Ginseng fruit, formerly known as melon eggplant, can also be called fairy fruit, fragrant pear and colored fruit. Ginseng fruit is a perennial herb of Solanaceae. When the fruit is ripe, its skin is golden yellow and looks like a human heart. Its pulp tastes unique, crisp and juicy, not sour or astringent, and it is a very popular fruit.
The so-called ginseng fruit is a kind of fruit originated from Wuwei, Gansu, China, and it is a kind of fruit with high nutritional value. The pulp is fragrant and juicy, seedless in the abdomen, unique in flavor, high in protein, low in fat and sugar, rich in protein, vitamins and mineral elements, and has a health care function. The Journey to the West, one of China's four classical novels, mentioned this fruit, adding a layer of myth. There is Potentilla anserina (Potentilla anserina of Rosaceae), also known as ginseng fruit. This fruit has no taste.
The edible rate of "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit" is above 95%, which is characterized by low sugar and high protein, rich in vitamins, amino acids and trace elements. According to laboratory analysis, every 100g of ripe fresh fruit contains protein 1.9g, which is twice that of cucumber and tomato, and nine times that of Yali and Jin Shuai apples. The total sugar is 3. 1g, which is similar to cucumber and tomato, but far lower than Yali and Jin Shuai apples. Crude fat 0.2g, equal to cucumber and tomato; Vitamin c130mg. It is 32 times that of pear and apple, 0/4 times that of cucumber and 6.8 times that of tomato. Vitamin B 10.25 mg is 8 times that of tomatoes and cucumbers and 5 times that of apples. Vitamin B20.27 mg, 9 times that of cucumber, tomato and pear; Carotene 0.9 mg, twice as much as tomato and 10 times as much as cucumber; The total amino acid is 18 18 mg, and the essential amino acid is 253 mg, which is much higher than that of cucumber, tomato, pear and apple. In particular, the trace element selenium is as high as 15 μ g, which is 8.8, 22, 12,10/0L times that of cucumber, tomato, pear and apple respectively. There are also molybdenum 3.44 mg, magnesium 1 1.2 mg, iron 6.59 mg, zinc 1. 14 mg and manganese 0.39 mg. Cobalt 0.332 mg. From the above analysis, it can be clearly seen that "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit" contain high and comprehensive nutrients. Food can supplement the needs of human body and has high nutritional and health care value.
High protein is one of the main characteristics of "eggplant and melon with one ginseng fruit". Protein is the main "building material" of human body and the main material basis for the continuation of life. Protein is composed of amino acids, and the proportion of all kinds of amino acids contained in "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit" is basically consistent with the amino acids needed by human body. The food is easily absorbed and utilized by human body, which can not only maintain the health of adults, but also prevent the growth of children and the aging of the elderly. Have a good health care function.
Rich in vitamins is another feature of "Guagua Ginseng Fruit", especially vitamins C, B 1, B2 and carotene. Vitamin is an essential nutrient for human body, and insufficient intake often causes pathological changes. Even life-threatening. The role of vitamins in preventing tumors has attracted the attention of medical experts, and the argument that vitamin C can prevent tumors has been put forward. According to the determination of vitamin C intake, the high incidence area of esophageal cancer in China is only 1/3 of the low incidence area. At the same time, vitamin C can also soften blood vessels, stimulate hematopoietic function and enhance the body's anti-infection ability. Can be used for preventing and treating scurvy, various acute infectious diseases, hepatobiliary diseases and allergic diseases, and has good curative effect.
Rich in essential trace elements, it is another feature of "eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit". Trace elements are essential elements to form body tissues and maintain physiological functions. Selenium, molybdenum, cobalt, iron and zinc, which are rich in eggplant, melon and ginseng fruit, are essential trace elements for human body. Its high selenium content is extremely rare in vegetables and fruits in China. Selenium is a strong oxidant. Can maintain the normal physiological function of the body. Activate human cells and protect cardiovascular and other organs; Selenium can also stimulate the production of immunoglobulin and antibody, and enhance the body's resistance to diseases. 1973. The World Health Organization announced that selenium is closely related to the occurrence of cancer. During the period of 1986, experts from China Academy of Medical Sciences conducted three studies on nutritional selenium supplementation in the high incidence area of liver cancer in Qidong City, Jiangsu Province. After eight years of observation, it was found that the incidence of liver cancer in selenium group was 49% lower than that in control group. Selenium can be divided into organic selenium and inorganic selenium. Excessive use of inorganic selenium will produce adverse reactions, and organic selenium has little antagonism with other drugs, so it is the safest and most effective to take. "Eggplant, melon, ginseng fruit" and selenium contained in garlic, sesame, asparagus and fungi. It's all organic selenium It is also reported that selenium can also lower blood pressure and play an auxiliary role in diabetes.
The fruit is fragrant and elegant, the flesh is tender and juicy, and the flavor is unique. Besides high protein, low sugar and low fat, it is also rich in vitamin C and a variety of essential trace elements, especially selenium and calcium, which are far higher than other fruits and vegetables. Therefore, ginseng fruit has the functions of anti-cancer, anti-aging, lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, diminishing inflammation, supplementing calcium and beautifying.
Ginseng fruit can also be processed into canned food, jam, fruit juice, beverage and oral liquid. In addition, it has high ornamental value and can be placed as a bonsai in the courtyard, balcony or in front of the house for cultivation.