How to eat feijoa: with or without peel, the benefits and harms of the berry. Moisturizing mask for dry and sensitive skin

Feijoa (another name for Akka Sellova) is an evergreen subtropical tree with edible sweet fruits.

Homeland - Brazil. The plant got its name in honor of the famous Brazilian breeder director of the Museum of Natural History - Joanie de Silva Feijo.

The modern habitat of cultivated species of Feijoa:

• Azerbaijan, Sicily, New Zealand, Abkhazia.

On the territory of Russia, a fruit tree is grown in Dagestan and some regions of the Krasnodar Territory.

Unfortunately, feijoa is not a frequent guest on our table. And in vain, because it looks plain green fruit with the fragrant smell of strawberries, kiwi and pineapple, it has not only excellent taste, but also a lot of healing properties.

The benefits and harms of feijoa are due to its chemical composition.

100 g of ripe fruits contains:

• 0.6 fat,
• 1 g proteins
• 13 g carbs
• 0.1 g unsaturated fat,
• 0.3 g of unsaturated fatty acids,
• 8 g sugars
• 6 g of dietary fiber.

Everything else falls on minerals and vitamins:

• potassium 172 mg, iron 0.1 mg, phosphorus 20 mg,
• zinc 0.04 mg, sodium 30 mg, copper 55 mcg,
• magnesium 9 mg, manganese 0.085 mg, calcium 17 mg,
• (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9) 0.4 mg,
• vitamin C 32.9 mg, vitamin PP 0.289 mg.

Feijoa is unique in that it contains instant iodine compounds, the proportion of which in 100 g of the product reaches 0.5 mg.

The proportion of acids in feijoa is 1.8-2.8% of the total weight of the fetus. Moreover, as the fruit ripens, the amount of acids only increases.

Feijoa contains 5 essential amino acids:

• tyrosine, asparagine, alanine, arginine, glutamine.

Pectins account for 2.5-3%, and phenolic compounds (tannin, catechins, leukoanthocyanins) 0.4-0.8% of the total weight of the fruit.

Most of the phenolic compounds are found in the skin of the fruit. It is these substances that give feijoa astringent taste.

The nutritional value of feijoa per 100 g of product is 55 kcal.

Benefit for health

Due to the large amount of vitamins, macro- and microelements, feijoa is recommended to be consumed during beriberi.

Surprisingly, the fruit ripening period falls at the end of autumn - the beginning of winter. It was at this time that our body, after a summer abundance of fruits and vegetables, for the first time feels a lack of vitamins and minerals. minerals. So feijoa will come in handy.

The main benefit of feijoa is that its pulp contains easily digestible iodine, the proportion of which is so high that the fleshy berry is not inferior in value to seafood.

This means that the green fruits of Akka Sellova can be used to treat all kinds of endocrine diseases.

However, not all types of feijoa contain right amount iodine. For example, only traces of iodine are present in the feijoa from Batumi. Use these fruits for treatment thyroid gland meaningless.

Thanks to vitamin C, which is an excellent antioxidant, feijoa is used in the fight against diseases of the cardiovascular system, atherosclerosis, hypertension, SARS, influenza, tonsillitis.

It has been scientifically proven that feijoa has immunomodulatory properties, so it is useful to eat it during exacerbations of seasonal colds, after serious illnesses and in the postoperative period.

In areas where Akka Sellova grows, not only fruits are used for medicinal purposes, but also the beneficial properties of feijoa leaves, which contain a large number of essential oils. It is the volatile esters that give the leaves the aroma of myrtle. Feijoa leaves are dried and made into delicious teas in winter.

Nutritionists recommend eating feijoa during therapeutic diet in case of malfunctions digestive system, as well as diseases of the stomach (for example, with hypoacid gastritis), intestines, liver, pancreas, etc.

Decoctions and infusions of feijoa are often used to treat pyelonephritis of various etiologies.

I wonder what's in the feijoa peel useful substances contains more than the pulp. Of course, the astringent peel greatly reduces taste qualities feijoa if you eat the whole fruit. But such a berry will be more useful. Although you can do otherwise. It is enough to cut the peel and dry it, and then add it to tea.

