The fruit in summer is very rich, and eating fruit in summer is also the best season. Of course, the climate in summer is quite hot, and many fruits will soon break down if they are not stored properly. How can they be preserved? What are the seasonal fruits in summer? How to preserve fruit in summer? Come and have a look with Xiaobian.
How to preserve fruit in summer
1. Choose fresh fruit
When buying local fruits, most of them are fresh and of good quality, and the price is flat. No matter what kind of fruit, plump fruit, moderate size (indicating that the fruit is fully developed), intact appearance, no bruises and spots, etc., are the basic selection points. The fruit is heavy and heavy when it is taken, which usually means that there is a lot of water. It should be 'sweet and juicy' when it is taken lightly. If it is taken lightly, it may have been stored for a while, and most of the nutrients and water in it are lost.
2. Place in a cool and ventilated place
If the fruit is ripe, it will be eaten in one to two days. As long as it is put in a cool place with ventilation and no sunshine, it can also be put in a bamboo basket or fruit plate, so that the natural and fresh fruit fragrance can add some charming flavor to the home.
3. Let it be cooked first and then refrigerated
The main principle is to wait until the fruit is ripe and then ice. For the immature fruit, first put it at room temperature for 1-2 days, then wrap it up and put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration, but do not overcook it to avoid eating rotten fruit. And to 'first in, first out' principle, that is, the first ice fruit first to eat. If you want to eat or refrigerate the unripe fruits in a hurry, you can put them together with the ethylene containing fruits such as apples, bananas and papayas to help ripen them.
4. Refrigerated without cleaning
The fruits that need to be refrigerated in the refrigerator can not be cleaned first. The fruits are easy to be damaged after being washed with water, so don't buy them and wash them all at once, and wash them as much as you want. As long as they are packed in plastic bags or paper bags, they can prevent the water from evaporating. A few small holes can be made in the plastic bag to keep the air permeability, so as to avoid the accumulation of water vapor, which will cause the fruit to rot. Note that perishable things can not do this, mainly produce ethylene fruit, which is easy to ripen and rot, especially bananas.
Precautions for refrigerator
After the fruit is picked, it will lose its vitamins and other nutrients with the passage of time. If it is stored in the refrigerator, the activity of bacteria and enzymes will be greatly reduced due to the low temperature, and the pores of plants will shrink and the communication with the air will be reduced due to the low temperature. Nutrition is not easy to lose. It can keep fresh. However, the fruits that need to be refrigerated in the refrigerator can not be cleaned first, as long as they are packed in plastic bags or paper bags, to prevent the moisture of the fruits from evaporating. A few small holes can be made in the plastic bag to keep the air permeability, so as to avoid the accumulation of water vapor, which will cause the fruit to rot.
First, do not put it in the refrigerator, or it will be frostbitten. Such as: banana, carambola, loquat, etc.
Second, it can be put into the refrigerator, but it must be ripened first (that is, the unripe fruit cannot be put into the refrigerator). Such as: Durian, mango, Sakya, passion fruit, persimmon, papaya, etc.
Third, it must be put into the refrigerator for long-term storage. Such as: peach, mulberry, plum, litchi, longan, rambutan, cherry, chestnut, guava, grape, pear, strawberry, mangosteen, huolongguo, melon, grapefruit, etc.
The fourth type, normal temperature storage or refrigerated. Such as: lemon, pineapple, grape, orange, olive, jujube, apple, watermelon, orange, coconut, grapefruit, sugarcane, etc.
What are the seasonal fruits in summer
1. Cherry
In the fruit family, the general iron content is low, but the cherry is outstanding, a unique. The content of iron in cherry is 59 mg per hectare, ranking first in fruit. The content of vitamin A is 4-5 times more than that of grape, apple and orange. In addition, cherry also contains vitamin B, C, calcium, phosphorus and other mineral elements.
Cherry is warm and sweet. Eating cherry often can nourish Qi, strengthen spleen and stomach, dispel wind and dampness. It is beneficial to anorexia, dyspepsia, rheumatism and body pain. Cherry is also rich in lycopene, a strong antioxidant. The redder the color, the higher the content. It has the functions of softening blood vessels, reducing blood lipids, delaying aging, anti-cancer and anti-cancer. Cherry can also relieve the discomfort of computer workers.
