Gorgon fruit is a plant that grows in water, and its fruit has certain medicinal value. The fruits of gorgon fruit are divided into white and red. So, what color is the best gorgon fruit? How to distinguish between good and bad gorgon fruit?

There are several colors of Gorgon fruit.

According to appearance, people are used to classify Gorgon fruit into white Gorgon fruit and red Gorgon fruit. In fact, the only difference between the two is whether they are "clothed" or not. The skinned gorgon seeds become red gorgon seeds after being dried in the sun, while the peeled gorgon seeds are white gorgon seeds. White gorgon seeds are mostly fresh, while red gorgon seeds can generally be stored longer.

What color is the gorgon seed?

The dried seeds are spherical in shape, about 6 mm in diameter. One end is white, accounting for about 1/3 of the whole body, with a round depression, and the other end is brownish-red, accounting for about 2/3 of the whole body. The surface is smooth and patterned. It is hard and brittle. After being broken, the cross section is uneven and the color is white and powdery. Odorless, light taste. It is better to have full and uniform particles, sufficient powderiness, and no crumbs or crust. effect. Generally speaking, white gorgon fruit has higher edible value, and white gorgon fruit is often used to make porridge and sugar water; while red gorgon fruit has higher medicinal value and is usually used as a traditional Chinese medicine in nourishing soups.

Where is the best place to grow gorgon fruit?

Our country has a vast territory and rich freshwater resources. There are many waters suitable for the growth of gorgon fruit. It is grown in Zhejiang, Anhui, Hebei and other places, but in Jiangsu The Gorgon produced in the area is the best and is known as "Su Gorgon" by the majority of merchants.

How to distinguish between good and bad gorgon rice

Dark purple (dark red) is the color of the skin of "ripe and transparent" gorgon rice. If the skin is removed, it is pink and white. It needs to be simmered for a long time. point;

The yellow color is the color of "tender" gorgon rice, which is easy to cook;

The color cannot tell whether the gorgon rice is fresh or not;

There is no musty smell , no sour and sour smell, no sulfur smell of Gorgon is best.

Gorgon fruit products are better if the particles are complete, plump and even, the cross-section is white and powdery, there are no debris, mud, and the body is dry and free of cavities. Among various products, Nan Gorgon Shi (round Gorgon) is the best. The white-skinned products with endotesta removed are better than the red-skinned ones without endotesta removal.