Zuoquan Walnut [Shanxi Zuoquan Specialty]

What is Left Right Walnut? Authentic Shanxi Zuoquan specialty: Zuoquan walnuts

Content summary:Do you want to know what Zuoquan walnuts are? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product ofShanxi Zuoquan - Zuoquan Walnut. It was reorganized and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Zuoquan Walnut. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Zuoquan Walnut and its nutritional value? How did the history of Zuoquan walnuts come about? The production method of Zuoquan walnuts and how to distinguish the authenticity of Zuoquan walnuts? Wait

Basic introduction of Zuo Quan walnuts

Walnuts are one of the popular dried fruits among people. The nutritional value of Zuo Quan walnuts is extremely high. According to tests, the nutritional value of 10 pounds of walnut kernels is equivalent to 5.7 pounds of eggs or 9.5 pounds of goat milk. The walnuts produced in Zuoquan County at the northern foot of Taihang Mountains are renowned for their large size, thin skin, plump kernels, and fragrant taste

What are the nutritional values of Zuo Quan walnuts

1. Walnuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Regular consumption of walnuts not only does not raise blood sugar, but also reduces the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines, making them suitable for patients with high blood lipids, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Walnuts contain a large amount of fat, which can lubricate the intestines, treat constipation, and help thin people gain weight<2. As long as linoleic acid is the fatty acid in walnuts, it is an essential fatty acid for the human body and an ideal skin beauty agent

3. Walnuts are rich in vitamin B and vitamin E, which can promote cellular aging, strengthen the brain, enhance memory, and delay aging

5. Walnut kernel also contains a variety of trace elements needed by the human body. It is an important auxiliary material of traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations, and has the functions of smoothing qi and enriching blood, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, moistening the lung and tonifying the kidney, etc. When feeling tired, chewing some walnut kernels can relieve fatigue and stress

How did the history of Zuoquan walnuts come about

Walnut, originally named Walnut, also known as Qiang Peach, Wansui Zi or Longevity Fruit. According to the "Record of Famous Doctors", "This fruit originated from the Qiang and Hu ethnic groups. During the Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian was sent to the Western Regions and was first cultivated and transplanted to the central part of Qin, gradually reaching the eastern soil. In ancient times, the Qiang and Hu tribes referred to present-day South Asia, Eastern Europe, as well as domestic regions such as Xinjiang, Gansu, and Ningxia. When Zhang Qian introduced it to the Central Plains region, it was called "Walnut". According to historical records, in 319 AD, General Shi Le of the State of Jin occupied the Central Plains and established the Later Zhao. Due to its taboo of the character 'Hu', 'Walnut' was renamed as' Walnut '. This name continues to this day

Method of making Zuo Quan walnuts

Amber walnut kernels

Ingredients

1 walnut kernel, a little honey, a little sugar, a little sesame oil or cooking oil

Method

1. Heat the wrapped walnut kernels in the microwave for about 1 minute to make the finished amber walnut kernels more crispy

2. Mix three spoons of white sugar and a little honey evenly, preferably in a paste

3. Put the processed walnut kernels into the sugar paste, stir evenly, coat each walnut kernel with syrup, and put it in the microwave

4. Heat over medium heat to prevent the syrup from burning. Take it out and stir every minute for about 3 minutes

5. Take it out and let it cool before consumption

How to distinguish the authenticity of Zuo Quan walnuts

Selection of walnuts

Walnuts are best when they are large and round, with thin and white shells, high kernel yield, dry, large peach kernel slices, white and clean color, and high oil content. The selection method should mainly focus on observing the kernels. Full kernels are the top, followed by ten shriveled ones; The color of Renyi is primarily yellow white, followed by dark yellow; The quality of tiger skin walnuts with dark brown stripes is also poor. Oil stains on the skin are a sign of spoilage, with white, clean, and fresh meat being the top priority, followed by oil stains on the heart of chrysanthemums; All the seeds are oily, sticky, black brown, and have a strong halal flavor, which has severely deteriorated and cannot be consumed