Another wonderful beneficial property of the feijoa fruit is its anti-cancer effect. Regular use of feijoa significantly reduces the risk of developing cancer. And with existing cancer, it allows you to achieve stable remission. Of course, one cannot be fanatical about this fruit, because feijoa is only an addition to the main treatment.

Thanks to essential oils, antioxidants and other substances, feijoa has a negative effect on pathogenic microorganisms and has a powerful antifungal and antibacterial effect.

So, decoctions from the bark, leaves and fruits can be used as an antiseptic disinfectant. They can treat deep wounds, ulcers, abrasions, cuts, rinse oral cavity with bleeding gums, relieve toothache.

Feijoa does not cause allergic reactions.

The benefits of feijoa in cosmetology

Thanks to the antioxidants that Akki Sellova fruit is rich in, feijoa is often used for cosmetic purposes.

Feijoa-based masks have a beneficial effect on the skin - they relieve inflammation, make it softer, give elasticity and generally improve blood circulation and the appearance of the face. Feijoa decoctions, as well as fruit masks, can be used to treat rosacea, acne, age spots.

To achieve rejuvenation and freshness of the skin, you can prepare a healing mask from feijoa.

Required components:

• 1 st. a spoonful of olive oil
• half ripe fruit feijoa,
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons of low-fat cottage cheese,
• 1 yolk.

Grate feijoa or puree in a blender. Mix with the rest of the ingredients. Apply the mask on the skin of the face and neck. Wash off with warm water after 20 minutes.

How to eat feijoa

Only ripe feijoa has excellent taste. However, it is not always possible to acquire ripe fruits. The fact is that feijoa is harvested in an unripe form due to the fact that the fruits are perishable products.

If the feijoa is hard and not very pleasant in taste, then the berry is simply not ripe. In this case, the fruits need to lie down for several days. Ripe feijoa It has a watery, jelly-like flesh and a thin skin.

Many people prefer to eat feijoa like kiwi, that is, cut off the thick skin and cut the flesh into pieces.

However, ripe fruits can also be eaten with a peel, especially since the main share of feijoa's useful substances is concentrated in it.

In cooking, feijoa is added to salads, main courses, snacks, used to make sauces.

How to store

Unlike apples, pears, plums, and other berries and fruits, feijoa has a fairly short shelf life. Ripe fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Most the right way always enjoy delicious fruits - buy feijoa 1-2 kg.

From feijoa fruits you can make a wonderful dessert that can be stored all winter. It prepares very quickly:

Pass the feijoa through a meat grinder and combine with the same amount of sugar. Store dessert in the refrigerator. Thus, you will not only be able to extend the shelf life of feijoa, but also retain all the beneficial substances of the exotic berry.

Medicinal use

Take twice a day to fight goiter medicinal tea based on feijoa leaves. Pour a tablespoon of feijoa leaves with a glass of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. If you add a spoonful of honey to such a drink, then tea can also be used to treat nephritis.

IN preventive purposes against hypothyroidism, regularly consume feijoa puree:

• Grind a few fruits in a blender and mix with sugar.
• Store the finished product in the refrigerator.
• Eat according to Art. spoon before every meal.

With jaundice, it is good to drink freshly brewed tea from feijoa flowers and leaves.

Sweet tooth must love it medicinal jam from feijoa:

• Take 0.5 kg of feijoa fruit, 1 orange, 1 kg of sugar.
• Boil the berries for 10 minutes in a small amount of water, then discard and cover with sugar. Squeeze juice from an orange.
• Next, transfer the feijoa to a saucepan, add the juice and boil until thick.

The benefits of feijoa jam is that this dessert not only retains many useful substances, but is also a medicine for atherosclerosis.

Harm and possible contraindications

Ripe feijoa does not harm the human body. However, more often you can buy unripe berries.

Don't rush to eat exotic fruit and let it lie down for a few days at room temperature.

Unripe feijoa can adversely affect the digestive system and even cause poisoning. To speed up the ripening of berries, hold them next to bananas for several days.

Because of great content iodine, feijoa is contraindicated in hyperthyroidism, because an excess amount of iodine is also detrimental to the body, as its deficiency.

Feijoa should be used with caution in diabetes mellitus, as the exotic berry contains a large amount of sugars. In this regard, it is better to consult with your doctor.

