Description of the plant mammeya american. Beneficial substances in its fruits and leaves. What healing properties does it have, possible harmful effects after abuse? Antillean apricot recipes.
Harm and contraindications to the use of American mamma
This fruit is safe enough to be consumed in reasonable amounts by healthy people of all ages. Negative effects can manifest themselves in strictly limited cases, which we will discuss below.
The consequence of the abuse of American mamma is an upset stomach. As is the case with many other vegetables or fruits, consuming large amounts of fiber "at once" can cause discomfort and disturbances in the digestive system.
The fruits purchased or plucked from the tree must be washed well. The mamma tree is often treated with strong parasite-repelling substances. Even a small amount of them can lead to poisoning after ingestion. It is also advisable to remove the peel of the fruit.
Absolute contraindications for American mamma:
- Individual intolerance … Mamma fruits are best avoided by those who are allergic to plant foods.
- Treatment or recovery period … The effect of the fruit on various drugs, whose effect can be enhanced or weakened by reaction with the pulp of the fruit, is not well understood. Therefore, the contraindications of the Antillean apricot should include its use while overcoming a serious acute or chronic illness.
Recipes with American mamma
The sweet pulp of the fruit is used not only in juices and desserts, but also added to salads, vegetable stews and casseroles. However, to experience the maximum benefits of American mamma, consume it raw or chilled well, after removing the skin and seeds.
Antillean Apricot Recipes:
- Air mousse from mamma … Before you start preparing this dish, remove the peel from the fruit, if desired, rub the pulp through a fine sieve to remove any tough fibers and achieve maximum "airiness". Pre-lubricate the forms in which the contents will be placed with a small amount of oil for unhindered removal of the finished product. Next, we need: 2 glasses of mamma puree, 1 glass of boiling water, 2 packs of odorless gelatin, half a glass of sugar, a glass of heavy whipped cream (can be replaced with custard). Pour boiling water into a shallow bowl and add gelatin. When the ingredients dissolve evenly, add sugar and stir until completely and evenly distributed. Then add mamma puree and whipped cream. Divide into molds and refrigerate until tender.
- Cake with mamma and cream cheese frosting … Adding fruit pulp to a traditional Creole recipe makes the biscuit taste even more incredible. If Antillean apricot is not on hand, try experimenting with peaches or ripe pumpkin. For the cake cakes, take: 2 cups of sugar, 2 cups of butter, 4 eggs, 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, the same amount of ground cinnamon, half a teaspoon of salt, 1 large mamma puree. For glaze: 4 tablespoons of butter, 250 g of soft cream cheese, 450 g of icing sugar, 3 teaspoons of natural vanilla. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. We mix sugar, butter, mamma and eggs in one container, sift flour into another, put soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients, mix into a soft mass and pour into 2 baking tins, pre-covered with foil, to end up with 2 cakes. We keep in the oven for about 35 minutes, checking the readiness by sticking a toothpick in the middle. To make the frosting, simply mix well all the ingredients from the second list, then combine the cakes and cream.
- Mamma sauce for fried pork loin … Pork and fruit go well, and mammeya is no exception. Therefore, preparing a delicious dressing for meat also does not take much time. Take: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped onions, 1 clove of chopped garlic, 1 cup chopped mamma, 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup white wine, juice from half a lime, salt to taste. Heat oil over medium heat, add onion and saute until tender. Add the garlic and mama, simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes. Add water and wine, continue cooking for 4-5 minutes. After cooling, transfer the mixture to a blender and turn into a smooth puree. Serve in a gravy boat, season with salt and lime juice.
- Pumpkin spaghetti with mamma … This recipe is unusual in that, instead of the usual spaghetti, it features vegetables. It is much more beneficial for both weight loss and vitamin saturation. Take a kilogram of squash pumpkin, 2 tsp. salt, for the sauce - a glass of mamma pulp, a quarter glass of dry white wine, the same amount of water, a tablespoon of anise, half a teaspoon of ground cloves, the same amount of nutmeg, a full teaspoon of cinnamon, Parmesan cheese if desired. Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the skins and seeds. Pour 6 glasses of water into a saucepan, add salt, bring to a boil. Place the pumpkin in boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes (depending on size), then remove and cool. Form the pumpkin spaghetti by grating the pulp on a long grater or separating the fibers with a fork. In a blender, combine mamma puree, white wine, water, anise, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Serve the mixture as a sauce over the pumpkin, adding your favorite cheese to taste.
Interesting facts about American mamma
The mamma tree comes from tropical South America. In 1529, it was included by the explorers of the continent in the "Review of the Fruits of the New World." Then the plant managed to acclimatize in West Africa, namely in Sierra Leone, Zanzibar, Southeast Asia, Hawaii, the Bahamas and Florida.
The growth of mammy is limited to tropical or subtropical climates, as well as altitudes above sea level (up to a maximum of 1000 meters). In Central America, this species thrives on rich and well-drained soil, but is able to take root in the limestones of Jamaica and on the coral reefs of Barbados. Despite its low tolerance to temperature extremes, the tree is surprisingly resistant to pests and diseases.
In traditional medicine in Central and South America, powdered mamma seeds are used to both remove parasites from the skin and remove them from the intestines. In Trinidad and Tobago, grated seeds are mixed with rum or coconut oil to kill lice.
Unripe mammea fruits are rich in pectin and are of particular culinary interest due to their thickening properties. The bark of the plant is rich in tannins and should therefore be used with extreme caution.
In Jamaica, raw mamma pulp is used in fruit salads or served as a dessert, grinded with sugar, wine and cream. In the Bahamas, the fruit is first placed in salt water to remove the bitter taste, and then combined with more powdered sugar and stewed.
In El Salvador, a carbonated drink with Antillean apricot is called "kolachanpan" and is the "national" type of soda, produced in bottles. Chilled mammea sorbet is popular in the Dominican Republic, while in Brazil the fruit is fermented to produce toddi wine. It is believed that the Aztecs also knew mammeya, with which they prepared spicy drinks based on peppers and cocoa beans. The cocktail has changed very little since then: the local population puts in it more sugar and less pepper.
When buying fresh mamma, look for fruits that are only slightly hard or soft. The color at the point of separation from the stem should be orange, but not green. The best sellers are the ones where the fruit is cut up to illustrate the vibrant, aromatic pulp.
You can store the fruit at room temperature, but if it starts to become soft, it is better to transfer it to the refrigerator and consume it within 3 days. Mammea is available in abundance in Mexican markets in late winter and early spring. It can be bought frozen outside of this region.
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Antilles apricot allows you to diversify your diet and supplement it with significant amounts of vitamins C, A, B6, iron, riboflavin, magnesium and copper. Its aroma and texture go well with dairy products, and mammeya enhances the taste of cakes and muffins. It is easy to taste the fruit if you are preparing to visit Texas, California, Hawaii, Mexico, and other parts of South and Central America. It is known for its antiseptic properties, helps relieve digestive problems, and relieves headaches. Regular consumption of American mamma reduces the risk of colon cancer, improves immune function, and helps protect against heart disease and osteoporosis. It is an excellent dietary fruit that enriches the cells of our body with its healing composition.
