Bamboo beet breeding

The bamboo raccoon, also known as the Chinese bamboo rat or the winter raccoon, is a small herbivorous animal known for its high reproductive capacity and rapid growth. It typically measures between 40 to 45 cm in length and can reach a weight of up to 2 kg within just four months. In the wild, these animals primarily feed on bamboo roots, honeysuckle, tender bamboo shoots, and other vegetation. Once domesticated, they adapt well to a variety of plant-based diets, including different types of straw. Native to many provinces across China, the bamboo raccoon has become increasingly rare due to over-harvesting, leading to a shortage in the market. As a result, captive breeding has emerged as a promising and less risky alternative for farmers looking to capitalize on this growing industry. When setting up a breeding facility, it's important to choose a location that is elevated, well-drained, and surrounded by natural environments like bamboo groves or fruit orchards. The ideal temperature range for bamboo raccoons is between 8°C and 28°C. They are sensitive to bright light, noise, and pollution, so their living space should be dark, quiet, and clean. For nesting areas, small-scale breeders can use courtyards, old houses, or abandoned warehouses. The nest rooms should be constructed with smooth walls and minimal light. A common setup includes a large cement pool (over 2 square meters) with hollow pipes for hiding, suitable for young raccoons. Another option is a two-pool system: an inner nest room and an outer feeding area connected by a 12 cm hole. The inner room should be no larger than 30x25 cm to avoid overcrowding, while the outer room should be spacious enough for movement. Selecting healthy breeding stock is crucial. Ideal adults should be strong, with a weight of 1.5 to 2 kg, and females should have a wide pelvis. A male-to-female ratio of 2:1 is recommended to ensure good breeding success. Bamboo raccoons mate in spring and autumn, giving birth to 3–5 litters per year, with 8–10 offspring each time. Juveniles mature quickly and can be weaned at around 30–35 days. Feeding should be balanced and varied. A typical diet consists of 50–60% grains like corn and rice, 20% root vegetables and bamboo products, and 20% fruits and vegetables. Feeding should occur twice daily. Disease prevention is essential. Common issues include injuries from fights, gastroenteritis from poor-quality food, indigestion, and colds. Minor wounds can be treated with iodine, while more severe cases require cleaning and antibiotics. Gastroenteritis can be managed with terramycin or chloramphenicol injections, while indigestion may be addressed with hawthorn and yeast supplements. Cold-related illnesses can be treated with compound aminopyrine injections. With proper care and management, raising bamboo raccoons can be both profitable and sustainable.

Natural Sweeteners

Introduction and application of sweeteners

Health Sweeteners are chemicals that are used to sweeten foods and beverages. The sweeteners we produce are active ingredients obtained from plants, and they are usually sweeter than sugar and contain fewer or no calories. Sweeteners can be used for people with diabetes, people on a diet, and others who need to limit their sugar intake.

Common sweeteners include:
1. sucrose alcohols: such as sorbitol, glucose, mannitol, Xylooligosaccharide, Acesulfame Potassium, and xylitol, are about as sweet as sugar but have fewer calories.
2. Artificial natural sweeteners: such as aspartame, Inulin, sodium saccharin, stevia, maltodextrin, etc., are much sweeter than sugar but contain no calories.
Sweeteners are used in a wide range of applications, and common applications include
1. beverages: such as cola, fruit juice, tea drinks, etc.
2. food products: such as chocolate, candy, cookies, etc.
3. condiments: such as sweet sauces, salad dressings, etc.

4. pharmaceuticals: such as oral liquid, capsules, etc.

Sweeteners are a group of chemicals that make foods and drinks sweet. Our carefully produced sweeteners, derived from the active ingredients of plants, are often sweeter than sugar while sweetening foods and contain fewer or no calories.
These sweeteners are convenient for diabetics, people who are dieting, and others who need to limit their sugar intake. There are two main types of common sweeteners: one is sugar alcohols, such as sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, etc., they are similar to sugar sweetness, but the calories are much lower; The other category is artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, saccharin sodium, maltodextrin, etc., which are many times sweeter than sugar but contain no calories.
The application range of sweeteners is very wide, and they can be seen in the beverage field, such as cola, juice, tea drinks, etc. In terms of food, chocolate, candy, biscuits, etc., are also often used in sweeteners; condiments, sweet sauces, salad dressings, etc. will also use sweeteners to add flavor; Even in medicines, such as oral liquids, capsules, etc., sweeteners may be used to improve taste.
With people's increasing concern for health and the pursuit of delicious taste, the application of sweeteners in the food industry will be more and more extensive. At the same time, we also need to continuously strengthen the research and development of sweeteners to ensure their safety and effectiveness and bring people a healthier and more delicious food experience.

Natural Sweeteners, Inulin, Acesulfame Potassium, Aspartame, Glucose, Stevia

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