It is not recommended to mix feijoa with milk or drink dairy products. The fact is that pectins, which are rich in feijoa, do not combine well with milk. Feijoa with milk can negatively affect the digestive system.

Despite the fact that feijoa rarely causes allergic reactions, it is not recommended to give it to children under one year old, since babies do not yet have enough enzymes in their bodies to absorb exotic fruits well.

Pregnant and lactating women are advised to consume feijoa only in minimal amounts. It's all about iodine. It's no secret that all pregnant women and nursing mothers are prescribed drugs with a high content of iodine. Eaten feijoa can cause an overdose of iodine, which will adversely affect the health of the mother and child.

Today, on the shelves of shops you can buy all kinds of fruits. Among the wide variety of domestic varieties, there are also overseas fruits, the existence of which even a dozen years ago no average inhabitant of our country had any idea.

Feijoa is one such miracle. Dark green, soft fruits with a transparent, sweet and sour pulp are valued for their aroma and taste, but few people know that they have a lot of useful properties.

Today, feijoa is a fairly common plant. This evergreen shrub with a spreading crown is native to the tropics. It was opened to the world by a botanist from Brazil, Joao da Silva Feijo. In honor of which the plant was named. It came from South America to France in 1890, from where it spread to Transcaucasia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Crimea, and Georgia.

The bush blooms in late June-early July, and the berries are plucked in October or November. The fruits grow quite densely, up to 30 kg of crop can be harvested from one bush. They have a greenish-yellowish color, multi-seeded, about 7 cm in size.

When ripe, their pulp is transparent with small oval-shaped seeds, has sweet and sour taste. Harvest green fruit. They ripen during transportation, but at the same time they do not lose their useful properties.

Most of all, these berries contain organic acids, iodine and sugars. In addition, more than 90 types of various substances were found in the fruits.

In particular, feijoa contains (in 100 grams):

• Vitamin B1 - 0.01 mg;
• Vitamin B2 - 0.02 mg;
• Vitamin B3 - 0.23 mg;
• Vitamin B6 - 0.07 mg;
• Vitamin B9 - 23.0 mcg;
• Vitamin C - 32.9 mg;
• Vitamin E - 0.16 mg;
• Gamma-tocopherol - 0.03 mg;
• Vitamin PP - 0.46 mg;
• Vitamin K - 3.5 mcg;
• Biotin - 0.4 mcg;
• Beta-carotene - 2.0 mcg;
• Lutein + zeaxanthin - 27.0 mcg;
• Beta-cryptoxanthin - 3.0 mcg;
• Lycopene - 5.0 mcg;
• Potassium - 172.0 mg;
• Calcium - 17.0 mg;
• Silicon - 13.0-22.0 mg;
• Magnesium - 9.0 mg;
• Sodium - 3.0 mg;
• Sulfur - 5.0 mg;
• Phosphorus - 19.0 mg;
• Chlorine - 8.0 mg;
• Aluminum - 384.4 mcg;
• Boron - 32.9 mcg;
• Vanadium - 2.0 mcg;
• Iron −0.14 mg;
• Iodine - 20.0-35.0 mcg;
• Cobalt - 1.4 mcg;
• Lithium - 5.0 mcg;
• Manganese - 80 mcg;
• Copper - 40.0 µg;
• Molybdenum - 6.0 mcg;

Calorie content: 55 kcal per 100 g.

Medicinal properties of tropical berries

The healing qualities of feijoa are valued not only in folk, but also in scientific medicine. Since it contains iodine, it is very useful for thyroid diseases.

Thanks to pectin, vitamin C, fiber and sucrose, these fruits, as a dietary product, are recommended to those people who suffer from atherosclerosis, pyelonephritis, pathologies gastrointestinal tract.

Due to the presence of many essential oils, this berry is used to prevent various kinds viral infections.

In addition, the regular use of such fruits improves blood chemistry, reduces cholesterol, makes memory more reliable, strengthens the immune system, and fights cancer.

But not only the pulp has useful properties. Feijoa peel deserves special attention. It is very rich in antioxidants. Also healing qualities have the seeds of this berry. They are used for arterial diseases and depressive disorders.

