Is ginseng fruit hard or soft?
Soft tastes better than hard. When the ginseng fruit is ripe, the pulp is soft, tastes soft and juicy, and the higher the maturity, the softer the pulp. Ginseng fruit is rich in nutrition, protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and trace elements, and the pulp of ginseng fruit will become soft when it matures. However, because the skin of ginseng fruit is brittle, tough and highly protective, even if the pulp inside the ginseng fruit is soft, it may be hard to pinch outside, and the fully mature pulp is softer. This very soft ginseng fruit is easy to rot and deteriorate, so it should be eaten as soon as possible. Ginseng fruits that are soft in appearance are also likely to be overcooked or spoiled. If there are black spots on the soft ginseng fruit peel and it smells sour and rotten, it is rotten and deteriorated.
What if ginseng fruit is hard?
Continue ripening. The ripe ginseng fruit is soft in texture and tastes soft and juicy. If the ginseng fruit is still hard after being bought, it is generally caused by not being fully mature. It is suggested that immature ginseng fruit can be put in a sealed carton, and then the carton can be stored in a warm, ventilated and dry place, so that the ginseng fruit can ripen itself in a few days. If you are in a hurry, you can also put a few ripe bananas or apples in the carton. After the ginseng fruit matures, the color of the exocarp will become more and more golden, and the fruit material will become loose, and the water contained in it will evaporate during the whole storage process, so the sugar content will be further concentrated and gradually increased. Therefore, soft ginseng fruit will taste sweeter, while hard ginseng fruit will not only taste hard, but also very light and not very delicious. If the ginseng fruit is not soft, it is recommended to soften it before eating.
How to judge whether the ginseng fruit is ripe
1. Look at the appearance: ripe ginseng fruit, the appearance is golden or milky yellow, with purple stripes on it, the fruit shape is also full, and the hand feels heavy; But there is no ripe ginseng fruit, and its appearance is turquoise.
2. Smell the fragrance: When you smell the ripe ginseng fruit, it will have a fruity aroma of combining cucumber and cantaloupe; But there is no ripe ginseng fruit, and the aroma of the fruit is weak or even can't be smelled.
3. Have a taste: The easiest way is to pick up one and taste it. The soft and juicy flesh is cooked, and the crisp and hard flesh is raw.
Is ginseng fruit acidic or alkaline?
Most fruits are alkaline, and ginseng fruit is also a kind of alkaline fruit. When we judge whether a fruit is acidic or alkaline, we should not judge it only by its taste, but also by the nutrients it contains. Ginseng fruit contains high content of calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium and other elements. After normal people eat ginseng fruit, it is alkaline after body metabolism, so ginseng fruit belongs to alkaline fruit. Ginseng fruit is also a kind of fruit with strong health care effect, and eating it in moderation also has many benefits to health. Ginseng fruit, also known as longevity fruit, is native to South America. It tastes fragrant and juicy and has the advantages of high protein, low fat and low sugar.