Cleaning and consuming feijoa

Feijoa, she also has such names as Akka Sellova and Akka Feijoa, but they are used less often, grows on evergreen shrubs or low tropical trees, which are called Akka, belonging to the Myrtle family, in countries with tropical and less often subtropical climates. Feijoa is a berry, it is also believed that the fruit of this tropical tree is a fruit that was discovered for the first time in the 19th century by a researcher of the flora of Brazil.

feijoa fruit — Feijoa is exactly the kind of fruit that appears in stores in our country only at the beginning of October.

The popularity of this fruit is incredibly growing, before it was used exclusively for decorative purposes, now it is actively eaten, because it is not only tasty, but also very useful.

what does feijoa look like — Many do not even know how to eat feijoa correctly, what can be prepared from it and what useful qualities it has.

It is especially common not only in South America, but also in the USA, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France and many others. On the territory of Russia, feijoa can be found in the Caucasus, Sochi and Crimea.

useful properties of feijoa — The plant got its name from the discoverer of the botanist - Joanie da Silvo Feijo.

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Cleaning and consuming feijoa
Description of feijoa
Useful properties for the body
Do I need to peel feijoa before grinding, eating
Ways to use feijoa
VIDEO: How to eat feijoa correctly, benefits and combinations.

Cleaning and consuming feijoa

It is believed that everything can be eaten, both the peel and the pulp itself. Cleaning the feijoa does not require much effort, you just need to wash the fruit, cut it and remove all the pulp. Feijoa has seeds, but they are as small as in relation to kiwi, so you can eat with them, and they will not disturb the pleasure at all.

feijoa photo — It is worth noting that this fruit contains a huge amount of iodine.

Description of feijoa

Feijoa grows on a tropical spreading tree, which does not differ in its height. When blooming, pink-white flowers with many red stamens bloom on the tree.

feijoa tree — The feijoa fruit contains about 93 substances beneficial to humans.

Feijoa itself is a green oval-shaped fruit the size of a hen's egg; an orange or reddish tint may be present on the peel. The flesh of the feijoa is creamy, translucent in color, containing pale yellow small seeds. Feijoa is shown below in the photo.

feijoa what the photo looks like — This fruit is a real treasury of vitamins.

Although feijoa looks rather nondescript, it has a unique aroma and taste, which echoes notes of pineapple, strawberry and kiwi.

feijoa benefit — The fruits of the evergreen tree can reduce blood pressure and calm the heart.

Useful properties for the body

Feijoa differs in that it has many beneficial properties, which is why it is actively used in food.

feijoa in hand — Feijoa essential oil helps to eliminate skin problems. This substance has anti-inflammatory properties.

The benefits of the fruit lie primarily in the fact that it contains a large amount of iodine, which is so lacking in people from the northern regions, where there is little sun, and also:

useful substances and vitamins C, P and B9, B2, B1, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, manganese, potassium;
essential oils with anti-inflammatory effect;
in cosmetology and dermatology, feijoa extracts and oils are actively used, since masks and creams containing these components contribute to rejuvenation and help fight the capillary mesh on the face;
for psychological disorders associated with depression, it is recommended to use feijoa seeds in food;
endocrinologists noted the importance of eating, for those people who have problems with the thyroid gland;
if a man has problems with the prostate, then it will not be superfluous to include feijoa in his diet.

People who adhere to low-calorie diets need to eat feijoa, since it contains practically no fats, and the composition of the fruit will provide all the necessary elements for your body.

feijoa ripe — The feijoa fruit is used to prepare various sauces, salads, desserts, compotes, jams and preserves.

Do I need to peel feijoa before grinding, eating

One of the main questions that people face is "How to eat feijoa with peel or not?" Despite the fact that the taste of the fruit peel is quite specific, and may not be liked by some people, there is nothing harmful in it.

It is also endowed with its beneficial properties, it contains antioxidants that help slow down the aging process, lower cholesterol levels, prevent decreased vision and resist the development of some forms of cancer.

feijoa berry — The fruit retains its beneficial qualities only for a week.

Hence the conclusion: the question of the need for cleaning feijoa disappears, if the taste of the peel seems completely unbearable, then it is recommended to peel it, dry it, grind it in a blender and add tea, the taste of which it will not change, it will only add aroma.

feijoa tea — It is worth noting that the fruits of this plant will not only diversify your menu, but also become a table decoration.

Ways to use feijoa

How to eat feijoa correctly, because there are many ways to eat this fruit, consider the main ones:

You can truly enjoy the taste of feijoa only when you eat it raw, fresh, but this is not the only correct option;
There are many recipes for salads with fruit, it is recommended not to peel the feijoa from the peel when preparing salads, otherwise one pulp will not look very aesthetically pleasing;
Feijoa sauces diversify the usual meat dishes;
Feijoa can be used as a side dish for boiled vegetables or rice;
Drinks, namely lemonades with a fruit base, infusion of medicinal infusions and compotes on it, will have an unusual bright taste;
It is used in the preparation of desserts not only as fillings, but also for adding pulp to the dough for a more exotic taste, it is also added to ice cream. Feijoa makes delicious jams and preserves with or without added sugar;
If you bring feijoa to a puree-like consistency, then you can use it as a snack for tea.
Do not add feijoa to milk and milkshakes, as it can cause stomach upset.

Despite all its useful qualities, feijoa can be harmful to the body, it is not recommended for people to use it:

with an excess of iodine in the body;
in large numbers for those with diabetes mellitus;
for children under one year old, feijoa is poorly absorbed and can cause indigestion in a child;
with caution, eat pregnant women, a large amount of iodine contained in the composition may adversely affect the child's body, it is better to eat it at the twelfth week, when the baby has a thyroid gland, and when breastfeeding, any side effects may be caused. It is best to consult your doctor first.

feijoa is it possible for children — This fruit can be eaten raw. It is worth noting that not only the pulp is suitable for food, but also the peel.

Most often, unripe fruits of feijoa come to store shelves, this is due to the fact that a ripe berry does not withstand many kilometers of transportation, since the answer to the question of the correct use of feijoa is given exhaustive, it is possible to highlight the main aspects of how to choose the right feijoa:

It is not recommended to take overripe fruits;
The peel of the fruit should not be mechanically or otherwise damaged, this may affect the quality inside the containing one;
If you managed to find a ripe fruit, you should pay attention to the peel, it should be smooth, even green, if you press on the fruit, it is soft. If possible, cut, pay attention to the color of the pulp, as mentioned earlier, it should be creamy.

If there are no ripe fruits on the shelves, then you can buy those that are, taking into account the above rules, leave them at home for several days, and the feijoa will ripen by itself.