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Feijoa: beneficial properties of the fruit. Video
Feijoa is a South American sweet and sour tropical fruit that tastes like kiwi, strawberry, and pineapple. The fruit is eaten raw, and jams, jams, salads and drinks are also prepared from it.
The composition and useful properties of feijoa
Feijoa is highly prized for its large amount of water-soluble iodine in its composition. This fruit is recommended for people who have thyroid diseases caused by iodine deficiency. It is useful to include feijoa fruits in the diet for gastritis, atherosclerosis, vitamin deficiency, pyelonephritis, and inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
In addition to iodine, feijoa contains:
– vitamin C; – B vitamins; – minerals; – sucrose; – fiber; – essential oils; – amino acids; – phenolic compounds.
Regular consumption of feijoa helps protect the body from colds and viral diseases and helps to strengthen the immune system in general.
Feijoa fruits can be eaten by those who follow a diet.
What can be made from feijoa
The simplest feijoa dish is raw jam. All vitamins and nutrients are stored in it. To prepare it, take 1 kilogram of fruit and cut them into small pieces or chop them in a blender. Pour one kilogram of granulated sugar into the feijoa, stir and place in pasteurized jars. Chopped walnuts or hazelnuts can be put into the finished jam. Store the product in the refrigerator.
Ripe feijoa fruits are soft to the touch and have a transparent flesh. If the flesh of the fruit is white and firm, it means that they are immature.
Feijoa can be used to make a delicious and healthy salad with a spicy taste. To do this, you will need:
– 1 medium beet; – 200 grams of feijoa; – 3 walnuts; – 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil; – salt.
Boil the beets, peel them and grind the root vegetable on a coarse grater. Peel the feijoa and chop finely. Chop the kernels and combine them in a salad bowl with beets and feijoa. Salt the salad and season with vegetable oil.
The rind of the fruit is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, but it has a tart taste, so not everyone likes it. To get rid of astringency, it can be dried and brewed like tea.
Feijoa compote is very simple to prepare and has a pleasant refreshing taste. Peel 200 grams of fruit, cut each into several pieces. Place the feijoa in an enamel pot, add a glass of sugar and 2 liters of water. Bring the drink to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 7-10 minutes. Then remove the compote from heat and refrigerate.
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