Description of Amazonian grapes, peculiarities of its growth, where it is cultivated. Chemical composition and calorie content of berries. Useful properties, are there any special contraindications and risks for abuse. In what form they eat. Interesting facts about the tree. In addition, Amazonian grapes relieve unnecessary stress on the cardiovascular system. Components of the exotic year prevent nervous irritability and help with respiratory ailments.
Contraindications and harm to Amazonian grapes
There were no specific contraindications to the use of Brazilian puruma. But, of course, it is worth observing the norm when using berries. Excessive inclusion of them can provoke dermatosis, respiratory allergies, stool and digestive disorders.
Amazonian grapes can cause serious harm to the body only in such cases:
- Individual intolerance to certain components … There will be severe bouts of nausea, accompanied by vomiting, a rash all over the body, itching in the nose, and a severe cough. Brazilian puruma can negatively affect the gastrointestinal mucosa.
- Pregnancy and lactation … The components of exotic berries can negatively affect the well-being and development of the child. There is a high probability that he will have anaphylactic shock.
- Allergy … Due to the high percentage of ascorbic acid content, the heart rate may become more frequent, there will be tearing, sweating, choking, wheezing in the lungs, and red spots will appear on the skin. There may be severe burning in the eyes and puffiness.
- Increased hemoglobin … A person quickly gets tired, his appetite disappears, his vision deteriorates, and the skin acquires a painful pale color. There are also problems with the activity of the genitourinary system. The blood becomes too thick, which can lead to plaque and blood clots.
Before consuming Amazonian grapes, it is recommended to visit the office of a gastroenterologist and allergist. Thus, you decide for yourself whether you can taste these berries or not.
How are the fruits of Brazilian puruma eaten?
The rough skin of the berries is unsuitable for food, so they cut it off.
Amazonian grapes are dried and added to many traditional dishes from Peru, Brazil and Colombia. The resulting raisins have a piquant aroma and sweet and sour taste.
The fruits can also be eaten fresh. Quite often, wine is made on their basis. Amazonian grapes begin the fermentation process without the addition of yeast, since they already contain wine cultures of fungi.
The exotic plant is actively used in the confectionery industry. Brazilian purum is added to bakery products, confiture, preserves, jam, jam, ice cream and various salads. It is also used to make refreshing drinks, cocktails and compotes.
Amazonian grape recipes
Cooking recipes that include Amazonian grapes won't leave you indifferent. They are characterized by a spicy aroma, exquisite taste and original appearance.
We present to your attention recipes with the fruits of Brazilian puruma:
- Tiffany salad … 2 chicken breasts are thoroughly washed and curried. After that, the meat is fried in an oiled pan. When the breasts are cool, cut them into small cubes. 4 eggs are hard boiled, peeled and chopped. 200 grams of hard cheese is passed through a grater. One bunch of Amazonian grapes is washed and each berry is cut in half. A glass of almonds is fried in a dry skillet and passed through a blender. Then they take a wide dish and put the chicken on the bottom layer. It is smeared with mayonnaise in a thin layer and sprinkled with cheese. Next is the layer of eggs. They are also greased with mayonnaise. Then the ingredients are sprinkled with almonds and again greased with mayonnaise. Top of the salad is decorated with halves of Amazonian grapes.
- Fruit salad … The bunch of Amazonian grapes is thoroughly washed and the berries are plucked from the branch. Each is cut in half. 4-5 ripe kiwis are peeled and then diced. In a bowl, combine the ingredients with a glass of blueberries, raspberries and lime juice. All this is seasoned with 450 grams of whipped cream. The salad is served in bowls or large glasses.
- Pie … The yeast is dissolved in warm water. After 10 minutes, add a pinch of salt and sugar, 400 grams of sifted flour and 4 eggs. Knead a homogeneous dough. Add 20 grams of melted margarine to it and continue to knead. The dough is covered with a towel and placed in a warm place for several hours. When it comes up, knead again and leave for 20-30 minutes. Next, sprinkle the table with flour, roll out the dough and spread half a kilogram of washed Amazon grapes on one half of it. The edges of the dough are greased with an egg and pinched. Leave the cake for 20 minutes so that it can come up, and then place it in an oven preheated to 200 degrees. Bake for about 20-25 minutes.
