Description of the fruit star apple. Healing substances contained in the fruits of kaimito. What useful properties does it have on the body, possible harmful manifestations and contraindications. Star apple recipes.
Harm and contraindications to the use of a star apple
If you consume the fruits of the star apple in moderation, they will only benefit. Allergy sufferers, people with acute or chronic diseases, as well as those who are undergoing treatment and use medications, are recovering from surgery, injuries should be considered with attention to such exotic things.
The consequences of abuse of the star apple:
- Hypotension … Since the fetus has the ability to lower blood pressure, some people may feel discomfort when overeating this product.
- Stomach upset … Given its high fiber content, the fruit can cause bloating, gas, and stomach pain, especially if you eat a lot of star apples and drink plenty of fluids.
An absolute contraindication to the star apple is allergy. If this is your first time eating cainito, you should take into account the possibility of an allergic reaction, especially if you already have an intolerance to some fruits.
The seeds and leaves of the fruit, despite their benefits in micro doses, are toxic and can even be fatal. If you have not consulted your doctor about their use, it is best to eliminate these parts of the plant from your diet.
Among the main contraindications of the star apple is the effect of the fetus on various medications.. If you are treating, you should definitely clarify whether the fruit will worsen this process.
Star apple recipes
The vast majority of dishes with kainito in the composition are cocktails, desserts, fruit salads and various sweets. Due to the low calorie content of star apples, such desserts can be eaten on a diet in small quantities, enjoying the benefits that they bring to the body. To taste, the fruits are well combined with oranges, nutmeg and milk, especially condensed.
Star Apple Recipes:
- Jamaican cocktail "Matrimony" … We need: 6 ripe star apples, 4 oranges, a glass of condensed milk, a quarter tablespoon of nutmeg, sugar to taste, half a glass of whipped cream, a tablespoon of honey. Using a blender, turn the fruits into puree and layer the ingredients on top of each other. Afterwards, the dish can be used both as a salad and as a cocktail, depending on your wishes. To turn it into a truly alcoholic drink, rum or sherry is added.
- Cocktail "Blue Skies" … To prepare this drink with a star apple, take: juice of 6 kaimito, juice of 1 orange and 1 lime, a tablespoon of rum, sugar syrup to taste, a pinch of nutmeg, ice, 30 ml of Blue Curacao liqueur. Mix all the ingredients with ice in a shaker and serve in a Highball glass.
- Kaimito with whipped cream … Prepare for dessert 4 star apples, a quarter glass of sugar, 3 oranges, 1 glass of whipped cream. We remove the seeds from the fruit, cut into slices, process together with sugar in a blender. Add cream and stir by hand, refrigerate or serve immediately.
- Kaimito smoothie … Take equal amounts of star apple pulp and fresh milk. Cut the fruit into slices, add a little vanilla, a teaspoon of honey, a couple of ice cubes and beat together with milk in a blender. Garnish with a mint leaf when serving.
- Fruit salad with star apple … Cut into small pieces 2 ripe kaimito, one mango, one orange, half a pineapple. Mix in one container and fill with a couple of tablespoons of coconut water. The dish is ready to eat.
Interesting facts about the star apple
The unusual features of this fruit begin with its name, because in each country the fruit is called differently. The star apple is also known as chrysophyllum, caimito, star apple, gold leaf, star plum, milk fruit.
Ripe fruits are used in traditional medicine to treat laryngitis, pneumonia, hemorrhage, angina pectoris. The lower parts of the leaves are applied to the wounds, and the tannin-rich decoction of the bark has a tonic effect.
The reddish-brown wood of Chrysophyllum cainito is suitable for construction and decoration works, the production of interior items, inlays. The sawdust of the tree is used as a medium for growing orchids.
The leaves of the tree are painted in a very unusual way: their lower part is golden and shiny, and the top is dark and dense. The fruits are very tasty, but it is better if they are well cooled.
There are three varieties of kaimito: dark purple-skinned, greenish-brown, and yellow-red. The purple fruit has a tighter skin and texture, while the greens and yellows are softer. Rare orange varieties are grown in Nigeria, where they are called blow or agbalumo. Sometimes fruits of a number of closely related species from Africa are sold under the name of "star apple".
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The star apple provides the body with plenty of vitamin C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. Its pulp is rich in various phytochemicals, among which powerful antioxidants and antibacterial compounds are particularly beneficial. Kaimito can be consumed for weight loss and general wellness, and the fruit is beneficial for the prevention of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and early aging. You should be careful about the seeds, bark and leaves of the tree, as they can be harmful in large quantities.
