Sun-dried pears - a great option for a variety of diet and children's menus. In Russia, this product has long occupied an honorable place on the table among other dried delicacies. But it is not in vain that our great-grandfathers loved the above fruit so much! Sun-dried pears do not lose their properties at all during drying and remain incredibly tasty and healthy for the human body.
The beneficial composition of pears
The above product is extremely rich in vitamins, minerals and other substances. Pear contains:
- alimentary fiber;
- glucose
- fructose;
- starch;
- tannins ;
- di and monosaccharides;
- ash;
- carbohydrates;
- vitamins: retinol, thiamine, riboflavin, B5, pyridoxine, beta-carotene, PP;
- micro and macro elements: iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc, potassium, molybdenum, iodine, silicon and others;
- natural antibiotic arbutin.
Thanks to this composition, dried pear in its useful properties does not give way to dried bananas, dates, dried apricots, papaya, pineapples.
In addition, it should be noted that the drying process does not affect the content of the above substances in the fruit. The pear retains all the qualities of fresh fruits.
Sun-dried pears: benefits and harms
This fruit enriches the human body with various substances: vitamins, trace elements and others. The main value of this product is the content of
dietary fiber in its composition
.
In addition, the amount of folic acid pear bypasses blackcurrant. And this is an indicator! After all, vitamin B9 is responsible for a person’s good mood, since it is directly involved in the production of hormones of happiness. Therefore, this fruit has a refreshing and invigorating effect on the body.
Folic acid also supports the cardiovascular and immune systems, supplies carbon for the synthesis of hemoglobin and affects the development and growth of all body tissues.
In addition, dried pears have low energy value. Their benefits are excessively large, especially for people observing a dietary diet.
The harm of the above fetus is observed only if there is an individual intolerance to the product. Also, experts recommend using a limited number of dried pears for people with diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
The effect of pears on the body
This product has various effects on the human body, namely:
- diuretic;
- antitussive;
- restorative;
- antipyretic.
In addition, dried pears have the ability to influence the intestinal flora, prevent the development of inflammatory processes in the kidneys and bladder, increase the acidity of gastric juice and inhibit the development of pathogenic microbes in the stomach and intestines.
Also, the above product perfectly removes toxins from the body, lowers cholesterol, cleanses the intestines, prevents the development of rotting processes in the colon, promotes muscle growth. Sun-dried pears strengthen the walls of blood vessels, improve blood composition and capillary penetration.
If you regularly eat this product, the person's working capacity increases , the symptoms of dizziness are eliminated and the mood rises.
This fruit is recommended for people with the following diseases and conditions:
- problems with the heart and its system;
- digestive disorders;
- Obesity
- insomnia;
- diabetes mellitus;
- colds;
- disorders of the nervous system;
- Depression
- fatigue;
- severe headaches.
Calorie dried pears
100 g of this product contains 246 kcal. Therefore, observing the diet, you should consider this indicator, which have dried pears. Calorie content is 12% of the daily norm.
In addition, dried pears contain:
- 62 g of carbohydrates (this is 23% of the norm per day);
- 2 g of protein (this is 3% of the daily requirement).
This product does not contain fat at all.
Sun-dried pears: recipe
These fruits of any variety are great for drying. The main requirement for them - pears must be ripe and dense, have a thin skin. It should be noted that overripe and spoiled fruits are categorically not suitable.
Fruits must be washed thoroughly. Cut the pears in half, remove the core and pour with sugar in a ratio of 3: 1. They should be infused a little more than a day at room temperature. Then discard the fruits in a colander, and add sugar (half of the first portion) to their juice and boil for several minutes.
Put pears in this liquid and boil for about 12 minutes. Then again toss the pears into a colander.
Then the fruit must be laid out on a baking sheet so that they do not touch each other. Dry the pears 3 times for 30 minutes in an oven heated to 60 degrees Celsius.
How to choose dried pears?
Overdried and soft fruits are not worth buying. Quality dried pears are distinguished by the following features:
- moderately dry;
- elastic;
- opaque
- shriveled;
- matte.
If the purchased fruit has a bitter taste, this is a sign of improper production technology. Therefore, it is better to buy the goods not in bulk, but in the original packaging, which indicates the expiration date and the number of the corresponding GOST.
Dried fruits are recommended to be stored at a maximum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. In addition, it is important that they are in a dark and damp room. If you provide normal storage conditions for dried pears, then their shelf life can be up to two years.
If these fruits were indoors at normal room temperature, then they should be consumed for up to 12 months.
Sun-dried pears are a tasty and healthy treat. The drying process of these fruits is simple and can be done by any housewife.