Torreya grandis fruit is wrapped in a hard peel, the size of which is like jujube, and the core is olive, with pointed ends and oval shape. When mature, the shell is yellow-brown or purple-brown, the seeds are yellow-white, rich in oil, and have a unique aroma, which is very attractive. Torreya grandis, like other plant seeds, is rich in fatty oil, with the content as high as 5 1.7%, even exceeding that of peanuts and sesame seeds.

Torreya grandis fruit is rich in nutrition and crisp in taste. It was used as medicine as early as 1 0,000 years ago. Later, with people's understanding of its value, torreya grandis began to be gradually used as health food.

The oil content of fruit acid and tree oil in torreya grandis is above 50%, which is rich in high-quality protein and fat easily absorbed by human body, as well as rich in mineral elements and vitamins. The content of phosphorus and calcium in seed kernel is more than 20 times that of general dried fruits and fruits, which has good health care function; Torreya grandis seed oil is a high-grade edible oil.

Torreya grandis contains more fat and grease, so people with phlegm-heat constitution should eat it carefully. Torreya grandis should not be eaten with mung beans, otherwise it is easy to diarrhea.

Torreya grandis is warm, and eating more will make people get angry, so people with cough, sore throat and yellow phlegm should not eat it for the time being. Because torreya grandis feels full, it is not advisable to eat more before meals, so as not to affect normal meals, especially children. Torreya grandis has the function of relaxing bowels and is not suitable for people with diarrhea or loose stools.

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