The benefits, composition and calorie content of naranjilla. What are the consequences of abuse of Kitosky nightshade. Recipes for dishes with "lulo".
Harm and contraindications to the use of naranjilla
It's hard to find a safer berry than lulo. It is allowed to be consumed even by children and the elderly in almost unlimited quantities, because the calorie content of 100 g of the fetus does not exceed 30 kcal. However, one should not lose vigilance: if the fruit has spots, too soft spots against the background of the general elastic density, it is better not to eat it.
A consequence of the abuse of naranjilla is indigestion. Like any non-seasonal, exotic fruit, naranjilla can cause stomach upset, especially if you try it for the first time or eat too much. This problem will go away on its own, with a careful and gradual increase in the amount of fruit in the diet.
The fruit, consumed in large quantities, can aggravate the symptoms of the diseases listed below, causing severe discomfort:
- Liver disease … In this case, the lulo berry should say a confident "no" - its consumption can provoke hepatic colic of high intensity.
- Low pressure … Naranjilla can slightly lower blood pressure, which is why it is categorically contraindicated for hypotensive patients.
- Gastrointestinal diseases … It is better not to "tempt" gastrointestinal ulcers with the use of naranjilla - the pulp of the fetus can exacerbate the pain of existing mucosal lesions.
- Allergic reactions … In some people, the berry causes allergic symptoms of varying severity, from rashes to more dangerous manifestations.
Naranjilla recipes
Despite the fact that raw fruit contains the maximum amount of vitamins, it will make a lot of delicious dietary and very healthy dishes. Here are some recipes from naranjilla:
- Homemade ice cream with naranjilla … The following ingredients are enough for 5 small servings: Take 6 ripe fruit, a liter of water, a can of non-fat condensed milk, 1.5 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar or another low-calorie sweetener. Place the naranjilla fruit in a small saucepan, add water and simmer until soft (about 15 minutes). Cool and peel without pouring liquid. In another container, at a lower temperature, combine milk and condensed milk until smooth. Prepare a glass, dissolve starch in it with 2-3 tablespoons of water, set aside. When the milk mixture is hot (but not boiling), pour the starch into it, stir well and remove from heat, allowing it to cool. Place everything in a blender, blend on high speed, add more sugar, honey or jam if you like sweet things. Spread the mixture into molds and allow to harden.
- Colombian naranjilla drink … This cocktail is well known in its historical homeland under the name "lulada". Cold and refreshing, he was born in the El Valle region of Colombia. There are other drinks with naranjilla in Latin America, but this one is the most popular and favorite. For 4 servings, we need: 6 peeled and diced naranjills, 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 5 glasses of water, 3 glasses of crushed ice, sugar to taste. Now put the fruit, sugar and half of the cooked water in a saucepan, and then knead it thoroughly with the tip of a fork. Add the rest of the water, lime juice and mix until combined. Before serving, fill the glass halfway with the finished mixture, add ice crumbs to the rest.
- "Chocolate volcano" with lulo sauce … Don't miss the chance to make this unusual dessert if you get your hands on naranjilla fruits. And be sure to treat your friends to share the delicious taste of homemade baked goods with them. For her, we need: 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 4 tablespoons of sugar, a small bar of dark chocolate, half a tablespoon of butter, 2 tablespoons of flour. For naranjilla sauce: 1 cup lulo, 5 tablespoons of sugar, 4 chopped basil leaves. Before you start cooking, turn on the oven and let it heat up to 190 ° C. During this time, beat eggs and yolks with sugar in a deep bowl until frothy. Melt butter and chocolate in one bowl over low heat and mix with beaten eggs. Mix well, add sifted flour until dissolved. Lubricate the volcano trays with oil and fill them with the mixture. Bake in the oven for about 8 minutes to keep the center runny. For the sauce, simply mash the lulo with the sugar and garnish the resulting puree on top of the baked goods.
- Naranjilla fruit salad … A light fruit dish for a hot day guarantees a boost of vitamin vitality. To treat several people at once, take a glass of chopped strawberries, 1 passionfruit fruit, 1 banana slices, 1 mango, 1 cup papaya cubes, 1 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup lulo fruit, rhubarb, lime, pineapple to taste, and some ice if you want extra coolness. Mix the fruits in layers, adding a little yogurt on top of each. Top with a pinch of cinnamon or a mint leaf for decoration. Those with a sweet tooth can sprinkle the composition with honey or their favorite topping.
Interesting facts about naranjill
To begin with, the lulo fruit juice is not orange, as you might think from the color of the fruit, but green. It is believed that in terms of its vitamin composition, it is even healthier than orange juice. In Great Britain there is and is in great demand a special drink "Grace Tropical Rhythms", which is based on naranjilla berries.
Due to their benefits and popularity, they have long been trying to "cultivate" and grow naranjilla on an industrial scale. However, a capricious plant does not acclimatize well in other regions, except for its usual growing places, is often attacked by pests and the spread of fungal rot. Also, the lulo fruit is very easily damaged, so it is not transported over long distances and they prefer to pick it green while the fruit is still firm.
Villagers in Costa Rica eat naranjilla with salt, similar to tomatoes, prepare a delicious gravy from it for meat and vegetables. And in Colombia, the fruit is a favorite filling for pies and sweets.
To make the plant stronger, intensive breeding work is underway, in particular on crossing the naranjilla with the species Solanum sessiliflorum, better known as the cocoon fruit bush. His homeland is also South America. To distinguish a hybrid from a "wild" lulo, take a closer look at the middle of the fruit. In Solanum quitoense, the filling has greenish areas, while in the hybrid it is yellow.
There is evidence that the composition and calorie content of each lulo fruit varies from specimen to specimen. However, even so, the berry is extremely low in calories, abundant in vitamins and beneficial compounds.
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The benefits of naranjilla are unconditional. It strengthens bones and improves mood, normalizes sleep, the work of the cardiovascular and digestive systems. At the same time, lulo has practically no contraindications. With its sweet and sour taste, any dish will benefit - from baked goods to meatloaf. Little Orange is especially good in refreshing summer cocktails that can be enjoyed by both adults and children.