Is thin-skinned walnut genetically modified?
Thin-skinned walnuts are not genetically modified foods.
Thin-skinned walnut is a kind of walnut, which is easy to shell and rich in nutrition. The shape of intact walnut kernel is quite similar to that of human brain, so it has been used as both medicine and food for nourishing and strengthening the brain since ancient times, and is known as "educational fruit". Walnut, formerly known as walnut and peach, is native to southeastern Europe and western and southern Asia. Walnut kernel is rich in nutrition, which is not only an ideal nourishing product, but also a "healthy friend" of dietotherapy. Walnut is mainly rich in fat, which contains linoleic acid glyceride, linolenic acid glyceride and oleic acid glyceride, which is beneficial to reduce the increase of cholesterol in blood and has a health care effect on patients with arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Thin-skinned walnuts are strict with environmental conditions. Thin-skinned walnut has a wide adaptability to soil, but because it is a deep-rooted fruit tree, its stress resistance is weak, so it is more suitable to choose deep fertile loam with strong water retention. Thin-skinned walnut is a fruit tree that likes light and needs sufficient light. It is best to choose the south slope to build a garden in mountainous areas. Compared with traditional walnuts, thin-skinned walnuts can bear fruit three years earlier. The skin is as thin as paper, and the walnut shell can be crushed by hand. Many people also call it "paper walnut". Moreover, this new variety of walnut has early maturity, good taste and high oil content, and its economic value is 2 to 3 times higher than that of the old variety of walnut. Grafted seedlings can bear fruit in 2-3 years, and enter the high-yield period in 4-5 years.
What nutritional value does thin-skinned walnut have?
Walnut, native to the Near East, also known as walnut and peach, is also known as the world-famous "four dried fruits" with almond, cashew nut and hazelnut. It can be eaten raw or fried, and can also be used to extract oil, make cakes and make sweets. It is not only delicious, but also has high nutritional value. It is known as "Long live the child" and "longevity fruit".
1. Thin-skinned walnuts are rich in nutrients, protein, fat, minerals and vitamins. Every 100g contains protein 15.4g, fat 63g, carbohydrate 10.7g, calcium 108mg, phosphorus 329mg, iron 3.2mg, thiamine 0.32mg and riboflavin 0.1kloc. Fat is rich in linoleic acid and has high nutritional value. In addition, it is also rich in vitamins B and E.
2, thin-skinned walnuts are rich in vitamins B and E, which can prevent cell aging, strengthen the brain, enhance memory and delay aging. Walnut also contains special vitamins, which will not only increase cholesterol, but also reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. It is suitable for people with arteriosclerosis, hypertension and coronary heart disease.
3. Thin-skinned walnut kernel contains flax oleic acid, calcium, phosphorus and iron, which is an ideal skin care agent for human body. Regular consumption can moisturize and blacken hair, and prevent premature whitening and shedding of hair.
The benefits of walnuts
1. Walnut kernel contains more protein and unsaturated fatty acids necessary for human nutrition. These components are important substances in brain tissue cell metabolism, which can nourish brain cells and enhance brain function;
2. Walnut kernel can prevent arteriosclerosis and lower cholesterol; In addition, walnuts can also be used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes; Walnuts can also relieve pain, increase white blood cells and protect the liver of cancer patients.
3. Walnut kernel contains a lot of vitamin E, which can moisturize and blacken hair if eaten regularly, making skin moist, smooth and elastic;
Chewing some walnuts when you feel tired can relieve fatigue and stress.
When choosing walnuts, we should pay attention to choosing some thin-skinned walnuts. Thin-skinned walnuts are easier to pull out. Anyone who has eaten walnuts should know that walnuts are very troublesome to eat, and some can't be pulled out by hand. You have to use a professional walnut clip. The second is to choose walnuts with fuller meat, which tastes more fragrant.
Tips for Skillfully Peeling Walnuts
1, you can steam walnuts in a steamer for a few minutes, and then immediately immerse them in cold water to cool. After taking it out, you will find cracks on the surface of walnut shell. As long as the shell is broken along these cracks, the whole walnut kernel can be taken out. If you want to remove the skin of walnut kernel, put it in boiling water for a few minutes, and then gently twist it with your hand, and the skin will easily fall off.
2. Use the pliers for opening walnuts and clamp them horizontally and vertically, and it will be complete.
3. Knock with a hammer and knock on each side of the seam.
4, thin skin, you can pinch two walnuts, there must be weak first, but be careful not to scratch your hands.
Note: If you don't want to eat the bitter thin skin next to walnut kernel, you can soak it in boiling water for half an hour and then take it out.