IN traditional medicine feijoa is used to lower blood pressure, cure bronchitis, diarrhea, poisoning. In addition to berries, the leaves and bark of the shrub are used for medicinal purposes.

These parts of the plant have an antiseptic and disinfectant effect, so they are used to heal various kinds of wounds and ulcers. A decoction of feijoa leaves is used to rinse the mouth with toothache and bleeding gums.

In dermatology essential oil feijoa is used as an anti-inflammatory and antifungal agent.

Is it possible to feijoa during pregnancy? And other benefits for women

During the waiting period for the baby, you should carefully monitor the diet. The main condition daily menu should be a balanced, varied, healthy diet.

It is very useful during pregnancy. It is worth consuming the fruit only when it is fully ripe, becomes soft, and the pulp acquires a transparent structure. It is best for future mothers to eat berries in fresh.

The benefits of this fruit for pregnant women is that it contains:

• folates.

These substances are very important in the formation of blood cells. Its deficiency in the body of a pregnant woman can cause anemia and various congenital pathologies of the fetus.

• Fiber.

Feijoa is rich vegetable fibers. This item is especially important for women in position, since for 9 months and some time after childbirth, women often suffer from constipation.

This element plays a very significant role in the formation of the fetus in all living beings. Future mothers should definitely use products with such a substance. With regards to feijoa, it is very important to introduce this berry into the diet no later than 12 weeks, since it is at this time that the thyroid gland of the fetus begins to form.

• Vitamin C.

It is necessary for both the unborn baby and the pregnant woman. It strengthens and forms the immune system, thereby preventing the occurrence of diseases.

Although not everyone likes feijoa, it is still worth adding a couple of fruits to the diet during pregnancy. This will allow the future baby to develop normally, and will also have a good effect on the general condition of the mother.

But in this version there is one significant taboo. If a woman in position uses preparations containing iodine, feijoa is prohibited. Since too high a concentration of this element in the body is as dangerous as a lack.

The emerald fruit is recommended for women at any age, as its regular use in the diet can slow down aging. For men, the berry should be used as a prophylactic against urological diseases.

Daily consumption of these fruits can prevent inflammation of the prostate, that is, prevent impotence.

Is it good for children?

Feijoa should also be given to children. Especially it should be added to the diet during the onset of seasonal diseases. Due to the presence of a large number of vitamins and trace elements, the fruit helps to increase the body's resistance.

Berry helps to cope with food poisoning and disorders that are fairly common in children. Thanks to feijoa, the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines “calms down”, which allows you to normalize the condition of the child.

Contraindications and harm

Ripe feijoa does no harm human body. But in our latitudes, fruits can most often be purchased unripe. It is better not to eat such a fruit, but to let it lie down for several days.

The use of unripe berries may not have a good effect on the digestive tract. Since this product contains a large amount of iodine, it is not recommended to include it in the diet for hyperthyroidism.

Due to the high content of sugars, feijoa is not advised to eat for those who suffer from diabetes. In addition, when using this berry, you can not combine this berry with dairy products. This is because the fruit contains a lot of pectins. And mixing these elements with milk negatively affects the work of the digestive tract.

Although feijoa rarely causes allergies, it is not recommended to add it to the diet of infants under one year old. Small children in the body do not have enough enzymes to digest such fruits.

Feijoa Healing Recipes

It is always pleasant to treat with the help of this plant. Even kids love these recipes. For example, tea from the flowers and leaves of the shrub is good for jaundice, but at the same time it is very aromatic and has an unusual taste.

Feijoa with sugar

For the recipe you will need:

• 1 kg of feijoa fruit;
• 1 kg of sugar.

Berries should be washed, roots and inflorescences removed and ground. The peel can not be removed, since it contains no less useful substances than the pulp itself. The finished gruel is mixed with sugar, laid out in jars and stored in the refrigerator. Such jam retains all the vitamins and minerals of fresh fruits for a long time.

feijoa juice

A drink is prepared from fresh, ripe, fleshy fruits. He renders stronger healing effect than a berry.

