Dried black plum, called prunes. In China, plum is considered a symbol of longevity and happiness in marriage. For drying, fleshy, ripe fruits are used, from which the bone is easily separated, having not less than 10% of sugars. The best for drying is draining a Hungarian. First the fruits are blanched, cooled with running water, then dried in steam dryers. To work the gastrointestinal tract and regulate metabolism is very useful prunes, because of the abundance of ballast substances in it. Prunes are also rich in vitamins - E and Group B.
Recent research has shown that prunes help with cardiovascular disease, in the early stages. It acts twice as efficiently as other natural remedies. Prunes remarkably normalize the pressure. It perfectly absorbs a complex of free radicals, the presence of which is associated with the onset of cancer and the destruction of muscle tissue. It is rich in potassium, which is necessary for the full nutrition of cells, as well as to improve efficiency, normal functioning of the kidneys, to maintain the water-salt balance.
Prunes possess excellent antibacterial properties, not inferior to medical preparations. It, for a long time, is used for meat disinfection. Its extract, added to mince, reduces the growth of many bacteria, such as, staphylococcus, salmonella, E. coli.
The most common we have orange dried fruits, is dried apricots. There are several apricot dried fruits - dried apricots, apricots, kaisas. Dried halves of apricots, without seeds, are called dried apricots. A single, dried apricot, without a stone, is a kaisa. In dried apricots and kaise, there are many more minerals, as well as iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, than in fresh peaches and apricots. Vitamin in them is relatively small. They are rich in pectic substances and organic acids. These dried fruits have such sugars as, sucrose, fructose and glucose.
These dried fruits are recommended for weakened eyesight, anemia, heart disease, as a general restorative. Promote the cleansing of the intestines and vegetable fibers, which are contained in dried apricots. A greater predominance of potassium salts over sodium salts is due to the dietary properties of dried apricots. In the treatment of certain forms of anemia, and hypertensive disease, dried apricots include, to great advantage, the so-called magnesium diets.
Dried apricot with a bone - this is apricot. The most ecological is the drying technology of dried apricots. Kaisu and dried apricots are dried in special devices, often to impart a presentation, processed by chemical means. The dried apricots are dried directly on the branches of the trees, leaving "ripening" to complete dehydration. This dried fruit in Central Asia is considered a divine gift. If every morning to drink an infusion of wild apricots, according to the elders, then you can live up to 100-120 years.
According to physicians, the apricot eliminates obstruction of vessels, and softens solid tumors. Its acidic varieties can save from colds, from chronic migraines. Sweet varieties are good for treating nervous disorders. The presence of iodine in these fruits helps in the prevention of endocrine diseases.
Ancient doctors appreciated the quality of raisins. The substances contained in it help to strengthen the lungs, nervous system, heart, and also are a soothing agent. Not all kinds of grapes are good raisins. Kishmish is a boneless raisin, obtained from grapes without pits. Raisins, which are obtained from large, ripe and sweet grape grains called Munnakua. In the markets it is also called "Sultan", "Tsarist", etc. There are many useful mineral salts, vitamins and organic acids in the rush of kishmish. In the costume with bones, there are even more different useful substances that have medicinal properties. It is believed that raisins of dark color are more valuable than white, and raisins of pink shade occupy an intermediate place. The raisins of Munnakua have an exceptionally sweet taste. It is recommended as a remedy for fever, with constipation, with poor digestion. It also has a positive effect on bronchitis, colitis, heart and kidney disease, anemia, general weakness of the body.
The costume contains, in large quantities, fructose and glucose. Their number in the suit is 8 times more than in the grapes. The suit also contains such substances useful for our body as: potassium, magnesium and manganese, cobalt and nickel, calcium, phosphorus and iron. It contains protein, niacin, thiamine, fat, carbohydrates, and also it can boast of a large amount of boron, which prevents the development of osteoporosis.
According to scientists, in the suit there are substances that stop the growth of bacteria, because of which there is caries and various diseases of the gums. In the suit there are 5 plant antioxidants. One of them is oleanolic acid, which suppresses the growth of bacteria, and prevents them from destroying the enamel.
In the opinion of nutritionists, the dried fruits contain substances, respectively, in a higher quantity than in fresh fruits. Therefore, they are referred to the category of concentrated products, and they should not be consumed in large quantities.
How to choose the right dried fruits
How to choose those or other dried fruits in our market? When choosing dried fruits - raisins, dried apricots, prunes - you need to keep in mind the following facts. Often, white raisins are treated with sulfurous anhydride to preserve the color of the product. Before eating, such a product should be thoroughly rinsed, then hold in hot water for 10 minutes, then rinse again. If the dried fruits are very dirty, then rinse them, dip them into sour milk, to kill the bacteria. When buying raisins, rub, between the fingers, the flesh of the fruit, to see the larvae of the insects, if they are.
When choosing dried apricots, do not buy it too orange, as this indicates the addition of chemicals when drying the fruit, to preserve the presentation. All the light fruits dry a little when drying. The conditions of manufacture or storage were violated if the dried apricot is strongly overdried, and the wine taste is present with insufficient quality processing of the product. If the dried apricots are dark spots, then this is not a disease, but sunburn caused by water droplets.
Prunes, which has a brownish-coffee tint, is not rich in its nutritional qualities and has a bitter taste. This product was pre-scalded with boiling water, for disinfection and for better storage. A good prune has a rich sweet taste with a light "sourness" and has no sharp "incomprehensible" smells. He has an even black color, with a slight luster. If the prunes are too glossy, then it was processed (most often by glycerin) to make a presentation.