Description of tangor. Useful properties and harm when used. How they eat, what dishes and drinks can be prepared from the aromatic fruit. Interesting facts about hybrid citrus. Also in tangora: essential oils - limonene, cadinene, citrals, citronellols, lianols, phytoncides, sugar - glucose, sucrose, fructose.
Useful properties of tangor
It is enough to eat 100 g of hybrid pulp per day in order not to feel a deficiency of ascorbic acid. But the benefits of tangora are not limited to maintaining immunity. Due to the rich chemical composition when eating the fruit:
- Vascular spasms are eliminated, blood flow is normalized.
- The acidity of gastric juice increases, the production of digestive enzymes is stimulated, and the speed of peristalsis is accelerated.
- Mood improves - it is possible to stop the development of depression.
- Sleep disorder is eliminated, the state of the nervous system is normalized, memorization improves, the ability to concentrate increases.
- The skeletal system is strengthened, age-related changes stop.
In the epidemic season, it is possible to prevent the development of chronic pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Tangor has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antimicrobial effect. Thanks to him, you can stop the development of scurvy and prevent vitamin deficiency. Essential oils tone and relax.
Citrus is especially useful for women's health. The use helps to relax, improves the quality of hair and skin, whitens teeth. The external action of the pulp as an ingredient in masks evens out skin color, removes pigmentation.
Harm and contraindications to the use of tangora
Allergic reactions often occur when eating fruits. Like all citrus fruits, tangor is highly allergenic, therefore, it should be introduced with caution in the diet of young children and pregnant women.
Harm from tangor is possible with the following diseases and conditions:
- Acidic gastritis and peptic ulcer;
- With accelerated peristalsis and increased flatulence;
- During exacerbations of chronic dermatological diseases;
- With stomatitis, painful sensations intensify.
Do not overuse citrus fruits. Heartburn or allergies may appear. Even if there was no allergic reaction before, it can develop. It is considered sufficient to eat 2-3 fruits a day, no more.
How to eat tangor
It is preferable to eat citruses raw, peeling and slicing them. The flesh is juicy, and if you bite from the whole fruit, the juice will run down the chin and can stain clothes.
How else is tangor eaten? Jam and jelly are made from it, candied fruits are made, juice is squeezed out of the pulp, adding it to sauces for meat and fish.
Can be used as an ingredient in various salads, combining with tropical and common fruits, vegetables, cheeses and vegetable oils.
Tangor recipes
When purchasing citrus fruits, you should pay attention to the quality of the skin. Whole, without white and dark spots, elastic - you can safely acquire the fruits. If the peel is broken, rotting quickly sets in, and it is dangerous to eat such fruits.
Tangor recipes:
- Rum cake … Ingredients: butter - 230 g, 1 tangor, half a glass of flour, a little less than a glass of sugar, chicken eggs - 4 pieces, baking powder - 0.5 tsp, vanilla extract - a quarter tsp, Jamaican rum - 3 tbsp … l., freshly squeezed tangora juice - 4 tbsp. l., guava jelly - 8 tbsp. l., a glass of heavy cream. First, a cream is made so that it has time to cool and thicken. Guava jelly and tangora juice are poured into an enamel pot together, allowed to boil so that the mass thickens. Stir constantly to obtain a homogeneous structure. Remove from heat, cool slightly, add rum. Whipped cream with vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of sugar separately. The cream and impregnation are removed in the refrigerator. Remove the zest from the tangor, knead the dough from eggs, flour, baking powder. Cake cakes are baked in a frying pan. Then spread on a baking sheet and watered with impregnation. Then they are laid on top of each other, coated with cream and decorated with them on top.
- Tangor jam without peel … The fruits are peeled, the slices are cut in half and the seeds are removed, covered with sugar. Calculation: 1 kg of pulp for 0.5 kg of sugar. Pour everything into a saucepan, stir, put on a small fire and cook, stirring constantly. As soon as all the sugar dissolves, juice appears, rum or brandy is poured into the pan, a quarter of a glass, a little star anise is added, on the tip of a knife, boiled for another 10 minutes. Then add 2 tsp. vanilla sugar and a little cinnamon. Turn off after another 3 minutes.
