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Appearance: Torreya is slender and oval, with pointed ends and thin shell; Torreya is large and oval, nearly spherical, with thick shell.
Type: Torreya is a variant of Torreya, a grafted tree without a main stem, and its leaves are dark green; Torreya has a main stem pointing upward, and is a solid tree with light green leaves.
Eat: The fatty acid content of Torreya is higher than that of Torreya, and the starch content is lower than that of Torreya. The taste is crispy; while Torreya has a harder taste.
Extended information:
The value of torreya seeds
1. Torreya seeds are rich in fatty oil. The fat content of torreya seeds is higher than that of peanuts and sesame seeds, with the content reaching more than 51.7%. Fatty oils can provide energy to the human body, and can moisturize the intestines and stomach and speed up gastrointestinal motility.
2. Torreya seeds are rich in protein and fat oil. It is understood that 100 grams of torreya seeds contain 10 grams of protein. Protein is a very important substance needed by the human body, so eating torreya seeds can replenish the body's protein and temporarily relieve hunger.
3. Torreya contains a variety of trace elements. Trace elements account for a small proportion in the human body, but they play an indispensable and important role. Not everything contains trace elements. The amount of effective trace elements a food contains is a key factor in measuring the nutritional value of the food. Torreya seeds contain calcium, phosphorus, iron and other trace elements.
4. Torreya also contains linalyl acetate and rose balm. These two substances are one of the raw materials of aromatic oil, so torreya seeds can provide these raw materials.