Useful properties of kumquat: a universal fruit

Useful properties of kumquat have been known since ancient times, especially this fruit is used in China and Japan. However, thanks to the large area of its growing today, it is gaining popularity almost everywhere.

After the overseas fruits became available to the Russian people, the useful properties of kumquat became known in our country. It looks like a small orange in the shape of an oval. He has long been recognized both in the historical territory of his cultivation in Japan, and in the US, China, Argentina, Israel and many other countries. In addition, it is grown as a houseplant for decorating interiors. Useful properties of kumquat are due to the fact that it is considered an excellent source of vitamins A, B and C, dietary fibers. In its fresh form, it can safely be eaten together with the skin. For long-term storage, it is salted, dried or canned.

Japanese quince fortunella, also called kumquat, the useful properties of which today every year increase the popularity of this fruit, contains very few calories. It contains a large number of vitamins, cellulose, antioxidants, minerals (calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, manganese, zinc, selenium, copper) and essential oils. All this makes kumquat very attractive for wide application both in medicine and everyday nutrition. Particularly among the antioxidants is carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and tannin.

When kumquat is dried, its benefits for a number of indicators remain almost at the same level as fresh fruit. The essential oils contained in it have a bactericidal effect. Therefore, it can be used for the treatment of colds and the destruction of fungi. With its help you can lower the level of cholesterol. In addition, kumquat is a good tool for dealing with hangover syndrome. The minerals contained in it contribute to the normalization of blood pressure and heart rhythm, participate in the processes of oxidation in cells and the formation of erythrocytes.

Useful properties of kumquat appear in it because of the high content of vitamin C, it is recommended for rapid healing of wounds, prevention of diabetes, arthritis, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. To get a daily rate, it's enough to eat just eight raw fruits. The presence in the fruit of fat-soluble vitamin A makes it an excellent tool for the prevention of skin diseases, musculoskeletal tissue, nails and teeth. In addition, for people this is a good alternative to carrot juice. The vitamins of group B (riboflavin, pyridoxine, folate, thiamine, niacin) contained in the kumquat contribute to better assimilation of food (similar to cofactors). Having eaten eight fruits, you can provide ten percent of the daily portion of calcium, which is needed for the formation of bone tissue, teeth, transmission of nerve impulses.

Because of the density of kumquat with dietary fiber, its consumption has a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract, heart health, insulin concentration and blood glucose level. The fruit contains tannins, pectins, cellulose and a number of polysaccharides. There are no serious contraindications among people for kumquat. True, it is not necessary to consume it excessively, kidney irritation may appear. In cooking, tea with kumquats, confiture and marmalade from this fruit is most famous.