Feijoa juice is used in such cases:

• For problems with the gastrointestinal system;
• With chronic gastritis with low acidity;
• With enteritis and colitis;
• As a general tonic for people in old age;
• As a prophylactic drug for gout, sclerosis, atherosclerosis, hearing loss and memory;
• With Graves' disease and pathology of the thyroid gland;
• With hormonal imbalance in the body;
• With kidney disease;
• With beriberi and mental stress.

Feijoa leaf infusion

For cooking you will need:

• 250 grams of boiling water;
• 1 st. l. crushed green leaves.

Leaves are poured hot water and insist about half an hour. This infusion should be consumed in the morning and evening. It helps to deal with goiter. And if you add honey to the drink - it will turn out good remedy from jade.

How to choose and store?

Buy ripe berry we can't. This is due to the properties of the product itself and the way it is transported.

When buying this exotic fruit attention should be paid to the following factors:

• If a ripe fruit is sold, it may already be spoiled in the middle.
• A damaged or spoiled peel speaks of a poor-quality fruit.
• The skin on feijoa should be smooth, have a rich green color.

Since emerald fruits come to us unripe, having bought a hard berry, we must put it in a dark place for ripening. It should become soft to the touch, while the pulp is somewhat reminiscent of jelly.

It should be stored in the refrigerator. But not for long, as it quickly deteriorates. The maximum period is 2 weeks. Therefore, for long-term storage fruits are best processed into fresh jam.

How to eat?

For fresh consumption, it is necessary to take a ripe fruit, which has a sweetish aroma and is not firm when pressed.

In a good berry, after cutting it, the flesh will be light, translucent, gelatinous. The white center indicates an unripe fruit, the brown one indicates an overripe one.

Many people use feijoa with the peel. But those who do not like the shell of the berry prefer to cut it in half and extract the contents with a spoon.

Feijoa is not a very popular berry in our country. This is due equally to the high price, rarity, and ignorance of its properties. Mostly given fruit consumed fresh, sometimes made healthy jam. Either way, this fruit is worth a try. After all, feijoa is always tasty and healthy.

Since in South America huge plantations are allocated for this plant, the berry, after ripening, is sent not only to local markets and bazaars, but also resold for export to other countries.

Feijoa is really very unique in its taste, each person can compare this delicacy with various fruits in the world, someone says that the taste of the fruit is similar to pineapple, while others say that the berry is very similar in taste to a ripe strawberry or kiwi. If you look at the berry closer, then it will look a bit like a kiwi, only there will be no villi on the surface of the fruit, and the size of the feijoa is much smaller than the kiwi fruit. Since the fruit is quite outlandish, many do not even know how to eat feijoa with or without peel, but the issue is quite relevant, it is worth considering the fruit in more detail.

The berries have a smooth and cool surface, the fruits themselves are very dense and elastic, the fruits look quite interesting, but many buyers are wondering how to eat with or without the peel, because the berry itself is not very large, and the peel seems too dense and inedible. Also, the fruit itself has a bright and rich green color even after ripening, ordinary person it will be extremely difficult to understand how well the fruit has ripened, but experts in their field can distinguish green feijoa from ripe in seconds. Therefore, it is worth giving some advice on how to choose the right ripe fruit.

Rules for choosing a juicy and ripe exotic fruit

Coming to the market or to the store, it is quite difficult to determine whether the fruit has fallen asleep, especially if the buyer sees such a fruit for the first time, as experts say, you need to know not only how to eat feijoa with or without peel, but also correctly determine the ripeness of the berry. If, after examining the delicacy, a glossy green peel is noticed on the surface, which does not even have slight wrinkles on the surface, then most likely such a fruit will not be ripe enough.

Also, ripeness is indicated by the density of the fruit, if the pulp is too dense and strong, then it is better not to purchase this delicacy, as it is not ripe enough. When cut in the fruit, the pulp may have a bright White color, this also indicates that the feijoa ripeness has not yet reached the required stage, such fruits are not juicy and not so tasty. Even if the fruits were still bought in an unripe form, it is enough to hold them on a fruit plate for three days, and then enjoy a fully ripe and juicy fruit.

When the berry is too soft to the touch, and small wrinkles and dark spots form on the surface, this may indicate that the berry is very overripe. Not infrequently, buyers are assured that dark spots are iodine protruding onto smooth skin, but this is completely wrong. If you cut the fruit, then its pulp will have dark color, which will say that the fruit is very overripe, and this will Negative influence feijoa taste.

