Loquat is a kind of fruit planted in the south of China. It has certain antitussive and expectorant effect, and also has rich drug value. People use loquat wine as health care product, what effect does loquat wine have? Let's get to know with Xiaobian.
1、 Overview of Loquat
Loquat originated in China, and has been cultivated for more than 2200 years. In Tang Dynasty, loquat was introduced into Japan. At present, loquat production in China accounts for about 70% of the world's total loquat production, and the cultivation area and yield account for the first place in the world. Among them, the output of Fujian loquat occupies the first place in the country. The current cultivation area is more than 40000 h ㎡, and the output is more than 200000 tons.
Loquat is one of the three famous fruits in Putian City. Putian is a famous loquat town in China, whose loquat output accounts for 40% of the country. 27% of the world's production area has reached 300000 Mu and the annual output is close to 100000 tons. Loquat production plays an important role in the whole province and even the whole country. Putian loquat is famous for its variety, large planting area and high quality. In 2002, it obtained the national "origin of loquat in China" mark certification, and some towns have obtained the "green food" certification.
2、 Nutrition and functional components of Loquat
According to nutrition experts, 100g fresh fruit contains 7g-12g sugar, 0.1g-0.5g fat, 0.4g-1.1g protein, 0.6g fruit acid, 0.8g crude fiber, 0.5g inorganic salt, including 22mg-54mg calcium, 28mg-32mg phosphorus, 0.3mg-0.4mg iron, 1.33mg-1.52mg carotene and c3mg vitamin. In addition, there are vitamin B1, riboflavin, pectin, tannin, potassium, sodium ions, etc., among which, the content of carotene is the third only after apricot and mango.
According to compendium of materia medica: 'loquat can moisten the five internal organs, dispel phlegm and cough, promote fluid production and moisten the lungs, clear away heat and strengthen the stomach'. Therefore, loquat fruit taste sweet and sour, cool, with Qingfei, Runfei, cough, and stomach, thirst, lower gas, anti vomiting, the main upper gas. The effect of nourishing the five internal organs. It can be used to treat cough, hematemesis, dryness and heat. It can also be used to assist the treatment of lung heat cough, deficiency heat pulmonary fistula, hemostasis and nausea.
Studies in the United States and Japan have shown that sorbitol is the main carbohydrate in loquat, which is converted into sucrose when the fruit is mature, and some glucose and fructose are also included. The fruit is rich in tannin and citric acid, the immature fruit contains tartaric acid, and the pulp contains 8 kinds of essential amino acids.
Loquat wine has a very rich effect, because loquat itself can be eaten directly. The liquor brewed from Loquat tastes sweet and delicious, and its alcohol content is not high. It is rich in nutrients and nutritional value, which can prevent the occurrence of bronchial diseases, asthma, tracheitis and other diseases.