Quince: history
Historians consider the fruits of quince the same "golden apples" that grew in Eden on the tree of Prohibition. The mythology of the ancient Greeks also did not bypass the fruits of the quince side. It is believed that Aphrodite was given to Paris by a quince fruit. That is why the Greek goddess of love and her Roman copy of Venus were portrayed holding a quince fruit in her hand. Pompeian wall mosaic depicted a bear holding a quince fruit in its paw.
Aivu mentioned Plutarch. He considered the quince fruit, which young people should share on the day of marriage in the wedding chambers. In ancient Greece, locals threw quince fruit under the wheels of wedding chariots. The bride had to eat the quince fruit to refresh her breath before entering the conjugal bedroom. The general opinion is that the best fruits were brought from the city of the Greeks, which was called "Cydonia". It was located in the north of the Cretan island, now it is called Chania. Ivy fruits are grown here to this day.
The golden golden fruits were considered symbols of abundance and love during the Middle Ages. Then they were necessarily present at banquets devoted to marriages. Known at that time, the poet of Britain, E. Ler, who lived in Greece for a long time, also mentioned quince in his works (from his poems: "they had dinner ... with pieces of quince"). By the way, V. Shakespeare in the world-famous work called "A Midsummer Night's Dream" gave the peasant the name Queens (in English, "Quince" means nothing but "quince"). Now it is clear that quince fruits were known in Britain in the 17th century.
Aiva: useful properties
Ivy fruits are a wonderful dietary remedy. Quince does not contain cholesterol, sodium compounds, fats. It has a lot of fiber (natural dietary fiber) and copper. And now in order.
In quince a lot of fiber, it helps to digest food. That's why quince fruits are good as inclusions in the diet menu for those who want to lose extra pounds.
Quince contains a huge amount of antioxidants. They are able to fight free radicals. Ivy fruits reduce the risk of oncology. Antioxidant properties of quince surpass ascorbic acid in pure form. That's why it's not surprising that quince is quite effective in dealing with stressful situations. Quince can be eaten as a natural soothing.
Quince quite a rich set of antiviral properties, these fruits give excellent results during epidemics of influenza and ARI.
Japanese researchers from the University of Shinshu have proven that quince can improve the health of those with ulcerative stomach lesions.
If you regularly eat quince, you can significantly reduce the cholesterol level in our blood.
In the composition of quince a lot of potassium compounds, it is quite useful for those suffering from hypertensive jumps.
The chemical composition of quince is rich and vitamin C, which can reduce the risk of heart damage.
There are also quince fruit properties that have a diuretic, analeptic, astringent, antiseptic effects.
Quince fruits are useful to those who suffer from eye diseases and liver damage.
Quince is useful for those who developed liver failure, as well as people with tuberculosis, suffering from diarrhea, dysentery.
Ivovuyu pulp and juice can be used as an antiemetic.
Quince produces excellent juices, which are indispensable for sokoterapii. Ivy juice is indicated for vascular and cardiac diseases, anemia, digestive tract damage, asthma.
Quince and cooking
Aivu is widely used by culinary specialists from different countries. It is even in the composition of elite white wines: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc.
Quince is very fond of the British, it makes jams, jellies, which are absorbed in unlimited quantities. Inhabitants of the United States also like to feast on quince, where its popularity is rapidly gaining momentum. In San Francisco, even opened a restaurant with a name dedicated to quince.
The fruits of quince are mostly hard enough, they have a lot of bitter tan elements, so they do not consume raw quince, but in a baked form or in a stewed quince - quince is just a wonderful product. With long-term heat treatment, this Asian fruit acquires a red tint, it can vary from purple to pinkish. When heat treated, quince acquires a more sweet, rich taste.
Aivu as a jelly is used by Moroccans in the preparation of meat dishes. The Greeks and Portuguese are pleased to eat quince pastry, which has brown or dark orange hues.
The raw quince smells unusual, but, nevertheless, it's nice. Its aroma is similar to the smell of an immature pear, sour apple with elements of tree bark, autumn flowers and spices. Often the aroma of quince can be confused with the aroma of tropical fruits.
It should be remembered that before the use of quince you need to remove the seeds, because they contain a lot of amygdaline, which in the stomach is transformed into cyanide, which can easily lead to quite serious poisoning.
Choose and store quince
You need to choose dense, large fruit, the peel should be evenly colored, there should be no green spots on the surface. Do not take a quince with dents, because it can quickly deteriorate. It's better to take it home, putting it in a separate package, because quince is sensitive to bruises and shakes.
Top of the quince is covered with a gentle fluff. It can be removed very simply: washing a quince with a regular sponge.
Fruit can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. But they need to be wrapped in plastic wrap.
Quince and cosmetology
Quince fruits are often used in the production of funds for the fatty skin type, including lotions for the skin with an expanded type of pores. By the way, you can do this at home.
To do this, whisk the protein, drip a few drops of cologne, alcohol (camphor), add quince juice in the same proportions. Wet the cotton swab in the mixture and wipe the face. Such a procedure will smooth out the skin, and narrow the pores. You are provided with a fresh, even and beautiful complexion!