Because Myrica rubra contains certain sugar and fruit acid, it will attract fruit flies, and at this time fruit flies will lay eggs on Myrica rubra, so the white worm in Myrica rubra is actually the larva of fruit flies.
Drosophila larvae are non-toxic and will not cause harm to human health after entering the human body. Moreover, the larvae are rich in protein and can be eaten. But because it looks disgusting, if you are worried, you can remove the larvae and eat them.
2 How to take out the white worm in Myrica rubra 1? Soaking in salt water: If you are worried about white worms in bayberry, it is recommended to soak bayberry in salt water 10- 15 minutes before eating, so that white worms in bayberry can automatically come out and float on the water. At this time, pour out the water and wash the bayberry with clear water.
2, baking soda soaking: If you are worried that salt water will affect the taste of bayberry, then you can also soak it with baking soda. Because baking soda has adsorption effect, it can also suck out white bugs without destroying the taste of bayberry.
How many bayberries can you eat at most a day? It is not recommended to eat bayberry above 10.
Although Myrica rubra is nutritious, it tastes sour and contains more organic acids. After eating it, it will cause certain irritation to people's teeth and mouth. Eating too much will also stimulate the secretion of gastric acid, which will also cause certain damage to gastric mucosa.
Therefore, for the general population, it is recommended not to eat more than 10 capsules a day to avoid the symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea, sores on the mouth and tongue, and sore throat.
Is waxberry high in sugar? About 12%.
Although Myrica rubra is not very sweet and even has a certain sour taste, the sugar content of Myrica rubra is not very low, generally around 12%, that is, the sugar content of Myrica rubra per100g is about 12g, which is a fruit with medium sugar content.
Therefore, we should also pay attention to controlling the consumption of bayberry, so as not to cause a greater burden on the body. For some people with hyperglycemia, it is not recommended to eat under the condition of unstable blood sugar control.