- Baked chicken … 4 gherkin chickens are washed before cooking, dried, rubbed with salt and pepper. Put a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary inside. In a separate container, combine 80 grams of butter and 10 grams of tarragon. The resulting mixture is applied under the skin of the chickens. Then they are tied with a thread and placed in a deep baking sheet, breasts up. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 180 degrees. Then the chickens are watered with their own juice. After that, they are baked for another half hour. Check them for readiness: if clear juice flows during a puncture, then you can get it out of the oven. Finally, it is worth putting the washed and chopped halves of Amazonian grapes on the chickens, pour over the juice and send them to the oven for 10 minutes. The dish is immediately served on the table.
- Gazpacho with Amazonian grapes … In a saucepan, combine a glass of milk and 200 grams of almonds. Beat with a blender. Gradually add lemon juice, green onions, 2 cups of Amazonian grapes. Salt and pepper the dish at your own discretion. Gazpacho can be served warm or chilled.
- Truffles … 800 grams of Amazonian grapes are thoroughly washed, dried and placed in a wide-bottomed bowl. 200 grams of dark chocolate is melted in a water bath or in the microwave. After it cools down a little, they begin to pour into the grapes, stirring regularly. Make sure it is completely covered in chocolate. 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder is sieved and used as a grape sprinkle. Cover the plate with baking paper, put truffle balls on top and allow them to harden. Before serving, you can put grape-shaped balls in a separate dish, and use mint petals as leaves.
- Chicken salad … 2 chicken breasts are thoroughly washed, rubbed with olive oil, black pepper and salt. The meat is baked in an oven preheated to 150 degrees for about 30 minutes. When it cools down, the bones and skin should be removed. Fillet is cut into cubes. In a bowl combine meat, a glass of Amazonian grapes, 200 ml of mayonnaise, 7 leaves of basil and 50 grams of celery. Stir the salad, salt and pepper at your own discretion.
- Grape vinegar … A kilogram of Amazonian grapes is washed, removed from twigs and skins, and crushed with a mixer. Next, boil 500 ml of water, stir 70 grams of sugar and 8 grams of yeast in it. Then the grape pulp is poured into it, mixed and covered with a wine lid (it is filled with water). The jar is placed in a warm place to ferment for several weeks. It is worth adding water to the lid every day. When the vinegar stops fermenting, strain it through several layers of gauze and put it back in a warm place. Liquid can be poured into glass bottles when it becomes completely transparent.
- Stewed chicken noodles … Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a deep frying pan. Place 2 chicken legs there, rubbed with pepper and salt. Fry the meat until golden brown and set aside. Then add a little more oil and fry 2 garlic cloves, a tablespoon of curry and an onion cut into rings. After that, add 3 tablespoons of the skate and mix thoroughly so that nothing is burnt. The chicken legs are put back in the pan and covered with 3 cups of heavy cream. Cover the meat and bring to a boil. Pour in 300 grams of Amazonian grapes, 150 grams of noodles, 3 tablespoons of mustard and a pinch of dill. Cook for another 15-20 minutes. The dish is served hot on the table.
Amazonian grapes are included in the traditional dishes of many tropical countries. It goes well with spices, fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Interesting facts about Brazilian puruma
The fruits of the Amazonian grapes are very often confused with acai berries, but they are similar only in appearance. Trees have no family ties. Even their taste, chemical composition and properties are different.
The quality of Brazilian purum narrows the marketing opportunities for its distribution in grocery stores. The berries are very tender, do not tolerate long-distance transportation and have a short fresh shelf life.
To determine the "gender" of seeds of Amazonian grapes, they are soaked in water for 13-15 hours. Those that rise to the surface are male plants, they give rise to female plants and absorb moisture well. The seeds are sown in greenhouses at a temperature of 30-32 degrees, and the sprouts that break through are regularly watered. It is best for plants to grow in spacious containers and on a sunny side.
Residents of Latin America use the fruits of Brazilian puruma in folk methods of treatment for diseases of the kidneys and liver. Various decoctions and tinctures are made from them.
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So, Amazonian grapes, when consumed in moderation, can improve overall well-being and tone the body. It has a lot of vital components. However, there are serious problems with transportation, so that outside of the places where it grows, people know about the taste of the fruit only by hearsay.
