Arrowroot and Yingle fruit, two of the sweetest plants in the world, are native to suffering Africa. These plants not only have a high sweetness, but also have many other nutritional and medicinal properties, making them one of the important cash crops in Africa. This article will introduce the winged fruit arrowroot and Yingle fruit from the following aspects!
1. Winged fruit arrowroot
Arrowroot is a common arrowroot plant in Africa, mainly distributed in Madagascar, Comoros and Rwanda. Its fruit is dark brown in shape, shaped like densely packed small round balls, about 5 mm long and about 2 mm in diameter. The fruit of arrowroot contains a nitrogenous sugar called glycogenol, which is more than 4 times sweeter than sucrose.
Arrowroot not only has a very high sweetness, but also has many other nutritional and medicinal properties. Glycogen alcohol is a natural sugar metabolite that can be digested and absorbed by the body without stressing the pancreas, so it is considered a healthy sugar. In addition, arrowroot contains a lot of nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, making it a very balanced food.
2. Ying Leguo
Yingle fruit is a fruit that grows in tropical Africa, also known as "candy fruit". It is shaped like a pear, grayish-yellow or brown, and has an extremely sweet taste, about 10 times sweeter than sucrose. Yingle fruit is rich in carbohydrates, mainly fructose and glucose. In addition, Yingle fruit is also rich in fiber, vitamin C and trace elements, etc., which have good nutritional value.
Similar to arrowroot, it also has an important economic role in Africa and is widely used to make candy, beverages, desserts and other foods. Not only that, some studies have found that Yingle fruit also has bioactive substances such as antioxidants and anti-cancer, which can be used in medicine and health food and other fields.
Third, Africa's confectionery industry
Arrowroot and Yingle fruit are unique plants in Africa, which not only have high sweetness, but also have rich nutritional and medicinal value, and are widely used in food, medicine and other aspects. As a result, Africa's confectionery industry has developed rapidly.
According to statistics, the annual output value of the confectionery industry in Africa is about 2 billion US dollars, most of which comes from the processing of candy and beverages made from plants such as winged fruit, arrowroot and Yingle fruit. It has played an important role in improving people's living standards and promoting economic development.
However, there are still many problems and challenges in the development of Africa's confectionery industry. First of all, the confectionery industry in Africa is mainly based on small-scale household production, lacking large-scale production and modern management. Secondly, most of the confectionery products in Africa are mainly exported from raw materials, and the added value is not high; At the same time, due to trade barriers, brand marketing and other restrictions, it is difficult for African sweets to occupy a place in the international market. Finally, the confectionery industry in Africa is also facing the effects of climate change and resource scarcity.
Fourth, the outlook
Arrowroot and Yingle fruit are one of Africa's most important cash crops and one of the sweetest plants in the world. With people's pursuit of healthy and natural food, these two natural sweeteners have received more and more attention and applications. In the future, we should strengthen the research and development of plants such as arrowroot and Yingle fruit, improve their production efficiency and quality, and promote the upgrading and transformation of the confectionery industry in Africa. At the same time, the expansion of the international market should be strengthened to promote these high-quality African specialty products on a global scale.