Over the course of time, there are some fruits that were once all the rage and became part of the fond memories of the 80s. However, with the development of society and the change of taste, these fruits have gradually disappeared from our field of vision, making people wonder where those once delicious foods have been lost.
Sand tomatoes: a precipitation of traditional flavors
Sand tomatoes, the memory of the taste buds when I was a child. The sand tomato, that small and delicate fruit, is not attractive for its huge size, but for its unique sandy texture. The flesh of the sand tomato seems to contain a trace of subtle particles, and when you bite into it, the texture is delicate and vivid on the tip of the tongue. This unique taste makes people feel like they have returned to their childhood, in front of the stalls of the old people in the village in summer, and the sand tomatoes are placed like jewels, which arouses people's infinite imagination.
In the 80s, sand tomatoes were a summer street darling. Its bright red appearance, accompanied by golden markings, was simply a luxury at the time. Despite its small size, the sweet and juicy taste is irresistible. Whenever summer comes, the old people in the village will always set up stalls on the roadside, selling the beauty contained in this little fruit.
However, with the passage of time, the tomatoes on the market have become brighter and harder. The advancement of technology has made most people more interested in external performance, and the traditional sand tomato seems to have lost its unique presence in this fashion storm. The tomatoes on the market are brilliant, but they lack the fresh and authentic taste that you had when you tasted sand tomatoes as a child.
Quince quinckey: a treasure of nutrition
Quince is a mysterious and ancient fruit, like jade in ancient books, exuding the fragrance of history. Originating from southern China, quince shone in the records of the Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang 1,500 years ago, and quietly introduced to Western countries.
However, unlike other fruits that seek to be flamboyant, the quince chooses an alternative beauty – its shape resembles a damaged wild pear, with a twisted and irregular appearance that seems to challenge the traditional aesthetic.
This unique appearance not only makes the quice full of mystery, but also makes people have a great curiosity about it. The flesh is slightly coarse, and when eaten raw, it seems to taste an undiscovered grain, which makes people feel the urge to explore. However, when the quince is cooked, its taste is like an unexpected feast, sweet and soft, as if you are savoring a gluttonous feast. Quince is rich in vitamin C, fiber and a variety of mineral elements, like a jewel in a plant, escorting human health.
Adding the right amount of quince when cooking at home is like infusing the dish with a strange aura and making the food even more engaging. Some people even use it as a natural freshener for their homes, embellishing the surrounding air, as if immersed in the fragrance of the garden, showing natural comfort.
However, despite its excellent quality, it is hard to find it on the market today. The planting conditions are quite picky, and the soil moisture and pH requirements are harsh, making it a very difficult task to find pure quives. Under the modern society's pursuit of convenience and easy management, this once precious fruit has gradually faded away and lost its former glory.
Sweet sticks: Childhood delicacy
Native to the northeastern part of the continent, the sorghum-like shape is hidden in the corners of fields and ditches. In that era of scarcity, sweet rods became the earliest "small snacks" we came into contact with.
According to the locals, sweet sticks are not only small fruits, but also a healthy choice rich in dietary fiber and various trace elements. However, due to its resemblance to sugar cane, the aroma is mistaken for the same kind, which is common in the northern countryside. The children used it as sugar cane and reveled in the beautiful memories.
As autumn arrives, the village friends gather in the fields, pick the freshest sweet stalks, and eagerly peel off the skin to reveal the golden flesh. Although the sweetness of the sweet stick is a little less sweet than that of sugar cane, the fun lies in the simple and beautiful moment of picking, peeling, and feeling.
However, with the passage of time, the rise of modern agricultural technology has changed people's choices. More and more families are choosing to abandon this former friend in favor of more convenient crops. In the process of this change, the sweet rod gradually faded from people's sight. Perhaps in a certain corner, some old people are still nostalgic for the taste of the past, but for the new generation of young people, the sweet rod has become a distant memory in time.
Peach: A unique taste of Southeast Asia
Peach, originated from South Asia, is a magnificent pearl in the myrtle family. Its fruits are like golden-yellow gemstones, with a smooth and crystal clear appearance. However, despite its familiar appearance, the taste of peach is unique.
The ripe fruits, golden and fragrant, are as if you are in a tropical orchard.
However, as time goes on, more and more people choose to give up this "golden treasure". The growing conditions are quite picky, and the soil moisture and pH requirements are extremely high, making it a difficult fruit to cultivate. In today's increasingly fierce market competition, the peach has gradually withdrawn from people's field of vision due to the limitation of growing conditions, and it is gradually difficult to find its traces in the market.
Lai Grape: Nostalgia in the Ages
Lai Grape was the target of people's pursuit when he was a child. The shape resembles bitter gourd, but it has a sweet taste wrapped in red flesh and mucous membranes. Lai grapes, once the brilliant star of the orchard, dominated the fruit stage in the 80s like a brilliant fireworks.
At that time, every autumn, the treetops of the grapes were like strings of small golden lanterns, swaying, outlining a golden dream. The orchard was filled with laughter, and the children were like elves looking for treasures, excitedly picking the bunches of plump grapes, which was an endless time of joy and innocence.
However, the modern orchard seems to have forgotten the shining star of yesteryear, and as the market demand, the garish and eye-catching fruit gradually replaced the grape. The new darling of fashion has quietly arrived, making the former superstar a little silent, like a forgotten old actor.
Loss of cultural memory
The disappearance of these five fruits is not just a change in the market and tastes. The deeper reason may lie in people's pursuit of appearance and economic benefits, ignoring the culture and good memories carried by traditional fruits. While we are nostalgic, we should perhaps reflect on whether the disappearance of traditional fruits means the loss of cultural memory.
For the disappearance of these five fruits, we cannot simply blame the market and the economy. More attention should be paid to our cherishing of traditional culture and the pursuit of taste diversity. In the fast-paced modern life, is there still room for those fruits that once delighted our taste buds?