Shikwasa is a fruit called “sour Okinawan mandarin”. It is small and round, and its skin is initially green and resembles a lime. Over time, it turns orange and that’s it it is easy to confuse it with a mandarin. The similarity to these fruits does not end with appearance.
What does shikuwasa taste like? They are compared to combination of lime and tangerine. It is both sweet and sour, but also has some tartness. For this reason, it is rarely eaten whole and served for the production of juices, as an addition to marinades, sauces or as a seasoning. The fruit from Japan is even more popular than in the kitchen w folk medicine.
This fruit abounds in valuable vitamin C and B1. In addition, it provides the body with the power of antioxidants in the form of flavonoids, a specifically nobiletin and tangeretin. Taking “sour tangerine” products shows therefore strong antioxidant effecti.e. inhibiting the harmful effects of free radicals. It will affect the body anti-inflammatory. It will support the immune system, increasing resistance to attacks by viruses and pathogens. It will also help you recover faster during an infection.
Shikuwasa also has properties supporting the proper functioning of the heart. Will regulate too high blood pressureand thus will improve circulation. It will prevent many cardiovascular diseases, including the development of hypertension, ischemic heart disease or atherosclerosis.
Regularly taking shikuwasa into the body additionally has anti-cancer propertiesinhibiting the growth of cancer cells. It will protect against the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as: Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.
To get the most benefits from shikuwasa fruit, it’s best to juice them. It can be prepared using a slow juicer or by blending the fruit with a little water and then squeezing the remaining pulp. It is best to dilute this juice with water or combine with other fruit juices.
Besides, shikuwasa juice can be used as an ingredient marinades for meat, seafood and fish. It will diversify the taste salad dressings or refreshing smoothies.
It also has valuable taste properties peel Shikuwasy. You can add grated cheese for sweet pastries and desserts. Peeled and dried will enrich the taste of teas or herbal infusions.
Source:zdrowie.interia.pl, ncez.pzh.gov.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
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