Almond (prunus dulcis) is a sweet and dry seed of some cultivated species of Prunus or Prunus in Rosaceae.
Apricot fruits and almonds are rich in nutrition, and almonds can be divided into bitter and sweet. Sweet almonds can be used as leisure snacks or cold dishes. Bitter almond is generally used as medicine, which is not toxic and cannot be eaten more.
The dried seeds are oblate and heart-shaped, with a length of 1.6 ~ 2. 1 cm and a width of 1.2 ~ 1.6 cm. The top is pointed, the base is round, and the seeds are symmetrical. The seed ridge is obvious, and the seed coat is thicker than bitter almond and yellow-brown. Many dark brown veins are scattered at the intersection point, forming longitudinal concave veins. The cross section is white. Common gaps at cotyledon junction. Slight breath, slightly sweet taste. Uniform and large particles, full and fat, oil-free is preferred.
Location: Hebei, Beijing, Shandong and other places; In addition, it is also produced in Shaanxi, Sichuan, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang, Shanxi and Northeast China.
Nutritional analysis
1. Bitter almond can relieve cough and asthma, moisten intestines and relieve constipation, and can treat diseases such as lung disease and cough.
2. Daily consumption of sweet almonds and dried almonds often has a moisturizing effect and a certain lung nourishing effect.
3. Almonds are also rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which can not only reduce the cholesterol content in the human body, but also significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and many chronic diseases.
4. Almonds also have a cosmetic effect, which can promote skin microcirculation and make skin ruddy and shiny.
Related population
The general population can eat it.
1. People with respiratory problems are more suitable; Cancer patients and postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy are suitable for eating;
2. Infants should use it with caution, and cough due to yin deficiency and diarrhea due to loose stool are prohibited.
Grams of food stage
Almond should not be eaten with chestnut, pork and millet.
food therapy
Sweet almond tastes sweet and bitter almond tastes bitter and warm;
Dispersing lung, relieving cough, relieving asthma, moistening intestine, relaxing bowels, killing insects and detoxicating;
Indications: cough, dyspnea, chest tightness, laryngitis, sore throat, dry intestine, constipation, insect poison and ulcer.
It is said that almonds are healthy food. Do you believe it? It can be verified from the following ways of eating.
1. Dried sardines and almond slices are very popular among Japanese teenagers.
Nutritional basis: Almonds are rich in protein and calcium, which is beneficial to growth.
Many vegetarians are used to eating almonds as snacks and vegetables.
Nutritional basis: Almonds can supplement protein and important minerals, such as iron, zinc and vitamin E.
3. Athletes often choose almonds as training food.
Nutritional basis: Almonds have the characteristics of supplementing energy.
4. Doctor's recommendation: 65438+ 0 almonds a day is good for the heart.
Nutritional basis: Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, which is very helpful to control or even reduce the cholesterol content in blood, and has antioxidant function, so it is very beneficial to prevent heart health and diabetes.
People who lose weight can also safely choose almonds as snacks.
Nutritional basis: this is because almonds are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids that will not cause obesity, and the content of saturated fatty acids is very small. In addition, the cell wall of almond will prevent lipase from contacting fat, thus reducing the digestion and absorption of fat. In other words, the 164 calorie content of an ounce of almonds listed on the food label is not the actual calorie intake.
A. Choose the know-how
Almonds are basically divided into sweet almond and bitter almond. Knowing them, you will know what is best to bring into the kitchen.
Bitter almond VS sweet almond
Bitter almonds: China almonds are bitter and used for flavoring or making almond syrup.
Sweet almonds: California almonds are slightly sweet and delicate, and can be eaten directly or added to cakes, cookies and dishes as raw materials.
B. almond storage skills
1. If canned almonds are stored in a dry environment, their shelf life can be as long as two years. Open almonds should be put in a sealed storage tank.
2. In a dry and cool storage environment, the best edible period of almonds is 3 months. Avoid almond contact with water.
3. Almonds are also suitable for storage in the refrigerator, which can significantly extend the shelf life. But when refrigerated, we must pay attention to the dense packaging to prevent almonds from becoming moldy due to moisture or freezing.
C. Cooking skills
1. Various forms: almonds can be used to make porridge, cakes, toast and other types of food, and can also be well matched with other ingredients. The taste of peeled almonds is slightly lighter than that of peeled almonds, while the taste of roasted almonds is stronger.