It is not surprising that many people ask about how to eat feijoa with or without peel, but before that you should find out all the nuances of choosing a tasty and ripe berry. It is recommended to pay special attention to fruits with a bright green skin, while extra dark spots should not appear on the surface of the berry. The skin may have a slightly wrinkled appearance, and the fruit will feel slightly soft and pliable to the touch. To check the ripeness, you can also cut the fruit into two halves, its softness should be similar to tender and almost clear jelly, such fruits have the most juicy and sweet taste.

What can be prepared from tender fruit?

Like any other exotic fruit, feijoa has a very delicate softness, so the question often arises of how to eat feijoa with or without peel, but first let's say that such a fruit is consumed exclusively fresh, because after heat treatment the fruit completely loses its taste properties. If there is no desire to eat fresh fruit, then it is often added to various dishes.

It is worth saying that the berry can be combined not only with other fruits, because feijoa is also used to create salty salads, since the pulp of the fruit goes well with chicken tender meat, you can add a berry to any pork dish, and the fruit will also become great addition to the fish. All the same, most often this fruit is combined with bananas, pineapples, pears and oranges, kiwi and apple, and other types of juicy fruits, as well as fresh berries.

Some housewives were able to make excellent jam from this juicy fruit, but there is absolutely nothing to cook the fruit, just grind the pulp with sugar in a ratio of one to one. Some prefer to add a minimum amount granulated sugar, since when ripe, such fruits are already quite sweet and do not need additional sugar, especially in such an amount. You can store the finished treat in cold store, and if you eat three tablespoons of goodies every day, you can greatly strengthen the body's defenses. Not infrequently, such a fruit is used to improve the taste of biscuits, cakes, ice cream, yoghurts and soufflés.

How is this fruit used?

Many are interested in how to eat feijoa with or without peel, the video suggests that this fruit can be eaten in a peeled form or with a peel, as it is also edible. If the berry is ripe enough, then when cutting into a salad, the skin is not removed, but if the fruit is not ripe enough, then the skin will have an unpleasant tart taste, and this will spoil the taste of the salad or dish. If the hostess decides to delicious jam from fruits, then to speed up the process, you can use the berries along with the peel, they are sent to a blender and finely chopped to a puree state. When the fruits are used for yoghurts and puddings, the peel is removed from them, and only the tender and juicy pulp of the feijoa is used.

For those who want to try the fresh fruit just as a treat, the berries are cut into two parts, and then the pulp is taken out with a small spoon and eaten. Some simply bite off the top of the fruit, and squeeze the contents into their mouths.

This fruit is quite useful for the body, but if there is too much feijoa, then the level of iodine in the body will greatly increase, and this will negatively affect human health. It is recommended to eat several berries a day for those people who suffer from diseases of the stomach and intestines, and the fruits also help to normalize the metabolic process in the body. After eating the pulp, you should not throw away the peel from the fruit, because if you dry it and add it to tea when brewing, you can get an amazing aroma. ready drink. The benefits of the fruit are quite significant, and not only adults, but also small children like the taste of a ripe fruit.

These exotic berries from South America are slowly starting to gain space in European markets and Asian markets. Indeed, in the homeland of feijoa, entire plantations are occupied under it. And when harvesting, there is so much of it that it is enough to feed your people and send it for export.

Feijoa is a truly unique berry. No matter how many people try it, everyone finds similarities with different fruits. Some believe that it tastes like pineapple, others associate it with strawberries, and still others find something in common with kiwi. Apparently, because of the appearance, since feijoa really resembles kiwi, however, in a reduced form and without villi.

Feijoa has a smooth green rind, which makes many people skeptical when buying. Indeed, it is very difficult to determine appearance the ripeness of the berry, not knowing the characteristics of its growth and stages of ripening. But connoisseurs easily choose ripe feijoa among the mass of green fruits, and of different sizes.

