Winter melon is mainly produced in the summer, named winter melon because when the melon is ripe, there is a layer of white powder on the surface, as if it is the white frost that is formed in winter, which is also the reason why winter melon is also called white melon. Winter melon contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can reduce cholesterol in the human body, but also lower blood lipids and prevent atherosclerosis. The crude fiber in winter melon can also stimulate intestinal peristalsis and excrete the carcinogens accumulated in the intestine as soon as possible, so it is very good to say that winter melon is very good
Winter melon, the fruit is round, flat or oblong, the size of the causal species is different, small weight of several kilograms, large kilograms of; the skin is green, most varieties of mature fruit surface has white powder; the flesh is thick, white, vegetable pine juicy, light taste, tender melon or old melon can be eaten. The quality of winter melon, in addition to the early harvest of young melon requirements of tender, the general late harvest of old winter melon is required: fully developed, old ripe, fleshy firm, thick flesh, small ventricles; skin color green, with white frost, correct shape, no spots and trauma on the epidermis, the skin is not soft, not rotten.
Nutritional value of winter melon
1. Winter melon contains more Vc, and the potassium content is high and the sodium salt content is low.
2. The propanolic acid contained in winter melon can effectively inhibit the conversion of sugars into fats.
3. Winter melon juice and winter melon extract can increase the amount of animal urination, reduce the degree of kidney disease lesions caused by mercury, and have the effect of significantly reducing serum myolyxic content. Histopathology shows that total acid (high dose) and cucurbitamin have obvious protective and blocking effects on kidney damage caused by mercury rise.
The dietary fiber content of winter melon is as high as 0.7% and has the effect of improving blood sugar levels, lowering cholesterol in the body, lowering blood lipids, and preventing arteriosclerosis. Winter melon contains propanolic acid, which controls the conversion of sugars into fat in the body, prevents fat accumulation, prevents high blood pressure, and has a good effect on weight loss.
In the hot summer, some winter melon strips were pickled with mulberry sauce made a few days ago, and put them in the refrigerator to eat and take as they wanted, which was refreshing and cool.
Gourmet ingredients: 500 grams of winter melon, 50 grams of mulberry sauce
Gastronomic Production:'
1. Peel and cut the winter melon into strips first;
2. Boil the pot with boiling water and heat the cut winter melon strips;
3, about five minutes or so to cook the winter melon strips until they are thorough, then fish out and put them in cold water to cool;
4. Control the water of the cool winter melon strips, add mulberry sauce and mix well;
5. Marinate for 5 minutes before serving.
Happiness tips: 1, winter melon as far as possible to choose cooked thoroughly, the hot process must be the winter melon strips cooked thoroughly, the taste will be better. 2, mulberry sauce after adding mixed evenly to make it evenly flavored, you can also add an appropriate amount of olive oil taste will be better.