Cactus is an extremely drought-tolerant desert plant. It is believed that many people have raised cacti, and many people also show that they really have no talent for raising plants by saying that they can't keep cacti alive. If the cactus raised at home is well raised, it can still bear fruit, and the fruit of cactus is also very delicious food! Today, let's talk about the knowledge of cactus fruit!

Anyone who has seen the pitaya plant must have found this point, that is, cactus fruit and pitaya actually look very similar, not only the fruit looks like a plant, but also very similar. But do babies who eat pitaya know how to eat cactus fruit? Let's take a look at how to eat cactus fruit!

How to eat cactus fruit

Eat it directly

Material: pulp.

Practice:

1. Remove the prickles and skins of cactus fruit, and then eat the pulp directly.

2. In addition, the fresh cactus fruit will be frozen in the refrigerator and then taken out for eating, which will make the taste more tender and attractive.

instant food

materials: pulp, honey.

Practice:

1. Remove the peel of cactus fruit, and then take out the pulp.

2. Add a proper amount of honey and mix well, then add a proper amount of warm water and mix well before eating directly.

jam

material: pulp, rock sugar.

Practice:

1. Take out the pulp of cactus fruit and put it in the pot.

2. add a proper amount of rock sugar and cook together. when the pulp in the pot becomes sticky sauce, turn off the heat.

3. Keep it sealed after cooling. It is especially delicious with bread at ordinary times.

juice

material: pulp.

Practice:

1. Take out the pulp of cactus fruit, put it in a blender and break it.

2. Filter with a strainer, remove the seeds inside, and put the obtained juice into a cup, and you can drink it directly.

How to deal with the prickles on the cactus fruit

There are many prickles of different sizes on the cactus fruit, so be careful when peeling it. The method of peeling the cactus fruit:

1. Tools: a pair of gloves, a long clip, a knife, a big piece of paper and a big bowl.

2. Peeling (peeling): put paper on the place where gloves are put on and peeled off, put the fruit on it, clamp the cactus fruit, cut off two ends, rinse the clamp head, then clamp the two ends, cut a hole along the fruit with a knife, then peel it off to both sides along the knife edge, and then put the peeled fruit in a big bowl.

Can the seeds of cactus fruit be eaten?

The cactus fruit looks very similar to pitaya. Generally, when we eat pitaya, we will eat all its seeds, because its seeds are small and bite like sesame seeds. The seeds of cactus fruit will be slightly harder than those of pitaya fruit.

After the cactus fruit is cut, it will reveal its purple-red pulp with the same color as kiwi fruit, and it is also covered with cactus seeds, just like looking at a pitaya. The skin and flesh of cactus are all purplish red, which tastes like lemon and is extremely sour. Mexicans use it as a seasoning for cooking, or try to make it dry. There are many small seeds in cactus fruit, which are actually edible. And we will filter out all these seeds when juicing, because that seed will hinder the taste. Although it is edible, it is not suitable to eat too much, because eating too much will cause indigestion and constipation!

what are the varieties of cactus fruit

cactus fruit is a common fruit in Mexico, and there are three main varieties: white cactus fruit, golden purple cactus fruit and sour cactus fruit.

after peeling the white cactus, the pulp is light green and watery, such as jade.

the skin and flesh of cactus are all golden purple, with juicy flesh and bright color, and the whole body is crystal clear, like a gem. These two kinds of cactus fruits can be eaten after peeling, or they can be made into juice, which is sweet and fragrant. There are many small seeds in cactus fruits, which are edible.

The skin and flesh of sour cactus are all pink and taste like lemon, which is extremely sour. Mexicans use it as a seasoning for cooking or as a dried fruit, which tastes sour and salty, just like China's plum.

What are the nutritional values of cactus fruit

1. It is rich in carbohydrates and constitutes an important substance of the body; Store and provide heat energy; Energy necessary to maintain brain function; Regulate fat metabolism; Provide dietary fiber; Save protein; Detoxification; Enhance intestinal function.

2, rich in protein, which can maintain the balance of potassium and sodium; Eliminate edema. Improve immunity. Lowering blood pressure and buffering anemia are beneficial to growth and development.

3. It is rich in cellulose, which makes people feel full and helps to lose weight. After eating, it can stimulate gastrointestinal tract and prevent constipation, hemorrhoids and other diseases.

4, rich in fat, maintaining body temperature and protecting internal organs; Provide essential fatty acids; Promote the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins; Increase satiety.

who can't eat cactus fruit

1. cactus fruit is suitable for people with emaciation, low immunity, memory loss, anemia, edema and other symptoms, and children with stagnant growth and development.

2. cactus fruit is suitable for patients with hyperglycemia and diabetes.

3. For allergic people, it is not suitable to eat cactus fruit, otherwise the allergic symptoms will be aggravated.