Nutritional value of Pitaya
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Last Update: 2011-05-26
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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Huolongguo, also known as honglongguo and qinglongguo, belongs to Cactaceae The shape of the fruit is peculiar and bright, the peel is bright red, and the flesh is white It is a new variety of cactus fruit It originated in the tropical area of Mexico and Central America, and then it was introduced into Vietnam, Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries and Taiwan Province of China by the French and Dutch Nutrients: pitaya is rich in nutrients, and its pulp contains water, protein, fat, fiber, carotene, iron, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B, vitamin C, glucose, fructose and other components Nutritional value: pitaya fruit contains plant albumin and anthocyanin, rich vitamins and water-soluble dietary fiber, which are rare in general plants Albumin can detoxify heavy metal poisoning and protect the stomach wall There are anthocyanins in grape skin, red beet and other fruits and vegetables, but the content of anthocyanins in the fruit of huolongguo is the highest, especially in the fruit of red meat It has the function of anti-oxidation, anti free radical and anti-aging, and can improve the prevention of brain cell degeneration and inhibit the occurrence of dementia Pitaya also contains vitamin C, which can whiten the skin, as well as water-soluble dietary fiber, which can reduce blood sugar, moisten the intestines and prevent colorectal cancer.
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