[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":130},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-usage-xiaoqinggan-white-powder-mold-or-natural-essential-oil-crystals-en":3},{"article":4,"alternates":128},{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"category":114,"cover":29,"coverImage":29,"date":115,"description":116,"extension":117,"locale":118,"meta":119,"navigation":120,"path":121,"seo":122,"slug":13,"stem":123,"tags":124,"__hash__":127},"articles\u002Fen\u002Fusage\u002Fxiaoqinggan-white-powder-mold-or-natural-essential-oil-crystals.md","Xiaoqinggan White Powder: Mold or Natural Essential Oil Crystals?",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":107},"minimark",[10,14,18,23,30,33,41,45,51,54,70,74,80,83,104],[11,12,6],"h1",{"id":13},"xiaoqinggan-white-powder-mold-or-natural-essential-oil-crystals",[15,16,17],"p",{},"Seeing a thin layer of white powder covering the surface of Xiaoqinggan, many tea lovers worry: \"Is it spoiled?\" Not necessarily. \"Whitening\" of Xiaoqinggan is a common phenomenon during storage and is usually not caused by spoilage. This article will analyze the reasons behind it in detail.",[19,20,22],"h2",{"id":21},"what-is-the-white-frost-on-the-surface-of-xiaoqinggan","What is the \"White Frost\" on the Surface of Xiaoqinggan?",[15,24,25],{},[26,27],"img",{"alt":28,"src":29},"Xiaoqinggan White Frost","\u002Fimages\u002Fpbcp\u002Fb43949d558572a43.png",[15,31,32],{},"The white powder on the skin of Xiaoqinggan is commonly referred to as \"white frost.\" It is primarily crystalline substances (such as citrus oil crystals) that precipitate as aromatic oils and moisture inside the citrus peel evaporate under appropriate storage conditions.",[15,34,35,36,40],{},"This is a ",[37,38,39],"strong",{},"natural and harmless"," physical phenomenon that does not affect the taste or nutritional value of the Xiaoqinggan. In many cases, an evenly distributed white frost is an indicator of good quality and high volatile oil content, giving a sense of freshness and good aging.",[19,42,44],{"id":43},"what-are-the-real-signs-of-spoilage","What Are the Real Signs of Spoilage?",[15,46,47],{},[26,48],{"alt":49,"src":50},"Spoiled Xiaoqinggan","\u002Fimages\u002Fpbcp\u002F2f790a43fd51dbf8.png",[15,52,53],{},"While the white frost itself is harmless, you should be alert if you observe the following:",[55,56,57,64],"ul",{},[58,59,60,63],"li",{},[37,61,62],{},"Damaged or Rotten Peel",": Obvious mechanical damage, softening, or decay spots on the peel indicate the citrus fruit may no longer be fresh or has spoiled.",[58,65,66,69],{},[37,67,68],{},"Off-odors",": Regardless of whether there is white frost, if you smell mold, rancidity, or any other abnormal odors, it indicates the inner fruit or tea may have been contaminated by bacteria or mold, posing a health threat.",[19,71,73],{"id":72},"how-to-scientifically-judge-the-freshness-of-xiaoqinggan","How to Scientifically Judge the Freshness of Xiaoqinggan?",[15,75,76],{},[26,77],{"alt":78,"src":79},"Judging Freshness","\u002Fimages\u002Fpbcp\u002Ff6913fa87fdf16b4.png",[15,81,82],{},"Besides observing the skin, you can also make a comprehensive judgment through these methods:",[84,85,86,92,98],"ol",{},[58,87,88,91],{},[37,89,90],{},"Observe Color and Luster",": The skin of fresh, high-quality Xiaoqinggan, though dry, should have a natural luster.",[58,93,94,97],{},[37,95,96],{},"Smell the Aroma",": It should emit a pure, rich, and fresh citrus fragrance.",[58,99,100,103],{},[37,101,102],{},"Taste the Flavor",": Normal tea soup should be mellow with a sweet aftertaste. If obvious acidity, astringency, or a rotten taste appears, stop drinking.",[15,105,106],{},"In summary, the white frost on the surface of Xiaoqinggan is not a sign of spoilage. However, when purchasing and drinking, you should still carefully observe its overall condition to ensure your health and a good tea experience.",{"title":108,"searchDepth":109,"depth":109,"links":110},"",2,[111,112,113],{"id":21,"depth":109,"text":22},{"id":43,"depth":109,"text":44},{"id":72,"depth":109,"text":73},"usage","2024-05-06","This article analyzes the natural causes of the white powder (white frost) appearing on the surface of Xiaoqinggan, explains its harmless nature, and provides practical methods for judging freshness and spoilage, aiming to help consumers scientifically identify product quality.","md","en",{},true,"\u002Fen\u002Fusage\u002Fxiaoqinggan-white-powder-mold-or-natural-essential-oil-crystals",{"title":6,"description":116},"en\u002Fusage\u002Fxiaoqinggan-white-powder-mold-or-natural-essential-oil-crystals",[114,125,126],"Xiaoqinggan","Quality Identification","J1Qbm96Hug2YVmQVzoG-ArP4NWVaorl4t5mSll8j5gw",{"zh":129,"en":121},"\u002Fusage\u002Fxiaoqinggan-white-powder-mold-or-natural-essential-oil-crystals",1775203927313]