Chinese Frozen Waxberry

Chinese Frozen Waxberry Fruit

Processing and Harvesting of Frozen Yangmei (Waxberry) and Nutritional Value

Introduction:

Yangmei (Waxberry) is a fruit that is native to China. It has been widely cultivated in several regions like Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, and Zhejiang.

Yangmei pulp is sweet-tart, with an attractive red color. It is low in calories and high in antioxidants and vitamins. The fruit can be consumed raw,

or it can be processed into wine, jams, and jellies. One popular way of preserving Yangmei is freezing. In this article, we will discuss the processing and

harvesting of frozen Yangmei, its nutritional value, and the suitable period of storage for different age groups.

frozen Bayberry(Waxberry)

Bayberry(Waxberry) packing

Bayberry(Waxberry) in bulk

Processing of Frozen Yangmei:

The processing of frozen Yangmei involves several steps. These include:

1. Selection:

Only fully ripened fruits of Yangmei should be selected for processing. Unripe or over-ripe fruits should be rejected.

2. Washing:

Selected fruits should be washed thoroughly with clean water to remove any dirt, dust, or insect infestation.

3. Blanching:

Blanching is done to destroy any enzymes or bacteria that might affect the quality and shelf-life of the fruit. Blanching should be done for 2-3 minutes in boiling water, then immediately cool in ice-cold water.

4. Sorting and Packaging:

After blanching, the fruits should be sorted again to ensure that any damaged, or deformed fruit is removed. Then, they should be packed in airtight containers or zip-lock bags with no air inside.

Harvesting of Yangmei:

Yangmei can easily be harvested since it grows on small trees. It should be harvested once the fruits are fully ripened and have turned dark red. One important point to note is to be gentle when harvesting, as they can quickly become damaged. Once harvested, they should be stored in a cool, dry, and airy place to prevent damage and insect infestation.

Nutritional Value of Frozen Yangmei:

Frozen Yangmei has retained its nutritional value as compared to fresh fruits. It is an excellent source of antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K. Specifically, frozen Yangmei has the following nutritional values:

1. High in Antioxidants:

Yangmei has high antioxidant content that helps to protect the body’s cells from damage, which can lead to various diseases like cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

2. Good Source of Fiber:

Frozen Yangmei is also high in fiber, and it can help to improve digestive health, reduce cholesterol levels, and lower the risk of certain types of cancer.

3. Rich in Vitamin C:

Frozen Yangmei is an excellent source of vitamin C, which is known to boost the immune system, fight off colds and flu, and protect the body from oxidative stress.

4. Rich in Vitamin K:

Frozen Yangmei is also an excellent source of vitamin K, which is essential for maintaining healthy bones, regulating blood clotting, and preventing osteoporosis.

Suitable Storage Period for Different Age Groups:

The storage period of frozen Yangmei varies according to the age group and frequency of consumption. It is recommended to consume frozen Yangmei regularly to maintain a healthy diet.

1. Infants and Toddlers (6-23 months):

Frozen Yangmei is not recommended for infants and toddlers as they do not have fully developed digestive systems. They may experience diarrhea or other digestive problems when consuming frozen Yangmei.

2. Children (2-12 years):

Frozen Yangmei can be consumed by children, but they should limit the intake to not more than two pieces per day. It is recommended to store frozen Yangmei for not more than six months.

3. Teenagers (13-19 years):

Frozen Yangmei can be consumed in moderation for teenagers. It is recommended to store frozen Yangmei for not more than nine months.

4. Adults (20-59 years):

Frozen Yangmei can be consumed in moderation by adults. It is recommended to store frozen Yangmei for not more than twelve months.

5. Elderly (60 and above):

Frozen Yangmei can be consumed in moderation by the elderly. It is recommended to store frozen Yangmei for not more than six months.

Conclusion:

Frozen Yangmei is a healthy snack that is rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K. The processing of frozen Yangmei involves several steps, including selection, washing, blanching, sorting, and packaging. It is also crucial to harvest Yangmei when fully ripe and to store them in a cool, dry, and airy place to prevent damage and insect infestation. The suitable storage period for frozen Yangmei varies according to the age group. It is recommended to consume frozen Yangmei regularly to maintain a healthy diet.

Specification

The nutritional value of bayberry is very high, rich in sugar, organic acids, cellulose, minerals, vitamins, and contains a certain amount of protein, pectin and amino acids. At the same time, the calcium, phosphorus, iron content in the bayberry is also very high.

The health care function of bayberry mainly includes:

1. Invigorating spleen and appetizing, detoxifying and dispelling cold.

2. Astringent, anti-inflammatory and diarrhea. Bayberry sour taste, with astringent, anti-inflammatory effect, Escherichia coli, dysentery bacillus and other bacteria have inhibitory effect, can treat dysentery, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

3. Promote digestion and increase appetite.

4. Prevent cancer. Bayberry contains vitamins B and C, which play an important role in cancer prevention and cancer prevention. The cyanamide and fat oil contained in bayberry kernel also have the effect of inhibiting cancer cells.

