MulberryAlso known as Dragon Plum, Zhu Hong.Mulberry fruits are brightly colored, juicy, sweet and sour, and are a refreshing summer treat.Its various nutrients can not only meet our daily needs, but also have great medicinal value.

Nutritional value of Mulberry

Mulberry is juicy and sweet and sour.Its unique nutritional components are irreplaceable by other fruits, and we can better absorb its nutrients by consuming it in moderation and appropriately.

1. Appetizer, saliva generation, and digestion.Mulberry has the functions of moistening saliva and relieving thirst, and opening the stomach.Eating mulberry not only does not damage the spleen and stomach, but also has the functions of detoxifying and cooling."Compendium of Materia Medica" records, "Mulberry can quench thirst, soothe the five internal organs, cleanse the intestines and stomach, and eliminate bad breath."Mulberry soaked in white wine, in the hottest summer, eating it will instantly feel refreshed and relieve heat.

2. Prevent diarrhea and inhibit bacteria.Mulberry has inhibitory effects onLarge intestineBacteria such as Escherichia coli and, and can treat diarrhea and abdominal pain, and has a good effect on those with persistent diarrhea.When diarrhea occurs, simply drink mulberry juice to stop the diarrhea, which has a constipating effect.

3. LowerBloodLipid, inhibit cancer cells.Mulberry contains various organic acids, and the content of Vitamin C is also very rich. It can directly participate in the metabolism and oxidation-reduction process of sugars in the body, enhance the permeability of capillaries, and also has the effect of lowering blood lipids and preventing the formation of cancer cells in the body.In addition, Vitamin C and B in mulberry have a positive effect on preventing and inhibiting cancer.Cyanamic acid and fatty oils contained in mulberry also have the function of inhibiting cancer cells.

4. Beauty and weight loss.Mulberry fruit flesh is rich in cellulose, mineral elements, vitamins, and a certain amount ofProteinQuality, fat, pectin, and 8 beneficial amino acids for the human body. The calcium, phosphorus, and iron content in its fruits is more than 10 times that of other fruits.The organic acids contained in it can not only appetizer, moisten saliva, and relieve heat, but also prevent the conversion of sugar in the body into fat, which helps in weight loss and beauty.

How to clean Mulberry

Mulberry fruits are brightly colored, juicy, and sweet and sour, so fruit flies like to lay eggs on them, and then they will gradually hatch into larvae. The unique structure of mulberry is also very suitable for small insects to hide in.Now, let's teach you some tricks to make the little insects automatically and voluntarily come out.

When you buy Mulberry, don't put it in the refrigerator, immediately soak it in salt water for 10-20 minutes. At this time, the insects will automatically come out.If you put it in the refrigerator first, the insects will freeze and cannot be soaked.After the small insects float out, drain them, then add a spoonful of baking soda, put the Mulberry in water and shake, the dirt will slowly wash out, drain and rinse again, and you can eat it with confidence.

Since Mulberry has no peel, it is difficult to preserve. If you buy a lot, you can't eat them all at once. What should you do?

You can put the Mulberry on a drying rack, divide the Mulberry into hollow small baskets, and put about 0. 5 kg in each basket. Place it in the refrigerator or a ventilated place.

You can also make Mulberry dried fruit. First, soak the Mulberry in salt for 15 minutes, then wash it with water.After washing, place the Mulberry on the drying rack and dry for about half a month. If the Mulberry is too sour, you can add a little grass fruit powder.After drying, you can eat it, and you can also store it in a sealed glass jar.

Various ways to enjoy Mulberry

Mulberry fruits are brightly colored, sweet and sour.There are many ways to eat it. Cooking various dishes with Mulberry not only looks attractive, but also tastes delicious.

Now, besides the original method of soaking in salt water,Some people also directly make Mulberry dried fruit for convenience. First, soak the Mulberry in salt water for 15 minutes, then wash it with water.

Now, I will introduce two ways to eat Mulberry specially.First, MulberryFruit jellyBoth adults and children love it.

Method:

1. Wash the Mulberry, add sugar and water to the pot, boil and extract the juice.2. Gelatin, soak in cold water for 3-5 minutes until softened.3. Place the softened gelatin in the Mulberry juice and stir until melted.

4. Pour into a mold, cool in the refrigerator, and solidify.

Another way is Mulberry wine. In the hot summer, drinking a cup of Mulberry wine can prevent heatstroke. Serving Mulberry wine with friends is also a great idea.

Ingredients: 350g Mulberry, 500g white wine, 100g sugar.

Method:

1. Soak the Mulberry in salt water for 15 minutes, then wash it with water.

2. Place the washed Mulberry on the drying rack to dry naturally.

3. Clean and thoroughly dry the wide mouth bottle for making Mulberry wine.

4. Layer the Mulberry and sugar, layer by layer, in the bottle. Finally, pour the white wine over the Mulberry.

5. Seal the bottle tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for 15-25 days.

6. After opening Mulberry wine, quickly separate the Mulberry and wine.

How to preserve Mulberry

Fresh Mulberry is not easy to preserve. If you leave it on the table after buying it, it will spoil in a few days.

Therefore, it is not easy to buy fresh Mulberry. So, how can we preserve fresh Mulberry?

The simplest way is to eat it.In addition to this seemingly unrefined way, can we find other better ways to preserve fresh Mulberry?1. The refrigerator is the best home for Mulberry.Mulberry can be stored in a refrigerator with a temperature of -18 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 85%-90%.

Although people are used to storing fruits by washing them first, Mulberry cannot be washed and stored.

2. You can also store Mulberry in the refrigerator.However, you need to thaw Mulberry when eating, because Mulberry is like a stone at this time.

3. If the refrigerator cannot protect Mulberry anymore.You can make Mulberry wine or juice.

4. You can also dry Mulberry directly. First, prepare a large plate, put salt andSugar

into it, put the Mulberry in and shake it continuously, then put the Mulberry in a bag and bury it in the soil, or seal it directly.After 20 days, the Mulberry can be taken out and dried in the sun.Can pregnant women eat Mulberry"Compendium of Materia Medica" records, "Mulberry can quench thirst, soothe the five internal organs, cleanse the intestines and stomach, and eliminate bad breath."

Its nutritional and medicinal value are very rich.

Mulberry has many benefits, so can pregnant women eat it?Mulberry contains grape sugar, fructose, etc.It is best for pregnant women to eat mulberry in moderation.

Pregnant women should also pay attention when eating Mulberry. Mulberry has a short season and is difficult to store, so pregnant women should pay attention to the freshness of Mulberry when buying.It is best to eat fresh Mulberry.But, it must be in moderation.

However, pregnant women with high blood sugar should preferably avoid eating plums, as plums are rich ingrapes,sugar, fructose, etc., which can cause blood sugar to rise.Pregnant women should also be careful when eating plums. The plum season is short and plums are easily spoiled, so pregnant women should pay attention to the freshness of the plums when purchasing them.It is essential to eat fresh plums, otherwise, it can cause diarrhea.

Since plums do not have a peel, fruit flies can easily lay eggs on them, which then hatch into larvae. Therefore, after buying plums, do not put them in the refrigerator immediately. Instead, soak them in salt water to kill the insects.If put in the refrigerator, the insects will freeze; even if soaked in salt water, they will not come out.

Tip: After eating plums, rinse your mouth or brush your teeth immediately to avoid damaging your teeth.