2. Blending flavor: The fragrance of almonds is appropriate, which can be matched with other ingredients. It is strong enough to show the greasy feeling of nuts, and light enough to add just the right greasy feeling without covering up the overall flavor of the formula.
3. Rich colors: Almonds can set off the thickness of food color on a light background, and can also set off dark ingredients, such as chocolate, fruits and vegetables, to add color.
4. As thickener and coating: such as thickener for soup, or coating for meat and seafood.
5. Wide collocation: Different shapes of almonds-whole, sliced, strip, crushed or powdered, with or without skin, can diversify the shapes, textures, tastes and applications of different dishes.
Full contact of almond cooking
Breakfast at 7:30 am-almond porridge features: bring a warm and pleasant nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients: (2 persons): 2 cups of water, 1/4 teaspoons of salt, 1 cup of cereal, 1 cup of milk, 3 teaspoons of honey, 6 teaspoons of roasted almond slices or slices, and 3 teaspoons of raisins. How to make it: Boil the water with salt, turn off the heat, and pour the cereal while stirring. Then cook while stirring 1 min. Cover the container, remove it from the fire and let it cool for 2 ~ 3 minutes. Enjoy with milk (as much as you want), raisins, almond slices and honey. Tip: You can use kitchen scissors to divide almonds into small pieces.
10:30AM breakfast-dried fruits and almonds Features: The combination of tropical fruits and almonds makes this dish colorful. The raw materials are diverse and nutritious. Drinking freshly squeezed fruit juice, mineral water or tea tastes more delicious. It is also very simple to make, and it is a good office snack. Raw materials (4 persons): California almond100g, dried banana 50g, dried sweet potato 50g, dried coconut15g. Methods All the raw materials were put into a large container and mixed evenly. Tips: You can choose different dried fruits according to your personal preference.
12:00AM lunch-almonds and olives with French bread
Features: Almond olive sauce can be made of almonds, olives and garlic in a few minutes, and served with freshly baked French toast. It is a delicious and nutritious lunch. Another glass of beer, iced tea or lemonade. It's delicious!
Ingredients (5 portions): 120g peeled green olive (about 14), 40g California almond, 5 cloves garlic, 6 teaspoons olive oil, salt and a little black pepper.
Production method:
1. Make almonds, olives and garlic into blocks, mix them, add a little salt and black pepper, sprinkle with 4 or 5 teaspoons of olive oil, and stir to make almond olive sauce.
2. Slice French bread (about 4 cm thick), coat it with a little olive oil and bake until golden brown.
3. Then spread almond and olive sauce on toast and set the plate.
65438+ 05:00 pm afternoon tea-Italian almond shortcake
Features: It has a strong Italian flavor and can be enjoyed with tea or coffee. Ingredients (20 portions): 3 eggs, crushed dried orange peel (orange peel of 2 oranges), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoons almond extract, 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda,1/.
Production method:
1. Preheat the oven to 150℃. Brush the baking tray with a layer of vegetable oil or cover it with baking paper. Beat the eggs and add orange peel, vanilla extract and almond extract for later use.
2. Put the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt into a container and mix well. Add the egg mixture, stir well and sprinkle with a few drops of almond extract. Divide the dough into two pieces, knead it into an arch shape, bake it in the oven for about 30 ~ 40 minutes until golden brown, and then bake it on the grill for about 5 minutes.
3. Slice the baked dough obliquely into 2 cm thick slices. When the oven temperature drops to 135℃, put it back in the oven and bake it for 20 ~ 25 minutes, and turn it over once to make the shortcake.
4. After the shortcake is cooled, soak it in the melted chocolate.
19:00PM dinner-almond summer salad
Features: The refreshing taste is especially suitable for summer. Bright colors, hot and sour.
Ingredients: baked potato-12 small potato, 4 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2.
Teaspoon black pepper; Asparagus-16 asparagus and 1 almond slices; Green vegetables-all kinds of green vegetables, 1 yellow pepper, 20 cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a handful of almond slices; Mashed garlic mayonnaise half peeled garlic-1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, 1 egg yolk, 3 teaspoons dried tomato, 1 cup olive oil and a proper amount of black pepper.
