfberry products have become a new favorite. Only by mastering scientific selection methods can traditional health-preserving ingredients truly exert their effects.
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