Note: because there is a certain amount of cyanogen glycoside in cherry, if you eat too much, it will cause iron poisoning or cyanide poisoning. Therefore, it is not suitable to eat too much at one time, and sugarcane juice can be used to clear away heat and detoxify mild discomfort.
2. Bayberry
Myrica rubra has the effects of promoting body fluid, relieving thirst, invigorating the spleen and appetizing the stomach. If you eat more, it will not only have no harm to the spleen and stomach, but also have the effects of detoxification and cold dispelling. Myrica rubra contains a variety of organic acids, vitamin C content is also very rich, not only can directly participate in the metabolism of sugar and redox process in vivo, enhance the permeability of capillaries, but also has the effect of reducing blood lipid and preventing the formation of cancer cells in vivo. The fruit acid can not only appetizer, promote the growth of body fluid, relieve summer heat, but also prevent the transformation of sugar into fat, which is helpful to lose weight. Myrica rubra has inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli, dysentery bacteria and other bacteria. It can treat diarrhea and abdominal pain, and has good effect on those who have more than diarrhea. Waxberry contains vitamin C and B, which have a positive effect on cancer prevention and anti-cancer. The cyanamide and fatty oil contained in the fruit kernel of Myrica rubra can also inhibit cancer cells.
Red bayberry soaked in white wine, in midsummer, will feel relaxed and refreshing when eating, and relieve the heat and tiredness. Diarrhea, take the Yangmei boil thick soup to drink can stop the discharge, has the astringent effect. Myrica rubra has many medical functions such as digestion, dehumidification, summer heat relief, promoting body fluid and cough, helping digestion, resisting cold, relieving diarrhea, diuresis, preventing and treating cholera, etc. it is known as "agate in fruit".
Note: the waxberry is warm, toothache, too much stomach acid, people who are on fire should not eat more. Bayberry can stimulate gastric mucosa to a certain extent, so ulcer patients should be careful to eat, and people with high blood sugar should not.
3. Peaches
In summer fruit, peach is a fruit with high nutritional value. Peach is rich in many kinds of vitamins, minerals and acid, in addition to some sugar, pectin and a small amount of protein. The iron content of peach is relatively high. Iron is the main raw material of human hematopoiesis, which is helpful to prevent and treat anemia. In addition, because peach is rich in pectin, regular consumption can prevent constipation. Therefore, eating peach can not only relieve constipation, but also delay aging, improve immunity and promote appetite. It can be called the peach of health fruit and health preservation.
Peach pulp is rich in protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B, vitamin C and a large amount of water. It can play a health care role in nourishing Yin, promoting fluid production, nourishing qi and moistening lung in the occurrence of dry cough, hemoptysis, chronic fever and night sweat in chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, atelectasis, silicosis and tuberculosis. Peach has the functions of nourishing qi and blood, nourishing yin and promoting body fluid. It can be used for those with deficiency of Qi and blood, sallow complexion, shortness of breath and palpitation after serious illness. Peach has a high iron content and is an ideal supplementary food for iron deficiency anemia patients. Peach contains more potassium and less sodium, which is suitable for patients with edema. Taoren has the functions of promoting blood circulation and removing stasis, moistening intestines and defecating, which can be used for the auxiliary treatment of amenorrhea, bruise and other injuries. Peach kernel extract has anticoagulant effect and can inhibit cough center and stop cough. At the same time, it can reduce blood pressure, and can be used for the auxiliary treatment of hypertension patients.
Note: first, immature peaches can't be eaten, or they will distend or get boils and carbuncle; second, even mature peaches can't eat too much, too much will make people hot; third, rotten peaches can't be eaten; fourth, peaches should not be eaten with turtle; fifth, diabetes patients should eat less peaches when their blood sugar is too high.
