It's the annual season to eat yangmei again. In summer, besides watermelon and ice cream, yangmei also makes people yearn for it. So how can yangmei be washed clean? What are the tips for picking waxberries? Please refer to the following text for details, let's learn about it together
Eating Tips
Eating Yangmei does not require cleaning and can be eaten directly
If you are worried about eating insects, you can soak them in cold water with salt. It can take as little as a few minutes or as long as ten minutes to soak the small white insects outHowever, if you are afraid of eating insects, you can soak the bayberries in salt water before eating them. This way, the bayberries soaked not only have a more sweet and sour taste, but also can drive out small insects
Another thing to note is that fruit flies are harmless during the white larval stage, but if they turn black, it means they have begun to mature. Therefore, they should not be eaten anymore, as it can be harmful to the body
Can the core of Yangmei be eaten
There is a folk legend in Jiangsu and Zhejiang that after eating Yangmei, one should also swallow the Yangmei core. The Yangmei core will roll in the intestines, carrying out toxins, hair, and even parasites attached to the intestinal wall. Another theory is that eating too much Yangmei can easily cause internal heat, while swallowing Yangmei kernels can reduce internal heat 1. When picking waxberries, it is best to wear dark long sleeved casual clothes, which are resistant to dirt and can prevent mosquito bites. You should also wear a sun hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen and other sunscreen products. It is best to prepare cooling oil for application after insect bites 2. When picking bayberries, take care of them and pick them one by one. It is best not to pick unripe bayberries. It is best to lay a layer of leaves on the picked yangmei before placing it in the basketPicking Tips