Production method:
1. Dice potatoes, stir with pepper, pour olive oil, and heat in a pot at 200℃ for 20 ~ 25 minutes until golden brown; Turn it over again.
2. Peel the asparagus skin gently, boil it in boiling water for 2 minutes, and then immerse it in cold water to cool.
3. Wash the vegetables and put them on a plate, add yellow pepper strips and feta crumbs, decorate with cherry tomatoes, and finally sprinkle with almond slices.
4. Add salt to garlic and mash it into garlic. Mix egg yolk and mustard, and pour in olive oil while stirring. Add the sour sauce, lemon juice and dried tomatoes. Serve or pour directly on the salad.
Tip: Dried tomatoes can generally be found on the special shelves for imported food in supermarkets.
265438+ 0:00 pm snacks-almond strawberry milkshake
Features: fresh and cool fruity drink. Yogurt and fruit can also be added.
Ingredients (4 persons): 2 cups of milk or soybean milk, strawberry 12 ~ 16, 2 bananas, 2 ~ 3 teaspoons of honey, 2 teaspoons of almond extract 1/2 teaspoons, and 4 teaspoons of almond slices.
Production method:
Put milk, strawberry, banana, honey, almond block and almond extract into a blender and stir until they become liquid. Then pour into 4 long glasses and decorate with strawberries and almond slices.
Tip: You can cut almonds into small pieces. Almond extract can be bought at the supermarket import counter.
1. The efficacy of almonds
From a medical point of view, this has nothing to do with beauty.
The combined attack effect of the two has a cosmetic effect.
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Method: Wash tremella with clear water, remove its pedicel, tear it into small pieces, put it into a proper amount of water pot with lotus seeds, almonds and longan meat, add rock sugar, simmer for 1 hour with low fire, let honey mix well, take it out, sprinkle with osmanthus and chrysanthemum and mix well, and serve. Eat with meals.
Efficacy: nourishing yin and beautifying, keeping fit and beautifying. Regular maintenance can make the skin smooth and tender as fat.
Moisturizing beauty wine
Ingredients:1500g liquor, 60g walnut kernel, 60g jujube, 20g almond, 30g ghee, 30g angelica sinensis and 30g honey.
Methods: First, honey and ghee were melted, then they were added into the wine and stirred evenly. Then walnuts, red dates and almonds were mashed and soaked in the wine for two weeks before use. Every morning and evening 1 time, each time 15-30g.
Efficacy: Benefiting essence and blood, nourishing liver and kidney, and caring skin. Regular service can make your face rosy and increase your flexibility.
Siwei chicken soup Zhou
Ingredients: 5 grams of Angelica sinensis, 2 grams of Chuanxiong, safflower 1 gram, 3 grams of Astragalus membranaceus, 50 grams of japonica rice and 750 grams of chicken soup.
Method: Wash Radix Angelicae Sinensis and Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong with rice wine, cut into thin slices, put them in a small cloth bag with Radix Astragali and Flos Carthami, put them in the same pot as chicken soup, add appropriate amount of water, cook with low fire for 15 minutes, remove the medicine bag, and add washed japonica rice to cook porridge until the rice soup becomes thick. Warm clothing daily 1 time.
Efficacy: regulating qi, removing blood stasis and enriching blood. Regular eating can make blood vessels unobstructed, face red and tender, and skin moist. It has an excellent effect on eliminating facial black spots caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.
Hawthorn malt tea
Raw materials: tea, hawthorn, malt, dried tangerine peel, poria cocos, Alisma orientale, Massa Medicata Fermentata and Prunella vulgaris.
Methods: * * * * ground into fine powder, 6- 12g each time, brewed with boiling water and taken as tea.
Efficacy: diuresis, dehumidification, lipid reduction and weight loss.
Gui Shao Zhou
Ingredients: Angelica sinensis, Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Radix Rehmanniae, 50g of rice, and honey 15g.
Method: One person in the pot will ignite the fire with appropriate amount of clear water, add the cleaned Angelica sinensis, Radix Paeoniae Rubra and Radix Rehmanniae, fry for 15 minutes, then take the medicine juice, add rice to make porridge, and mix well with honey. I drink it every day.
Efficacy: promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, nourishing blood and moistening skin. Medicinal diet therapy