How to choose the right feijoa

If the feijoa has a smooth green peel with a glossy surface that does not have wrinkles, and the berry itself is dense and strong, then such a fruit, apparently, has not yet matured enough. If you cut it in half, then inside will be white pulp, which occurs only in unripe fruits. Such feijoas are tasteless, and if a person tries an unripe fruit for the first time, he will decide that they are all with such a taste. But you should not immediately turn away from the stalls with unripe berries, because unripe feijoa ripen quickly enough and become ripe in 2-3 days.

And if the fruit is soft, but there are dark spots on the skin, then such a feijoa, most likely, has already overripe. Although some sellers, in order to sell the goods that have begun to deteriorate, claim that these spots are nothing more than iodine acting on the surface. Indeed, there is a lot of iodine in feijoa, and more than in seafood. But it has nothing to do with dark spots on the peel. If you cut such a fruit, then inside you can see a brownish pulp, which indicates that the feijoa is overripe, which means that its taste has deteriorated.

Ripe feijoa has a green peel, on which there are no spots, suspicious dents. The skin may be slightly wrinkled. The fruit itself will be soft to the touch. If you cut it, inside will be a jelly-like pulp, almost transparent. It is these feijoas that are the most delicious, sweet and fragrant. They must be eaten.

What is prepared from feijoa

Feijoa is a very delicate berry. It is not customary to subject it to heat treatment, so it is most often eaten fresh.

Feijoa is tasty on its own, but it can be added to salads. And not only in desserts, but also with white meat (chicken, pork) or boneless fish.

But still, most often they make feijoa fruit mixes with orange, pineapple, kiwi, apple or other fruits and berries. This fruit is combined with beets and carrots. Feijoa is delicious not only with fruits, but also with nuts.

Jam is made from feijoa, but it is not boiled, but ground with sugar in a ratio of 1: 1. Although some consider it unnecessary to add such an amount of sugar, because these berries are already sweet. This jam is stored in the refrigerator. If it is eaten one spoonful three times a day, then with this healthy treats immunity can be improved.

Feijoa is added to ice cream, puddings, biscuits, soufflés. These berries give baked goods and desserts a pleasant refreshing taste.

Many are concerned about the question: do i need to remove the skin with a berry or you can eat with it.

If feijoa is added to the salad, then it is cut into circles or cubes along with the peel. But this is the case if the berry is ripe, because the skin has a specific tart taste, especially in an unripe fruit.

For jam feijoa is ground together with the skin. And if the berries are added to pudding or ice cream, then the peel is usually removed.

If feijoa is served as a dessert independent dish , then it is cut in half and eaten with a spoon, scraping out the pulp.

Some simply bite on the top of the berry and suck the contents out of it. But this is considered not very good form.

Useful information

• Feijoa is a good prophylactic for atherosclerosis, thyroid problems, and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. This berry improves metabolism.
• If it is peeled, then the skin is not thrown away. The peel has a specific taste, but if dried, it can serve as an excellent flavoring agent when brewing tea.
• Despite the low calorie content, feijoa should not be carried away because of the large amount of iodine, the excess of which is just as harmful as its deficiency.
• Feijoa is not subject long storage, so they buy it in not large quantities. You can store this berry in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
• Despite its exotic origin, feijoa practically does not cause allergic reactions. Therefore, it can be given even to small children. Especially if you have digestive problems.

Feijoa - an unusual one that appeared on the shelves of our stores relatively recently. He not only has pleasant taste, but also contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals.

and how to use the fruit

Feijoa contains a large amount of pectin, fiber and vitamin C, which makes it incredibly beneficial for the gastrointestinal tract. The energy value fruit is small, so it can be included in the diet. Minerals and vitamins, which are also part of the berry, stimulate the immune system.

What are the beneficial properties of feijoa and how to eat fruits? This information is very useful for hypertensive patients, since the substances contained in the fruits reduce blood pressure and cleanse the blood of toxins and cholesterol, preventing the development of plaques on the walls of blood vessels and having a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart muscle. The fruit is widely used in cosmetology as one of the most effective anti-aging agents.

The peel of the fetus is no less beneficial - it contains almost as many vitamins as in the pulp itself. When answering the question of how to eat feijoa, it is worth noting right away that it is undesirable to eat the peel, but it can be used as an additive to tea, compotes or jam.

