Chemical composition and caloric content of red sapote. Useful action, features of the aroma and taste of the fruit. Harmful if overused. Fruit recipes. Interesting Facts. In addition, red sapote has monosaccharides that make it possible to replenish the body's energy costs, regulate the activity of the cardiovascular system and enhance the body's protective function. They also prevent the risk of developing cancer.
Contraindications and harm of red sapote
Since tropical fruits can cause an allergic reaction, pregnant women and children under three years old should completely exclude them from their diet. It is also worth paying attention to the shelf life of the red sapote.
Absolute contraindications to the use of mamey:
- Diabetes … The ingredients in the fruit cause dry mouth, fever, excessive irritability and frequent weight fluctuations. In addition, mom stimulates the production of glucose in the blood.
- Obesity … Due to the high percentage of carbohydrates, body weight increases due to body fat. In the body, an imbalance occurs between the costs and absorption of energy, the general well-being worsens, the activity of the pancreas and liver is disrupted.
- Individual intolerance to individual components … The tropical fruit can cause skin rashes, burning, tenderness, general malaise, and headaches. Nausea, vomiting and anaphylactic shock are also observed.
In addition, spasms in the epigastric region and swelling of the extremities may appear. If you do not give in to heat treatment of immature fruits, then you can earn yourself esophageal erosion or stomatitis.
The harm from red sapote can manifest itself as follows:
- Allergic reaction … The components of the product enhance the contractile activity of smooth muscles, cause swelling of the mucous membranes and the secretion of large amounts of mucus.
- Deterioration of the brain … Mamey has a sedative effect, causes weakness, apathy and drops in blood pressure.
- Increased urge to use the toilet … Since the fetus contains a lot of water, then, consequently, metabolic processes are accelerated and the bladder is toned. Concomitant symptoms are sleep disturbances, the likelihood of cystitis, and increased irritability.
Before adding red sapote to food, you should make sure that it does not cause pain and individual intolerance. It is recommended to consult an allergist about this.
How mama fruits are eaten
Ripe red sapote fruits are washed, lightly rubbed with a brush to get rid of the top layer of scales. Then they are cut in half, the bone is removed and the pulp is eaten with a spoon. If desired, you can cut the fruit into wedges.
The pulp is dried, frozen and even canned. On its basis, jams, marmalades, smoothies and punches are prepared. Unripe fruits can be eaten like vegetables. But it is important to remember that a mother, torn green, will not ripen, but only rot, so you should not delay cooking it. The fruits are either boiled or stewed like a pumpkin. A tincture is made from the bark of the mameya tree, which helps with a strong cough and has a soothing effect on the respiratory tract.
Peeled red sapote kernels can be fried, powdered, or boiled. They are combined with cocoa and thus dark chocolate is obtained.
In southern Mexico, crushed mamey kernels are mixed with cinnamon, sugar, and cornmeal to form the nutritious drink of golol.
The seeds are cold pressed and thus produce a thick oil that resembles petroleum jelly in consistency and color. It is often used in cooking because it contains essential fatty acids. One red sapote tree can produce 50 to 100 kg of fruit. To collect a ton of fruit, you need to walk around 25 trees. Pickers cut them with long sticks with a blade at the end. The fruits are then transported in nets on donkeys directly to the market.
To make sure that the fruit is ripe, it is worth scraping the skin with a knife near its leg. If you see orange-red pulp, you can safely take it.
Red sapote recipes
Red sapote fruits can be eaten fresh, added to ice cream, baked goods, meat dishes, desserts and milkshakes. Due to the presence of a hard skin on the fruit, it can be stored for about a month in the refrigerator. There are the following recipes with mom:
- Pie with apples and mom … 100 grams of butter is thoroughly mixed with 50 grams of sugar and 1.5 cups of flour. Outwardly, the dough will resemble large crumbs. Add 1 egg yolk, a tablespoon of sour cream, half a teaspoon of baking powder to it. The dough is kneaded, wrapped with cling film and placed in the refrigerator for half an hour. The red sapote is peeled and cut into thin slices along with the apples. A frying pan is liberally greased with butter, a pinch of sugar is added, and then the fruit is fried over low heat. Spices are added to them and stir regularly. Sprinkle a baking dish with breadcrumbs. The resulting dough is divided into two uneven parts. Most of them are rolled thinly with a rolling pin and placed on the bottom of the mold. Put the filling on top. Then the remaining dough is cut into strips and twisted into a spiral. They are spread with a net over the filling, smeared with protein and placed in the oven. Bake at 180-200 degrees for about 35 minutes. Sprinkle the cake with icing sugar before serving.
