The most simple and convenient way to eat fruit wax apple is to clean it and eat it directly. This kind of fruit has high moisture content and unique aroma. So can the seeds in the mist lotus be eaten? How to choose the best one to eat?
Is the seed inside lotus mist edible
Lotus seeds are edible.
The breeding period of wax apple is usually from May to July every year (under natural conditions, because of the artificial intervention of wax apple, there are many results, which can blossom and bear fruit at any time). During this period, wax apple will grow seeds, and other non breeding time will not grow seeds.
During the breeding period, in order to make the fruit look good, farmers will spray at least four times the flower hormone (you can think of the flower hormone as the plant's abortion drug) to inhibit the growth of seeds. The amount and frequency of spraying flower hormone determine the number of seeds in the wax apple (usually 6-8 seeds when there is more, and 1-2 seeds when there is less).
How to choose delicious lotus wax
1. In terms of size
Generally, a few grains per kilogram is the standard, a kilogram less than 4 grains is the top grade, a kilogram with 4-5 grains is the middle grade, a kilogram with 5-6 grains is the middle grade, a kilogram with 6-7 grains is the inferior grade, and a kilogram more than 7 grains is the inferior grade.
2. In terms of sweetness
The general consumers can only distinguish the sweetness by subjective tongue & prime;, and the sweetness varies from person to person. Generally, the Brix 0-32% is used to measure the sweetness, which is extremely sweet above 15 degrees, very sweet at 12-15 degrees, 10-12 degrees, slightly sweet at 8-10 degrees, and not sweet below 8 degrees.
3. In terms of meat quality
The thicker the flesh, the less the quality of the sponge (that is, the middle sponge shape), which means the better the quality.
4. In terms of color
The color of the wax apple is not absolutely related to the taste of the wax apple, and it changes with the seasons. Generally, the color of the wax apple is the darkest in winter (sometimes dark purple). As the climate gradually turns hot, the color of the wax apple becomes lighter. Generally, the closer the color of wax apple in winter is to purple, the more mature it is, and the higher the sugar content is. The brighter the surface is, the higher the quality is. The brightness of the skin is also related to the thickness of the meat. The brighter the skin is, the thicker the meat is. However, if the degree of maturity is too high, it is not limited to this. Because the degree of maturity is too high, the brightness of the skin is lighter, but the taste is not affected. Another special case is that too much sunlight will destroy its pigment and turn white. If it is ripe enough, it will turn milky yellow. Although its color is not beautiful, it is also delicious.
What nutritional value does wax apple have
1. Wax apple is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, boron, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, molybdenum and other trace elements. Wax apple has a high moisture content, which is good for skin.
2. Wax apple is a kind of alkalescent fruit. If you eat it often, it can adjust the pH of our gastrointestinal tract.
3. Wax apple is a natural antipyretic with special fragrance. Because it contains a lot of water, it has the functions of antipyretic, diuretic, tranquilizing and tranquilizing.
4. When children have indigestion, they can use lotus wax with salt to help digestion. Adults can also eat it well, which can produce body fluid and quench thirst.
5. Lotus root is mainly used for dysuria and itchy skin.