Quince and quince are popular in Poland, but hardly anyone heard about Proper pygwica, or sapodilli. The exotic plant occurs naturally in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, because it requires a warm and moist atmosphere for growth. Its fruit is a real treasury of vitamins and minerals that will help in maintaining general good health. Check what use it has in the kitchen and what it actually hides.
Sapodilla, i.e. the proper pygwica, is also called Chico or Sączińiec proper. It is an evergreen, tropical tree with a slow growth rate. Oval or spherical Sapodilla fruit ripens about 5-6 years after planting. They are collected when they become soft and mature. Then they are stored in a dry and cool place. Fruits are available from late winter to autumn, but the peak of their season falls in half of the summer.
Sapodilla fruit is 5 to 10 cm. From the outside, they are surrounded by brown-yellow or grayish, slightly sticky skin. Inside there is an edible, slightly creamy flesh with a yellow or brownish color. Black seeds can also be seen.
What does Sapodilla taste like? It is most often referred to as sweet and juicy. The taste of a large number of people resemble toffee, molasses or caramel in combination with pear.
Pigwica proper is rich in nutrients, to which we include vitamins (A, c, k and those from group B), minerals (including magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium and zinc), antioxidants i fiber. Thanks to them, he has a healthy action almost the whole body.
What properties does Sapodilla have? A large dose of vitamin C improves the work of the immune system (helping in the fight against infections), and in combination with vitamins A, B and antioxidants – it is also crucial for maintaining healthy skin (flexible, elastic and vital). Antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress in this way by reducing the risk of serious diseases (like cancer, diabetes or atherosclerosis). They also inhibit the premature aging of cellsdelaying the appearance of wrinkles.
Sapodilla properties can also be included improvement of digestive processes. All thanks to a large portion of fiber, which accelerates metabolismcares for proper intestinal peristalsis (preventing constipation) and provides satiety for longer. In addition helps maintain the right blood sugar level.
Potassium and magnesium, which is not lacking in the peak, support the cardiovascular system (e.g. by lowering the pressure). Sapodilla has anti -inflammatory, detoxification properties and helps maintain good health. However, it must be remembered that The fruit has quite a lot of calories (in 100 grams it contains about 83 kcal). For this reason, you can’t eat it in excess so as not to gain weight.
Sapodilla can be eaten as an independent snack (dessert) or a fruit salad ingredient. Just peel her skin and remove the seeds. However, the proper quilts can be used in the kitchen in much more ways. Due to its taste, it often serves as a lifting of dishes.
The fruit can be added to the smoothie or cocktail based on fruit and vegetables. It blends well with bananas, pineapples, mangoes, strawberries, blueberries, lettuce and spinach. The sweet aroma fits perfectly for baking – cakes, desserts in cups, but also creams or cake decorations.
Few people know that Sapodilla is great Addition to meat dishes and seafood. In Asian cuisine, he often accompanies poultry, beef or shrimp when they have a sweet finish. Nothing prevents you from using it for preserves (e.g. jam, juice).
Where to buy fruit in Poland? In supermarkets, health food stores and on online stores without a problem, all year round, you can find dried sapodilla. Raw – in the peak of the summer season – you can get in stores with exotic fruit or ordered online.
Source: NowowoPuje.pl, Womenawkrakowie.pl