- Samsa with mom … 3 cups flour is sifted into a bowl and combined with an egg and 200 ml of water. The dough is thoroughly kneaded, covered with a clean towel and left for an hour. Then it is rolled out in a thin layer, greased with melted butter and rolled into a roll. The dough is placed in the refrigerator for 5 hours. Meanwhile, 50 grams of fat tail lamb fat and the fruit of the red sapote are cut into small cubes. Peel 2 medium onions and cut into thin half rings. The ingredients are mixed with a pinch of salt, sugar and pepper. The roll is cut into small pieces and rolled into flat cakes. Spread the filling on each and pinch in the shape of a triangle. Samsa is spread on a baking sheet and baked at 200 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.
- Baked Mamey Pancakes … The oven is preheated, and the baking sheet is greased with butter. Mamey is removed from the bone and passed through a grater. Add 3 eggs, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, a tablespoon of sugar, a pinch of soda and 2 cups of flour to it. Mix thoroughly, the consistency of the dough should resemble thick sour cream. Spoon the pancakes onto a baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes.
- Red sapote cream soup … The mama fruit is baked in the oven for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, 300 grams of shallots, 100 grams of celery stalks baked by mom and 200 grams of boiled potatoes are cut into thin strips. Beat the ingredients with a blender until puree and simmer for about 20 minutes over low heat.
- Soup with red sapote … Red sapote is peeled, pitted and cut into cubes. They are laid out on a baking sheet greased with olive oil, sprinkled with salt and spices. Bake at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, peel the ginger root and chop it finely along with the garlic. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the olive oil, fry two large onions and add the rest of the ingredients. Pour 0.5 teaspoon of curry powder and a liter of filtered water there. Stir the food regularly and bring to a boil, then add the baked red sapote. Cook for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, 15-20 peeled shrimps are fried in a frying pan from different sides, salted and pepper them. Then the ingredients are whipped with a blender, 400 grams of coconut milk is poured in and heated to a boil. The soup is poured into bowls and cilantro leaves and shrimp are distributed over each.
- Cream mousse … 300 grams of red sapote is boiled and mashed with a blender. 400 ml of milk is boiled, 3 tablespoons of semolina, juice of 2 freshly squeezed oranges are added. Boil the ingredients for a few minutes and stir regularly. Then red sapote puree and honey (optional) are added to them. Cream mousse is poured into glasses. Garnish with orange slices and mint petals before serving.
Red sapote is in harmony with fruits, vegetables and spices. It is popular in Mexican, Asian and Colombian cuisines.
Interesting facts about mom
The wood of the red sapote is very durable, therefore it is often used in construction and for carpentry work.
The Indians who inhabited the territory of southern Mexico several centuries ago highly appreciated the fruits of the red sapote. They raised it with their mother, and paid tribute with its fruits. Having come to these lands, the Spaniards began to destroy crops and cut down tropical trees. And although the Indians left, they did not forget the red sapote. Mamey is grown as a house tree. Its size is regulated by annual pruning. The container in which it grows must be spacious and filled with loose soil. Before planting, seeds should be soaked in warm water for a day and energized. They are sown 7-10 cm deep. Grown under a film at 28-32 degrees. Seeds germinate after 40-60 days. Do not forget that a tropical tree needs light and constant humidity. There is latex (milky sap) in the tissues of the tree. It consists of 30-45% vegetable rubber.
In El Salvador and Guatemala, red sapote oil is used to make a moisturizing face toner, added to anti-baldness products. It also contains ingredients that help treat rheumatic diseases, reduce muscle pain and remove fungus. During research in 1970, scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, discovered that mama oil helps keep hair healthy and strong.
The Aztecs consumed the shells from the seeds of the red sapote to fight epileptic seizures, and the cake was used as a compress for skin irritations. Modern Mexicans grind the seeds, dilute them with dry red wine and drink for rheumatism and kidney stones. Also, the eyes are washed with a broth from the bones in case of severe inflammatory processes.
According to one version, "mamy" is translated from the Indian dialect as "orange", and according to the other - "round sweet fruit with large seeds."
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Before adding mom to food, you need to make sure it is fresh. In this case, you should pay attention to the relative softness of the peel and its brown color.
