Vitamin bomb: all attention is focused on it! Properties of quince you didn't know about. Bashny.Net

The autumn season is most rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables, because it is at this time of year that we can enjoy foods such as apples, persimmons and pumpkin. Among them, quince is the most recent fruit, but it is no less useful.





Useful. quince We have known for a long time, but we have something to surprise you. Today's edition. "Site" It will tell you why quince is so useful and what diseases it can cure. Now you won’t miss her in the market or in the store!

The health benefits of quince are one of the most ancient plants. It grows in Central Asia, Europe, Africa, America and even in Australia. As you can see, the geography is very wide.

There are several varieties of quince, except ordinary. It's Chinese quince and Japanese quince. They are very similar to each other, the difference is only in flowering. Japanese quince is mentioned in Greek mythology. This fruit was the golden apple that Paris presented to Aphrodite. Despite the fact that the quince became an apple of discord, since ancient times it was also considered a symbol of marriage, fertility and love.





In addition to its rich history, quince also has an incredible number of useful properties. To begin with, it is worth noting that quince contains provitamin A, vitamins E, C, PP and B, as well as many macro and microelements. The composition also includes potassium, sodium and pectin substances.

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Due to its beneficial properties, quince is used to treat and prevent pancreatitis, anemia, sclerosis and hypertension. These fruits are also effectively used to treat various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.





Still quince is used in diseases of the cardiovascular system, as an effective diuretic. And pectin and tannins allow you to use quince as an anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and antiseptic agent.





Both Chinese and Japanese quince are equally rich in iron and mucous substances. It is the mucus that is obtained from quince seeds that has the most useful properties. It is used as an anti-inflammatory and emollient. It is very effective in bronchitis, tracheitis, gastritis and flatulence.

A decoction of quince seeds is used as lotions for eye diseases and as a rinse for angina. To get this decoction, you need to boil 5-10 g of quince seeds in 100 ml of water.





Prevention of colds is the most relevant property of quince for autumn. It is believed that due to the high content of vitamin C, quince not only cures a cold, but is also able to protect against it. Eating this fruit contributes to the production of interferon, which guards our immunity and protects against viral infections.





This fruit is similar to an apple and a pear at the same time, only the same taste is not endowed with nature. Eating quince raw is not very tasty, and there is little benefit from this. Raw quince can cause irritation of the intestines and even spasms with a stomach ulcer. And the down, which covers the fruit, can damage the larynx and provoke a cough. How then is eating quince only for health benefits?





Willow is a multifunctional plant, it has found wide application in cooking. In its raw form, its taste properties leave much to be desired, but after cooking it acquires a very pleasant and rich taste.





The fruits of quince can be baked with honey to get a beautiful dessert. Or boil, pass through a meat grinder and serve as a sauce. You can prepare tea, juice or even pouring – there are many options. But to stock up on quince a year in advance, it is best to prepare jam. And here's a great recipe for that.

Jam from quince with nuts Ingredients

• 2.5kg ripe quince
• 2kg of sugar
• 300 ml of water
• 300g walnuts
• 1 lemon

Preparation

1. Wash the quince very thoroughly and remove all unnecessary down from its skin.
2. The next step is to clean the fruit. This is not an easy task, you will have to make efforts, but everything will go much easier.
3. Cut each quince into 4 pieces and cut the core with the bones. To cut quince does not darken, keep it in water with citric acid.
4. After boiling the quince 1-2 minutes and let the water drain. Don't spill it, you'll need it.
5. Pour into a vessel with a wide bottom the water in which the quince was boiled, add 700 grams of sugar and put on the fire, stirring constantly.
6. When the sugar dissolves, add the quince, stir and let it boil. Let it boil for 10 minutes, then remove the foam and leave for 10-12 hours.
7. The next day you need to repeat the same procedure - add another 700 grams of sugar, boil for 10 minutes and leave again for 10-12 hours.
8. On the third day, pour the remaining sugar, sliced nuts and lemon. Boil again for 10 minutes on a slow heat and roll the resulting mass into the jars. All right, your jam is ready! Now you have a stock of delicious and healthy quince for the winter.

The health benefits of quince are huge, and now you know all about its benefits. Do not miss the quince season and have time to make supplies for the winter in the form of jam. It will not only be to the taste of all relatives, but also useful during the cold season!

If you have your own delicious and healthy recipes from quince, share with us in the comments.