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Fig persimmon is also known as Chamomile. The fruit received the first name for its similarity in appearance and taste with figs, the second - for its shape, reminiscent of such a flower. Fig persimmon has a rich chemical composition, which provides many beneficial properties. At the same time, the fruit can be harmful; there are contraindications to its consumption.
Description of persimmon variety Fig (Chamomile) with photo
Fig persimmon is the earliest among the numerous varieties of the crop. The tree looks like this:
- height up to 7-8 m;
- the crown is beautiful, shaped like an apple tree;
- leaves are elongated, ovate, tapering towards the apex;
- the surface of the plates is shiny and green, the shade is paler on the inside;
- the flowers are large, white-yellow in color;
- petals are dense, waxy;
- fruiting is abundant.
The variety blooms at the end of May and the beginning of summer. The harvest is harvested after mid-October.
The outside of the Fig persimmon fruits are noticeably divided into segments due to linear depressions, which gave rise to the associations that gave the variety its name. Their main characteristics are:
- the shape is round, ovoid, slightly flattened or squat;
- When fully ripe, the peel is dark orange, brownish;
- the skin is smooth, thin, shiny;
- orange core;
- the seeds are small, oblong or oval, dark brown in color;
- there are few seeds, sometimes there are none at all;
- the taste is sweet, rich;
- the pulp has a subtle ginger aroma;
- The stem is fibrous, surrounded by four flexible but rough green-brown leaves.
One of the advantages of the Fig variety is that its pulp is not astringent, although young fruits are slightly tart. This factor is attractive not only due to its taste, but also because of the ability to use the fruit for certain diseases, when many other varieties are not suitable.
Young fruits of the Fig variety have firm and dense flesh. As it ripens, its consistency changes. It becomes soft and viscous. The color of the pulp also changes. In young fruits it is orange, and as it ripens it darkens, even brown.
Fig persimmon is consumed fresh, used for making desserts, preserves and jams, dried, frozen
Composition and calorie content of Fig persimmon
The chemical composition of Fig persimmon is rich. It includes the following substances:
- vitamins – A, group B, ascorbic acid;
- a complex of micro- and macroelements, including iron, iodine, mel, manganese, potassium;
- cellulose;
- fructose;
- glucose;
- organic acids;
- antioxidants;
- flavonoids.
The Fig variety attracts not only its excellent taste and unusual appearance, but also its nutritional value. Per 100 g there is only 0.4 g of fat and 57 kcal. Protein in fruits is 0.5 g, and carbohydrates are 15.3%.
Benefits of Fig persimmon
The benefits of the fruits of this variety are due to their chemical composition. It provides the following valuable properties:
- activation and strengthening of the immune system;
- maintaining and increasing the elasticity of blood vessels;
- anti-inflammatory effect;
- sedative effect;
- maintaining normal functioning of the thyroid gland;
- preventing the formation of kidney stones;
- prevention of neoplasms, including malignant ones;
- normalization of the digestive tract;
- diuretic effect, elimination of edema;
- improvement of skin condition;
- slowing down the aging process;
- maintaining visual acuity;
- prevention of sunburn, pigmentation, night blindness;
- positive effect on the nervous system, stabilization of the emotional state.
Unripe fruits help with diarrhea, and ripe ones are used as an expectorant. The pulp is also used externally to speed up wound healing. A decoction of the leaves helps get rid of swelling.
The beneficial properties of Fig persimmon have found their application not only in cooking and folk medicine, but also in cosmetology. The pulp is used in the preparation of masks for problematic and aging skin.
If the fruit is unripe, you should leave it in a bag at room temperature for several days.
Harm of Fig persimmon and contraindications
Unripe pulp and skin contain tannins. They can cause constipation, aggravate pancreatitis and some other diseases. To avoid such problems, you need to eat only ripe fruits.
Fig persimmon contains sugar, so it should be used with caution in case of obesity and diabetes. If the disease is of the insulin type, then such fruit is removed from the diet. It is also contraindicated to use it in the following cases:
- individual intolerance - can be expressed by skin reactions, digestive disorders;
- stomach or duodenal ulcer;
- chronic colitis.
The fruits contain a lot of fiber, so they can provoke fermentation in the intestines. You should not eat the fruit in large quantities.
Persimmons can be bought for future use and frozen, while valuable elements are preserved
Conclusion
Fig persimmon or Chamomile got its name from the appearance of the fruit, which is divided into segments. This variety is early, ripens in the second half of autumn. The fruits have a rich chemical composition and many beneficial properties.
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