- Chicken salad … The chicken fillet is boiled and separated into fibers. The tangor slices are cut in half and the dense separating films are removed. They rub salted hard cheese, tear lettuce leaves with their hands. Any dressing: mayonnaise, unsweetened yogurt with lemon juice. If sprinkled with crushed almonds, it tastes even better.
- Exotic salad … Preparation begins with dressing, mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil. All ingredients are taken in 1, 5-2 tablespoons. A handful of sweet black grapes are pitted by cutting into 2 beautiful even halves. You can experiment with grapes, take the varieties "Muscat" or "Cardinal". One chicken fillet is cut into strips, 5-6 walnuts are peeled and kernels are pounded. The avocado is cut into beautiful slices, cut in half. 2-3 leaves of Chinese cabbage are torn by hands, lettuce is spread on them in layers. The first is tangor wedges, the second is fillet and a little dressing is poured. Next - avocado, chopped spinach (about half a glass), tangerines again, the rest of the fillet. Sprinkled with dressing, decorated with grapes and nuts. Sprinkle with black pepper. Before serving, let it brew in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- Homemade ice cream … Tangor, 8 pieces, cleaned, pitted, interrupted in a blender. To make the ice cream more tender, grind it through a metal sieve. Again, put a gentle puree in a blender, pour in 400 g of sour cream, low-fat, no more than 20%, and a jar of condensed milk. Interrupt so that the mixture becomes homogeneous, laid out in forms and put into the freezer.
Tangor Drink Recipes
The simplest tangor drink is juice. Only if it is planned to prepare it for the winter, it is necessary to bring to a boil and add sugar - for 1 liter of juice 500 g.
More complex drinks:
- Milk cocktail … Three tangoras are divided into slices, bones and coarse white fibers are removed. Grind in a blender, filter to make juice. Whisk a glass of milk, then pour in tangor juice, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a tablespoon of honey. Beat again, chill directly in a bowl on ice, beat again until fluffy foam is achieved.
- "Magic" drink … Tangor, 2 pieces, interrupt in a blender and squeeze out the juice. Cool. Mix in a blender half a glass of cold kefir, fruit juice, a tablespoon of nut syrup. Can be acidified with lemon juice.
- Spark … Squeeze tangora juice into a shaker, pour 2 tablespoons of cold water mixed with the same amount of honey there. A finely chopped sprig of rosemary, 40 g of vodka and a tablespoon of champagne, 1, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice are thrown there. Mix well. Add ice before serving.
Interesting facts about tangor
In Spain, tangor began to be cultivated at the end of the 20th century, in 1971. The most popular variety is Ortanique, which is called differently in different provinces: Orantanique, Artounik, Australique, Tambor, Villa Late, Uruline. Already from Spain, the culture spread to South Africa, Cyprus and Israel.
There are several types of true tangoras:
- Japanese is satsuma or Citrus unshiu.
- Inshiu - artificially cultivated.
- Chinese tankan - grows wild.
- Markot is a completely unexplored variety, rarely found in the wild in Florida, special qualities are unknown.
- Ortanik or Ortanique - discovered in Jamaica in 1920.
There is a theory that crossing happened naturally, tangerine and orange trees grew nearby. Other names are tambor, mandora or mandor. The first natural tangor is considered to be the Temple or Temple, discovered in the middle of the 19th century. But after the variety was taken to Florida in 1896, the plant was domesticated.
The fruits retain their beneficial properties on trees, but it is recommended to remove ripe fruits no later than 2 months after ripening. Tangor does not spoil on the shelf in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. But if rotting begins, it is better to remove the peel and squeeze out the juice.
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The variety is easy to grow on a windowsill. It is not necessary to purchase cuttings in a special store, it is enough to buy fruits once, eat and plant seeds. To grow an indoor tree, special conditions are not required - it is enough to maintain a constant temperature. If it drops below 15 ° C, the plants will die.
