Composition and calorie content of narsharab sauce. Benefits, contraindications and doses of use. How is the product used in the kitchen, what dishes does it complement most harmoniously?
Narsharab is a pomegranate sauce that is a trademark of Azerbaijani cuisine. It has a sweet and sour taste, rather viscous and thick texture. Its manufacturing technology is quite simple - the sauce is obtained by boiling pomegranate juice. Most often it is served with meat and fish dishes, and is added to marinades. However, salads are often seasoned with narsharab, using it as a kind of substitute for vinegar, used as a wok sauce, and even supplemented with desserts.
Composition and calorie content of narsharab sauce
Despite the fact that narsharab is made from fruit juice, it is not as "light" as one would expect.
The calorie content of narsharab sauce is 310 kcal per 100 g, of which:
- Proteins - 0 g;
- Fat - 0 g;
- Carbohydrates - 70 g;
- Dietary fiber - 0.2 g.
However, within reasonable limits, it can be used even in a diet. Firstly, because a very small amount of sauce is enough to create the desired note in a dish, and, secondly, because the composition of narsharab contains many useful components.
Vitamins per 100 g:
- Vitamin A, RE - 3 mcg;
- Beta carotene - 0.02 mg;
- Vitamin B1, thiamine - 0.04 mg;
- Vitamin B2, riboflavin - 0.01 mg;
- Vitamin C, ascorbic acid - 4 mg;
- Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol - 0.3 mg;
- Vitamin PP, NE - 0.4 mg.
Minerals per 100 g:
- Potassium - 102 mg;
- Calcium - 12 mg;
- Magnesium - 5 mg;
- Sodium - 4 mg;
- Phosphorus - 8 mg;
- Iron - 1 mg.
The sauce also contains useful organic acids in the amount of 10 g per 100 g of product. Polyphenols are an important component of the product.
The benefits of narsharab pomegranate sauce
In the photo, pomegranate narsharab sauce
So, pomegranate sauce is not only tasty, but also healthy, thanks to the many biologically active substances that make up its composition. The benefits of narsharab are manifested in the following beneficial effects:
- Prevention of neoplastic diseases and early aging … Azerbaijani sauce is a real antioxidant, it contains the main antioxidant vitamins E and C, but in addition, it also contains components such as polyphenols, known for their powerful counteraction to free radicals. This is very important in case of a predisposition to neoplastic diseases, including malignant ones. Antioxidants fight off free radicals, thereby preventing cell mutations and the development of severe diseases and early aging.
- Improving brain function … Antioxidants also have an important effect on brain activity. It has been proven that they improve its activity, prevent the development of senile diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.
- Anti-inflammatory action … Narsharab also contains such important biological elements as flavonoids, plant components with a strong anti-inflammatory effect. Separately, the antioxidant anthocyanin should be noted, it has a beneficial effect on the immune system and not only resists the development of new inflammations, but also actively fights against existing ones.
- Beneficial effect on the organs of vision … The already mentioned anthocyanin has a good effect on visual acuity and moisturizes the retina, vitamin A, which is also found in the sauce, is responsible for the same effect. That is, its regular use is a good prevention of ophthalmic diseases.
- Normalization of pressure, a positive effect on the work of the cardiovascular system … Another antioxidant that should be noted separately is lycopene, it is he who provides the benefits of the sauce for the heart and blood vessels, especially the use of narsharab lowers blood pressure.
- Stimulating the activity of the digestive system … The product also has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract, but in this case there is a fine line between the benefits and harms of narsharab sauce. The sauce has a very good effect on a healthy intestine, but in the presence of this or that disease for which a therapeutic diet is prescribed, it can, on the contrary, do harm.
Note! These and other beneficial effects can be obtained from the sauce only if it is made from natural ingredients, while certain spices added to narsharab can even enhance its beneficial effect on the body, but artificial components, on the contrary, will make it harmful.