4. Plums
Plums can promote the secretion of gastric acid and digestive enzymes, and increase gastrointestinal peristalsis. Therefore, eating plums can promote digestion, increase appetite, and is a good diet for those who are short of gastric acid, full after eating, and defecate; fresh plums contain many kinds of amino acids, such as glutamine, serine, amino acids, proline, etc., raw food is helpful for the treatment of ascites due to cirrhosis; it can reduce blood pressure, guide diarrhea, and prevent diarrhea Cough: apricot kernel contains amygdalin and a large amount of fat oil. Pharmacology has proved that it has a significant effect of promoting water and blood pressure, accelerating intestinal peristalsis, promoting dry stool discharge, and also has the effect of relieving cough and eliminating phlegm. According to compendium of Materia Medica, plum blossom and facial fat have a very good cosmetic effect, which can be & lsquo; 'removing powder, dregs, blackness' and' making facial luster ', which are good for Sweat spots and black spots on the face are effective.
Note: Plum contains high content of fruit acid. If you eat it more, it will hurt the spleen and stomach. If you eat it too much, it will cause stomach pain. If you eat it too much, you should not take it for patients with ulcerative disease, acute or chronic gastroenteritis. Plums are eaten with honey, bird, chicken, egg, duck and duck egg, but not with elk meat.
5. Watermelon
Watermelon can clear away heat and heat, eliminate boredom and thirst. Watermelon contains a lot of water. When you have a fever, thirst, sweat and fidgety due to acute fever, eat a piece of watermelon that is sweet, Sandy and full of water, and your symptoms will improve immediately. The sugar and salt contained in watermelon can diuresis and eliminate kidney inflammation. Protease can transform insoluble protein into soluble protein, and increase the nutrition of nephritis patients. Watermelon also contains substances that can reduce blood pressure. After eating watermelon, the urine volume will increase significantly, which can reduce the content of bile pigment, and make the stool unobstructed, which has a certain effect on the treatment of jaundice. Fresh watermelon juice and fresh melon skin increase skin elasticity, make people younger, reduce wrinkles and add luster.
Note: watermelon is the most natural drink, rich in nutrition and good for human body. However, although there are many advantages of watermelon, side effects of large amount or long-term eating should not be ignored.
6. Lemon
It is the pursuit of most women to eat healthy and beauty in summer. Lemon rich in vitamins, minerals, citric acid and fiber is the holy choice of summer beauty. Lemon peel is rich in aromatic volatile components, which can promote body fluid, relieve heat, appetizer and refresh spleen. In summer, the heat and humidity are heavier, many people are tired and tired, and their appetite is often poor after working or studying for a long time. Drinking a glass of lemon water, the fresh and sour taste makes people feel refreshed and open their appetite. Sour food can increase the acidity of gastric juice, invigorate the spleen and appetizer, and help sterilization and digestion.
Note: drink proper amount of lemonade, not more than 1000 ml per day. In addition, avoid eating lemon and lemon drinks on an empty stomach.
7. Carambola
Carambola taste sweet and sour, sweet and dregs free, taste delicious, but also can produce saliva and quench thirst, is the best food to supplement water and eliminate fatigue in summer. Carambola is rich in carbohydrates, vitamin C and organic acids, and the fruit juice is abundant. It can quickly replenish the body's water, promote the body fluid to quench thirst, and make the heat or alcohol poison in the body discharge out of the body with urination, so as to eliminate fatigue. Juice contains a lot of oxalic acid, citric acid, malic acid, etc., which can improve the acidity of gastric juice and promote the digestion of food. Carambola contains a large number of volatile components, carotene compounds, sugars, organic acids and vitamins B, C, etc., which can eliminate throat inflammation and oral ulcer, and prevent wind fire toothache.
Note: carambola cold, where the spleen and stomach deficiency cold or diarrhea people should eat less.
8. Loquat
The fruit loquat in summer not only has sweet taste and rich nutrition, but also helps to treat diseases. It is a good product for summer health care. Loquat fruit can help suppress influenza virus and prevent influenza in summer. The organic acids contained in loquat can stimulate the secretion of digestive gland, and play a considerable role in improving appetite, helping digestion and absorption, and relieving thirst and heatstroke. Loquat is rich in vitamin B, which can protect vision and keep skin