Fig peaches appeared in Russia relativelyrecently. Rumors about this strange fruit - a hybrid of peach and fig - appeared instantly in the media. In fact, this exotic white fruit is nothing fig, of course, except for an interesting shape. Only stone fruit (plum, almond, cherry plum, apricot) can influence its peculiarities, but not figs.
The taste and aroma of this hybrid is absolutely notchanged, maybe only the fluff became smaller than that of the usual variety, and the bone was surprised by its small size. The main features of this species are the fibrous and cartilaginous consistency of the pulp and coloring (white meat, red meat and yellow meat species). In general, an unusual fruit is the same tasty and juicy peach. Calorie he has no more than 30 calories per 100 grams of product. The cost of these sweet fruits in retail sales is quite high compared with the usual variety (the price comes to 120 rubles per kilogram).
Despite the rather unusual shape and highcost, fig peaches contain the same amount of useful organic acids and minerals, as well as the usual types of these fruits. Nutritionists around the world recommend eating fresh fruits, because they have a beneficial effect on the digestive system, also improve the condition of hair and skin. In the season of these fruits, you can sit on a peach diet for a couple of weeks - this is an ideal option for weight loss.
What is rich peach?
Its calorie content is insignificant, even if youeat 10 fruits, it does not affect the weight. Therefore, as a second breakfast or a snack, you can freely eat three peaches. In addition to low calorie content, they will give odds to any fruit on the content of the whole complex of micro and macro elements (these are magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, potassium, etc.). This is a whole storehouse of vitamins and organic compounds vital for the body. In particular, they are rich in cinnamic, tartaric, malic and citric acid.
По подсчетам ученых, в мякоти этих плодов contains a lot of iron, as much as half a kilogram of meat. Along with these elements, vitamins C, A, E, B, K, PP are present. In addition, these fruits stimulate growth in young children, increase immunity, strengthen the heart muscle and help in the fight against urolithiasis.
The most interesting is that the aroma of these fruitshelps to improve mood and improve the emotional background. If you have a lack of concentration and memory, be sure to include fig peaches in your diet. Caloric content, as described above, it is small, since the sucrose in these hybrids is less. But the greatest number of calories is contained in nectarine, also in these fruits almost twice as many vitamins of group A.
Interesting fact:Peaches, unlike most other fruits, do not lose their beneficial properties during cooking. Therefore, drinking a glass of compote, you supply your body with the necessary amount of vitamins (the main thing is to add less sugar).
How many calories in peach - you now know, andwhat dishes can be prepared from this juicy fruit, we describe below. The first thing that comes to mind is jam and compote. We will not describe the recipe for these banal dishes, but rather tell you how to make healthy mashed potatoes that your children will enjoy.
To make it you need only ripepeach. The calorie content of this dessert will depend on the amount of added sugar. Fruits must be washed and peeled (blanch for a minute in boiling water). Next, beat in a blender. Bring the resulting mass to a boil and pour into bottles wrapped in paper.
Cap with mashed potatoes tightly close the lids,turn and hold until cool. Serving a dish is recommended as a dessert, dressed with walnuts - this delicacy can be used for small children. Such mashed potatoes are often added to baking, jellies, pies and jelly.
Peach jam
Prepare a kilo of ripe fruit.Well washed and peeled fruits are cut into two halves, remove the stone and send to boil for 15 minutes. Grind the cooked fruits in a blender or meat grinder, then add sugar (500 grams of sugar are needed per kg) and boil again for half an hour, at the end of cooking put citric acid (3 grams).
Ready jam filled sterilized jarsand leave to cool. This jam for a long time remains thick and does not ferment. It makes delicious pies, cakes and various desserts.
Use sliced peach to make fruit pancakes. Calorie content will be low if you add dried fruit or berry syrup instead of sugar.
