Yacon tastes like pears and is loved by people because of its sweet taste, crisp and tender taste, juicy and crystal clear. Eating yacon raw can taste its original flavor and crisp taste, and at the same time, it can also absorb rich nutrients, which is very beneficial to the body. The following is an introduction to how to eat yacon. Contents of this article 1. How to eat yacon better 2. Nutritional value of yacon 3. How to eat yacon 1How to eat yacon betterIt is better to eat yacon raw directly. Because yacon can be eaten raw directly, you can taste its original flavor and crisp taste, and at the same time you can absorb rich nutrients, which is very beneficial to the body. In addition, yacon can also be used to make salads, stews, and snacks. Yacon tastes more like a pear and is loved by people for its sweet taste, crisp and tender texture, rich juice and crystal clear texture. In the food industry, yacon can also be processed into preserved fruits, fruit chips, jellies, fruit cakes, canned foods, etc. Yacon is rich in protein and minerals, as well as trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium, and selenium. 2Nutritional value of yaconYacon is a low-calorie food, rich in sweet oligofructose, but it is not absorbed by the human body, so it is very suitable for diabetics and dieters. Yacon is rich in more than 20 kinds of amino acids and multiple vitamins and minerals needed by the human body, especially oligosaccharides, which can promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms. The fructooligosaccharide content of yacon is 60-70% of the dry matter, which is the highest among all plants. It is also rich in minerals and trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium, and selenium. Japanese research has found that taking 3-6g of fructooligosaccharide per day can reduce the content of toxic carcinogenic compounds in human feces by more than 40% within 3 weeks. Yacon carbohydrates are rarely absorbed by the human body, so it is very suitable for diabetics and dieters. Fructooligosaccharides have: 1. Promote digestion and regulate the gastrointestinal tract. 2. It is a promoter of beneficial intestinal flora and produces bifidobacterial factors. 3. Regulate blood, eliminate high blood lipids, and effectively control cholesterol and diabetes. 4. Regulate bowel movements and prevent and treat diarrhea. 5. Reduce heat, clear toxins, prevent and treat pimples and acne. 6. Improve immunity. 3How to eat yaconYacon can be eaten raw, fried, stewed, made into snacks, etc. It can also be processed into beverages, preserved fruits, fruit wine, jam, fruit cakes, canned foods, etc. Yacon, also known as ginseng fruit, snow lotus potato, etc., has a thin skin, rich juice, no residue, and a good taste. The leaves and petals of yacon can also be made into scented tea, and its stems can be made into high-quality feed. Yacon is native to the central plateau of the Andes Mountains in South America and is currently grown in China, New Zealand, Japan, Brazil, South Korea and other regions. Yacon is generally stored in a cool, ventilated place, but due to its high water content and thin skin, it should not be stored for too long. |
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