Description of an exotic plant where vangeria grows. The impact of fruits on the body, are there any special contraindications for use. Cooking recipes with the addition of wild medlar. Vangeria will help people who have problems with nutrient absorption and have stool disorders. It also has a beneficial effect on the condition of nails and hair, makes them strong and resistant to negative environmental influences.
Contraindications and harm of vangeria
With excessive use of this fruit, like any other food product, problems with the gastrointestinal tract will arise, the digestion process will worsen, and a harmful microflora will appear.
Vangeria can be harmful in the following situations:
- Allergic reaction - a skin rash appears, body temperature rises, there is a severe runny nose and nasal congestion, sneezing, headache and diarrhea.
- Individual intolerance to the components - there is a risk of developing anaphylaxis, blood pressure decreases, urticaria appears, edema of the mucous membranes and profuse gas formation.
- Pregnancy - there is a high probability that an exotic fruit will negatively affect the development of the fetus. He may have an allergic reaction and a deterioration in the digestive process.
- Hemolytic anemia - the components cause the syndrome of bilirubin intoxication, which is accompanied by nausea, dizziness, expansion of the borders of the heart and enlargement of the spleen.
- Myelotoxicity - replacement of damaged cells occurs more slowly, the production of leukocytes, lymphocytes, platelets and erythrocytes is significantly reduced. In this regard, the immune system is weakened.
- Disorder of the autonomic nervous system - a person has psycho-emotional overstrain, fatigue, apathy, tachycardia and spontaneous attacks of shortness of breath. In addition, there are sharp changes in arterial and venous pressure.
You should visit the office of a gastroenterologist and allergist to find out if Vangeria can be added to food. This will keep yourself safe and limit your consumption of the fruit if necessary.
How to eat wild medlar
Vangeriya fruits can be eaten fresh or cooked. They are often heat-treatable. On their basis, jellies, jams, preserves, wines and spirits (brandy, whiskey) are prepared.
Vangeria is also dried. As such, the fruit is very nutritious and delicious. In addition, due to the combination of fermented pulp with sugar, vinegar is produced, which in its characteristics is very similar to apple cider vinegar.
Fruit juice is used to add a special flavor to various dishes. In the tradition of the countries of South America, there are unique recipes for beer. It is made by fermentation and subsequent distillation. This drink has an unusual aroma and delicate taste.
Vangeria seeds are a special delicacy. But before adding to food, they should be fried in a dry pan. In terms of taste, they resemble sesame seeds.
Vangeria recipes
There is a wide range of delicious and aromatic dishes to which wild loquat is added. It goes well with fruits, vegetables, spices and flour products.
Here are some recipes with a vanger of delicious dishes:
- Hummus salad … A medium-sized pumpkin is peeled from seeds and cut into wedges. They are rubbed with mint, basil, dill, salt, olive oil and pepper. It costs 35-40 minutes to bake at 200 degrees. Vangeria is removed from the peel, wrapped in foil and baked in an oven for half an hour at 180 degrees.200 grams of chickpeas are soaked in water for a day, filtered through cheesecloth and boiled for about 25 minutes, until it becomes soft. Hummus is prepared. To do this, beat the peas with a mixer with 60 grams of tahini sesame paste, 20 ml of olive oil, chopped garlic, salt, pepper and 40 grams of lemon juice. Then wangeria and hummus are combined in a ratio of 2 to 1. This is laid out on a dish, decorated with pumpkin slices, mint and basil. Top the salad with fresh orange juice, olive oil and sugar syrup.
- Pancakes with Vangeria … 200 grams of sifted flour is combined with 300 ml of warmed milk, 15 grams of fresh yeast, 2 eggs, a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of sugar. The dough is thoroughly mixed, covered with a towel and left in a warm place for an hour. The flesh of the vangeria is cut into small cubes and added later to the dough. Spread the pancakes on a slightly oiled and heated frying pan with a large spoon. Fry on both sides. Served with condensed milk or honey.
- Vangeria mousse … Half a kilogram of wangeria fruits are peeled, seeds are removed and cut into cubes. Combine them with 650 ml of water, 5 tablespoons of sugar and citric acid (on the tip of a knife). The ingredients are put on a slow fire and wait for the fruit to boil. The resulting mixture is whipped with a blender until puree. Then add 5 tablespoons of semolina and boil again (4-5 minutes), not forgetting to stir. Allow the mass to cool and beat again. It should turn white and increase significantly in volume. The prepared mousse is placed in the refrigerator for several hours to thicken it more.
- Vangeria cookies … The pulp is passed through a grater, combined with 250 grams of sifted flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder for the dough. Then add an egg, 100 grams of melted margarine and 5 tablespoons of sour cream. Knead the dough. Cover the baking sheet with baking paper and lay out small portions of the future cookies. Bake at 180-190 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.
- Wild Medlar Marshmallow … 500 grams of exotic fruit is cut into slices and put on a small fire. Cook for about 15-20 minutes. Then the slices are passed through a sieve and allowed to cool. Meanwhile, 3 egg whites are separated from the yolks. Mix the ingredients and add 400 grams of sugar. Beat everything thoroughly with a blender until a thick and viscous foam is formed. It is distributed in silicone molds. Marshmallows are baked at 70-80 degrees for a couple of hours. You can take out the dessert only when it is firm to the touch. Served cold with cocoa or milk.
- Cottage cheese soufflé in the microwave … Beat the egg with 5 grams of vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt. Vangeria is passed through a grater. Then the ingredients are mixed, 250 grams of fat cottage cheese and a teaspoon of honey are added. The resulting mass is placed in special baking dishes and placed in the microwave for 5 minutes at a power of 800 watts. The soufflé is delicious both cold and hot.
Vangeriya is a popular ingredient in traditional South African cuisine.
Interesting facts about vanger
The most common variety of Vangeria is Vangueria infausta. An interesting South American belief is associated with its name. Literally translated from Latin, it means "unhappy." Residents believed that if a cow feeds on the leaves of this tree, it will only give birth to gobies. For this reason, the population tried to graze their livestock away from the Vangeria. Moreover, wood is not even used to light fires.
The tree can be cultivated in a temperate climatic zone, however, on an agricultural scale, it has not gained popularity. The wild medlar is often used in landscape design, since its bushy trunk has decorative properties and is easy to shape. But it is recommended to do this in the first years of life, since then it will be more difficult to give the plant the desired appearance. An exotic tree is often planted in order to prevent the demolition of the fertile layer by weathering or floods, curb the growth of ravines and reduce the spread of sand.
In the years of lack of yields, it was vangeriya that repeatedly saved the inhabitants of the countries of South Africa from starvation. The fruits contain a lot of water and nutrients. The leaves and roots of wild medlar are often used in folk medicine. For example, tinctures are used to relieve swelling and bruising under the eyes, and decoctions are given to patients as a laxative and anesthetic. They also help with snake bites, treating malaria, bronchopulmonary and skin diseases, and reduce pain during menstruation. The dried leaves are added to baby baths. They relieve inflammation, accelerate the regeneration of the wounded areas of the epidermis. Vangeria extract is added to medicines and toothpastes. Mampoer or brandy is a special alcoholic drink, the details of which are kept secret by the South African people. It is supplied to America and European countries at a high cost.
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