Peach gum is a kind of gum, some people still need to eat less

[Agricultural Products Network] Recently, the mother-in-law is always eating peach gum, and the reason is not solved. I had to consult the information for a reason, and share it with everyone now.

Peach gum is a natural secretion of peach trees, or a wound produced by external force, resulting in a gelatinous secretion, which is an instinctive reaction of plant wound healing. The more viscous liquid evaporates through the sun, producing a solid that forms a peach gum. The dried peach gum is very hard in crystalline stone and looks a bit like amber.

That is to say, the light red yellow viscous liquid obtained by chemical reaction of the peach tree oil secreted from the peach tree is further dried and pulverized into solid granules, which becomes a light red yellow transparent solid and is also a natural gum. . Natural peach gum traits vary in size, some mixed with impurities; usually fake peach gum particles are equal in size, no impurities, no faint fragrance, this is the most direct identification method.

The natural formation process of peach gum:

When the dry parts of the peach branches are swollen, a reddish-yellow transparent resin will flow out, and the gelation phenomenon will be more serious after the rain. The color of the frozen colloid gradually turns into a reddish color. When it encounters dryness, the gelatinous substance turns into a reddish hard rubber block which is crystalline and adheres to the epidermis of the branches. After the rain, the amount of glue is large and the glue is mostly pale yellow or white transparent solid after drying. Because the rain makes the peach tree absorb a lot of water, after the body colloid is diluted, the glue that flows out is light yellow or white transparent gum. The gum content is low in nutrients.

The secretion of peach gum belongs to the self-defense of peach trees, mainly due to damage to the trunk of peach trees or infection by fungi. Generally, fruit growers call it a gum disease, which occurs from June to August each year. It is caused by fungi. Rainfall will spread the bacteria. As the temperature rises, the gel point of the tree increases, the condition gradually becomes serious, and the glue is easy to flow. Infested by saprophytic bacteria, the peach tree skin and wood are browned and rotted, causing the tree to weaken. In severe cases, the branches or the whole plant will die.

The manual glue extraction process of peach gum:

The artificial glue is usually cut with a knife on the tree, because the peach gum is a natural glue secreted from the peach tree. When the peach tree is flourishing, the bark is cut with a knife, and the glue overflows for a long time, so it is harvested. Use a knife to cut the gum on the above tree seed and let it dry in the sun. It is the raw material of peach gum. It does not damage the bark when harvesting peach gum.

How to eat peach gum:

Sugar peach gum

Ingredients: peach gum, Sydney, rock sugar, white fungus, the amount can be freely mastered, generally take 10-20 grams of peach gum, a pear.

Specific practices:

1st, 5 grams of peach gum, with 1000 ml of water. Put the peach gum in clean water for one night (about 12 hours) until it rises softly, and the volume can increase by 10 times.

2nd, remove the black impurities on the surface of the soft peach, and wash it repeatedly with water to form a uniform small piece.

3rd, white fungus with soft water for 20 minutes to soften, hand into a small flower. The pears are peeled and cut into 1 cm size.

4th, put peach gum, white fungus and water into the pot. After the fire is boiled, change to low heat and continue to cook for 30 minutes. At this time, the soup will become a little sticky.

5th, put in pears and cook for 5 minutes, then add rock sugar and cranberry, and cook for 3 minutes while stirring. When the sugar is completely melted, the soup can be thick.

The nutritional value and efficacy of peach gum

The main components of peach gum are galactose, rhamnose, α-glucuronic acid and the like. Peach gum has the functions of clearing heat and quenching thirst, lowering blood fat, relieving stress, nourishing the skin, resisting aging and moistening the intestines. Peach gum is a traditional Chinese medicine used to treat stone shower, bloody, and dysentery. Because of its maintenance effect, peach gum is similar to bird's nest and is a good product for skin care and beauty.

Precautions for eating peach gum

Peach gum can not be eaten every day, to control the amount of food. Peach gum is a colloidal substance that is difficult to digest in the stomach. If peach gum is taken every day, it will increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, leading to dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, leading to gastrointestinal diseases.

Peach gum is just a kind of gum. It is not as advertised as it is. Don't over-exaggerate the role of peach gum. Peach gum is a kind of gum. Some people still need to eat less.

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