Xintai Apple [Shandong Xintai Specialty]

What is Xintai Apple? Authentic Shandong Xintai specialty: Xintai apples

Summary:Do you want to know what Xintai apples are? This article is a detailed introduction to the Shandong Xintai specialty - Xintai apples. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Xintai apples. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Xintai apples and their nutritional value? Wait

Basic introduction of Xintai apples

Xintai apples are a specialty of Xintai in Tai'an, Shandong

Topography and Geology

The terrain of Xintai is mainly hilly, accounting for 56.2% of the surface area, while mountainous plains account for 15%, 8%, and 28%, respectively. The geological structure is mainly composed of fault structures, with three main compressive northwest trending fault zones: the first is the Mengshan Fault (located in the southern part of Xintai, from Fangcheng to Loude); The second is the Lianhua Mountain Fault (located in the northern part of Xintai City, passing through Quangou and Yangliu to the Tianbao area); The third is the Menglai Fault (located in the eastern part of Xintai, Longting area). The three fault zones make the mountains in the territory rise and fall three times. In the north, the branch of Mount Taishan Mountain, with Lianhua Mountain as the main part, is raised. In the east and middle, Mount Huangshan Mountain as the main part, and in the south, Baima Mountain as the main part, the residual mountain ranges of Mengshan Mountain are continuous and undulating. In addition, the Hewa Plain in the north and west of the middle, as a whole, is shaped like a dustpan in the east and west

Climate

It belongs to the warm temperate continental monsoon climate zone, with distinct four seasons. The annual average temperature is 13.6 ℃, the highest temperature is 42 ℃, the lowest temperature is -19.8 ℃, and the average annual precipitation is 730.2 millimeters. The frost free period lasts for 198 days throughout the year. The dominant wind direction in spring, summer, and autumn is southeast wind, while in winter it is northeast and north wind, with an average annual wind speed of 1.6 meters per second

The use of apples

1 The wonderful use of apples: using apples to store potatoes. Put the potatoes that need to be stored into a cardboard box, and put a few green apples inside at the same time, then cover them and place them in a cool place. Due to the fact that apples themselves can emit ethylene gas, placing them together with potatoes can keep them fresh and not rotten

2. Mixing persimmons and apples in a sealed container can remove the astringency of persimmons within 5-7 days

3. Mix unripe bananas and apples into a plastic pocket, tie the mouth tightly, and after a few hours, the green bananas will turn yellow, indicating that they have been ripened and can be consumed with confidence

4. Aluminum pots will turn black when used for a long time. At this point, you can put fresh apple peels into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil for 15 minutes, and then rinse with clean water. The aluminum pot will become shiny and new

5. Apples are rich in nutrients. When eating apples, it is recommended to chew them carefully and slowly. This is not only beneficial for digestion, but more importantly, it has great benefits for reducing human diseases. Do not eat fruits before meals to avoid affecting normal eating and digestion

1. The gum and trace element chromium in apples can maintain blood sugar stability and effectively reduce cholesterol

2. Eating more apples in an air polluted environment can improve respiratory system and lung function, protecting the lungs from pollution and smoke

3. The polyphenols and flavonoids found in apples are natural chemical antioxidants that can reduce the risk of lung cancer and prevent lead poisoning

4. The unique fragrance of apples can alleviate the negative emotions caused by excessive stress, as well as have the effect of refreshing the mind

5. Apples are rich in crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, assist the body in smoothly excreting waste, and reduce the harm of harmful substances to the skin

6. Apples contain a large amount of trace elements such as magnesium, sulfur, iron, copper, iodine, manganese, and zinc, which can make the skin greasy, smooth, rosy, and radiant