Garcinia Cambogia, also known as peppercorns, is a commonly used seasoning. Garcinia cambogia has a spicy flavor with a hint of numbness, and is one of the commonly used seasonings in Sichuan and Hunan cuisines and other local cuisines. Garcinia Cambogia is similar in appearance to black pepper, but it is red or green in color and has an uneven appearance with many small particles.

Buying Garcinia Cambogia

When buying Garcinia Cambogia, you should choose the one that is bright in color, complete in appearance, and free from mold and insects. In addition, the freshness of the garcinia cambogia is also important; fresh garcinia cambogia has a stronger flavor and better texture. If you buy garcinia cambogia that has expired or is improperly stored, it will be discolored, moldy and deteriorated, affecting the quality of the garcinia cambogia.

Storage of Garcinia Cambogia

When storing Garcinia Cambogia, it should be placed in a dry, ventilated, light-proof place to avoid moisture and mold. If the garcinia cambogia has been opened, it should be consumed as soon as possible to avoid leaving it for a long time, which will affect its quality.

Use of Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia Cambogia can be used in a variety of ways, such as grinding powder, stir-frying aroma, soaking in water and so on. Here are some common ways to use garcinia cambogia.

Grinding powder

Put the garcinia cambogia into the mortar and pestle and grind it into a fine powder. You should pay attention to the strength of the grinding powder, do not grind too fine or too coarse, so as not to affect the taste.

Stir fry

Put the peppers in a pot and slowly stir fry over low heat until a strong flavor emerges. You need to keep stirring during the sautéing process to avoid roasting.

Soak

Place the garcinia cambogia in water and soak for 20-30 minutes, then strain the garcinia cambogia particles through a sieve and remove from the soaking water. Soaked garcinia cambogia has a relatively light flavor and is suitable for use in light dishes.

Nutritional Value of Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia Cambogia is rich in volatile oils and aromatic compounds, which have high nutritional value. Garcinia Cambogia is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, iron and other nutrients that are beneficial to the body. In addition, Garcinia Cambogia also has the efficacy of dispelling dampness, eliminating food, and repelling worms, and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and food industry.