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The properties of the Chinese quince. Video
Quince is a close relative of apple and pear. The fruits of this tree resemble both in appearance and taste, but their honey aroma cannot be confused with anything. Chinese quince has a particularly sour taste, so not many people dare to use its healthy fruits fresh, but it is extremely tasty in jams, preserves, and jellies.
Properties of Chinese quince
Nutritional value of Chinese quince
The fruits of the Chinese quince can be quite large, up to one and a half kilograms in weight. A small slice of fresh fruit weighing about 100 grams contains approximately 50 calories, none of which are fat. But quince contains: – vitamin C; – vitamin A; – vitamin E; – B vitamins; – calcium; – iron; – wine acid; – lemon acid; – Apple acid; – pectin; – phosphorus.
Doctors consider raw quince harmful for digestion, but the heat-treated fruit becomes healing for the gastrointestinal tract.
Useful properties of Chinese quince
Quince jams, preserves, sauces and marmalade are a natural source of potassium, which promotes cardiovascular health. Potassium helps lower blood pressure and the level of “bad” blood cholesterol.
Phenols – substances present in quince are able to fight viruses, just like vitamin C, so the fruit is useful in the autumn-winter period, when it is so easy to get infected. Ascorbic acid is also able to protect the heart, slow down the aging of the body, and reduce the risk of eye diseases.
Quince’s powerful antioxidant properties make it effective in fighting free radicals, reducing the risk of cancer
The juice squeezed out of ripe quince is an antiseptic. It can be very beneficial for anyone suffering from respiratory problems and asthma. The astringent and diuretic properties of quince make it possible to use the fruit in the treatment of cystitis.
The copper contained in quince helps keep bones and tissues healthy and supports the thyroid gland. This trace element is able to relieve fatigue. The dietary fiber in quince helps prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, and promotes weight loss. The complex of vitamins and minerals contained in the fruit is useful for skin, nail and hair care.
Chinese quince, like other species of this plant, is not recommended for eating for nursing mothers and persons prone to constipation. No other side effects or allergic reactions were found in quince.
How to cook Chinese quince
Chinese quince is ideal for making jellies and marinades, as well as spicy sauces. You can prepare a savory seasoning for meat dishes by taking: – Chinese quince; – sea salt; – sugar; – white wine vinegar; – coriander seeds.
Cut the quince into slices, remove the seeds and skin, place in a saucepan and pour in enough water to cover the fruit. Boil for 10 minutes, then strain and measure the amount of liquid. For every 500 ml, take 450 g of sugar, 300 ml of vinegar and a teaspoon of coriander seeds. Return the liquid back to the saucepan, add the measured ingredients and cook the sauce for 25-30 minutes, until the slices are tender. Purée them, season with salt and place the sauce in clean, sterile jars, close the lids and store in the refrigerator.
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