5. Dispel heat and promote fluid production. Bayberry fresh fruit and digestion, thirst, is the summer summer good, can prevent heat stroke, to Sha, relieve thirst.

6. The fruit acid contains can prevent the sugar in the body from converting to fat, which helps to lose weight.

Bayberry is an ideal food raw material, can be processed into bayberry juice, bayberry jam, bayberry dried fruit, bayberry thick pulp, Bayberry wine, bayberry vinegar, bayberry preserved fruit, bayberry milk, bayberry bread, bayberry biscuits and other foods.

The bayberry juice processed from the bayberry fruit is not only sweet and sour, but also a nutritious juice with high therapeutic value. It is also a healthy drink that conforms to the trend and meets the needs of modern people.

According to the determination: the sugar content of high-quality bayberry pulp is 12%-13%, the acid content is 0.5%-1.1%, rich in cellulose, mineral elements, vitamins and a certain amount of protein, fat, pectin and 8 kinds of amino acids beneficial to the human body, its fruit calcium, phosphorus, iron content is more than 10 times higher than other fruits.

Nutrient content per 100g of arbutus edible food: Water 83.4-92.0 g, calories 28 kcal, protein 0.8 g, fat 0.2 g, carbohydrate 5.7 g, dietary fiber 1 g, juice sugar 12-13 g, acid content 0.5-1.8 g, thiamine 10 μg, riboflavin 50 μg, niacin 0.3 mg, retinol equivalent 92 μg, carotene 0.3 μg, Vitamin A7 MCG, vitamin C9 mg, vitamin E0.81 mg, calcium 14 mg, magnesium 10 mg, iron 1 mg, manganese 0.72 mg, zinc 0.14 mg, copper 20 MCG, potassium 149 mg, phosphorus 8 mg, sodium 0.7 mg, Selenium 0.31 MCG.

What kind of bayberry to eat is good? Where’s a good place to eat?
Now the most fierce momentum on the market is Xianju Arbutus, a treasure on a search are Xianju water chestnuts arbutus, Xianju East Kui Arbutus, then this Xianju is where? What do water chestnuts and Dongkui refer to?

Xianju, located in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, is the famous hometown of red bayberry. Although Xianju is now the most famous bayberry, there are actually many places in China that produce bayberry, such as Ningbo Yuyao and Cixi, which were originally called the hometown of China’s Bayberry, Fuan in Fujian, Shantou in Guangdong, Jingzhou in Hunan, and these places are very famous.

As for water chestnuts and Dongkui actually refer to the varieties of bayberry, in fact, there are hundreds of varieties of bayberry, here is to introduce some common varieties.

Water chestnuts and arbutus

The reason why it is called water chestnut Yangmei is because its color is close to purple black when it is mature, which is very similar to water chestnut, so it is called water chestnut Yangmei. It was originally grown in Yuyao, but now it has been widely cultivated. The bayberry fruit of water chestnut is medium in size and dark in color, but the core is small and the meat is high in sweetness. It is a very popular variety and belongs to one of the precocious varieties.

Dongkui Arbutus

After the water chestnut arbutus, Xianju grand launch is the East Kui arbutus. It is relatively late maturing. It was originally produced in Huangyan, Zhejiang Province, and is now the most important variety in Xianju. A listen to its name will feel a domineer, it grew really domineer, a big head, almost 25 grams, bigger than the water chestnuts a circle, the big can have the size of a ping-pong ball. It tastes sweet, contains little acid, tastes harder than water chestnuts, the fruit is also better preserved. Because it is a very ideal economic variety.

I like to eat, because it is so big, you can eat a lot of flesh, feel super cool.

In addition to these two most popular varieties, there are some varieties also occupy a certain market share. For example

Late rice arbutus

It is indeed a “late arrival” bayberry, about 20 days later than other varieties, the main production area in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. The fruit is medium in size, but it has a strong bayberry taste, and those who like bayberry taste can choose this one.

Sooty plum

This is indeed the most common species of red bayberry in Guangdong, large, dark color, belongs to the late-maturing variety, its flesh is very strong, eat soft and delicious, sweetness is relatively high, because the water is relatively less, so it is relatively easy to transport. One way to identify it is that it has a little bump on its tail.

Jingzhou arbutus

The red bayberry from Hunan, my hometown, is also the earliest variety of red bayberry I have eaten in my memory. Jingzhou Yangmei medium head, red purple, there are some slightly sour, like sweet and sour mouth should like. But it can’t be stored. Jingzhou is also the hometown of red bayberry, and friends in Hunan Province can consider going to the weekend to pick red bayberry activities.

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2.How long is the Shelf Life about waxberry?

24 months in -18 degree storage.

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