Despite the large number of useful properties, feijoa has certain contraindications. How to use this fruit and to whom it is contraindicated? First of all, because of too much sugar, it is not recommended to eat it for those who suffer. diabetes and obesity. With caution, it should be eaten by allergy sufferers: the berry practically does not cause allergic reactions, but it is worth being safe once again.

Feijoa Vitamins

Since the pulp of the fruit contains a large amount of vitamin C, it is recommended for low levels of hemoglobin in the blood and to support the immune system. A striking example of how to use feijoa for medicinal purposes is the use of fruit pulp in cosmetology and pharmacy: the oil obtained from the berries has an anti-inflammatory effect, and the extract increases the softness and elasticity of the skin, hiding various imperfections.

Feijoa is unique plant, the fruits of which contain a large amount of vitamins, folic acid and micronutrients. The whole complex of nutrients and nutrients has an incredible healing and strengthening effect on the human body. Conducted medical studies have proven that the reduction blood pressure, antibacterial properties and effectiveness against Escherichia coli and staphylococci - feijoa has all these beneficial properties. How to eat it correctly? You can ask your dietitian about this.

Feijoa: how to use in cooking

Despite the fact that this plant is exotic for our latitudes, its taste is familiar to many - strawberry-pineapple, with tart notes. Before talking about how to eat feijoa, it is worth noting that in culinary purposes the whole fruit is usually used. The peel is dried and added to teas, compotes, jams from other fruits. Feijoa can be consumed like a regular fruit - for this, it is cut and the pulp is carefully removed with a spoon.

The fruits of this plant are often used as ingredients in various salads with fruits, berries and vegetables. Sour cream and yogurt are ideal as dressings for such dishes. Berries are used in cooking not only fresh as a delicious fruit, but also as the main ingredient. various dishes- pastries, preserves, jams, salads, compotes, wines and tinctures.

The composition of feijoa includes rapidly digestible fats, so its fruits are classified as dietary products. It also applies to non-callers allergic reaction. However, it also has its limitations: it cannot be eaten by those who suffer from individual intolerance to feijoa. How to use it in this case, you can ask your doctor. It is possible that a small amount of pulp is still allowed.

Feijoa in folk medicine

Folk healers know well how to use feijoa. Often used as a treatment for thyroid disorders due to high content iodine in fruits. In diseases of this organ, it is advisable to eat 200-300 grams of pulp daily. It is worth remembering that in its raw form, the beneficial properties of feijoa are preserved for only one week. If you plan to harvest fruit in large quantities, then the berries are passed through a meat grinder and sprinkled with sugar. The mixture prepared in this way retains all the beneficial properties for a long time.

Maximum daily dose berry juice for an adult is one glass, for a child under 7 years old - 0.5 cups.
. It is advisable not to consume berries in large quantities during pregnancy and during an exacerbation of chronic diseases.

How to choose feijoa

When buying such an exotic fruit, you need to focus on the color of its peel and the hardness of the fruit itself. The berry should not be damaged, the skin should be even and smooth. The degree of ripeness is determined by the color of the pulp: mature fruit she is transparent.
stored fresh fruits an average of seven to fourteen days. For longer storage, preparations are usually made from fruits - jam, jams, compotes.

Feijoa with honey

It is useful to know how to consume feijoa with honey. This is not only a delicacy, but also a good one. medicine which strengthens the immune system and provides beneficial effect on the human body. Among other things, such a dessert is easy to prepare and will be very original and an unusual treat on the table.

Honey;
. feijoa;
. walnuts.

Feijoa fruits are thoroughly washed under cool water and dried. If desired, the skin can be removed from them, as it retains its tart taste even after heat treatment of the berries. The fruits are finely cut into several pieces and placed in a container, mixed with walnuts and honey. The resulting mixture is infused in the refrigerator for several hours, after which it is eaten.

Growing feijoa at home

Feijoa can be grown at home, despite the fact that it is an exotic plant. The main condition for its growth is competent care.

Feijoa loves moist bright places, but it does not tolerate direct sunlight. As the plant grows in size, it is transplanted into large pots. Feijoa will bring the first fruits after 4-5 years. Externally, the plant is very beautiful and compact, it will perfectly complement any room or office, regularly supplying tasty and healthy fruits.