How much does sugar apple cost per jin on the market?
The sugar apple, whose scientific name is Annona squamosa, gets its name because its shape resembles the head of a Buddha, with polygonal, finger-sized soft wart-like protrusions. Its main producing area is Taiwan, China, and it is also grown in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan. It is produced from autumn each year to the beginning of spring the following year and has high edible value. Let us take a look below at how much sugar apples cost!
How much do sugar apples cost?
The price of sugar apples varies according to the place of origin and season, but it is generally between 20 and 40 yuan. At present, the price on Taobao is 138 to 158 yuan per 5 jin, which is actually still within the 20 to 40 yuan range. In Taiwan, a sugar apple festival is held every year, and the champion sugar apple selected is priced at tens of thousands of yuan per fruit when converted to RMB. At present, the price of sugar apples shipped from Taiwan to the mainland is about double that of sugar apples produced in Guangdong, Hainan and other places.
How to select sugar apples
1. The color of fresh Annona squamosa is generally not very bright. If the head of the Annona squamosa is relatively pointed and the "nails" on the skin are densely packed, it means the Annona squamosa is not ripe enough; otherwise, it is a ripe Annona squamosa.
2. When purchasing, choose Annona squamosa with large fruit, large scales and a round fruit shape. If you do not plan to eat it immediately after buying it, choose one that is slightly harder. It does not matter much for eating if the protrusions on the skin are worn, because what you eat is the flesh inside. If you want to eat it immediately, you can choose one with small cracks and a softer texture; this is a ripe Annona squamosa.
3. When selecting, you can first gently squeeze it in your hand. A good Annona squamosa should feel firm and elastic. If the areoles on the shell of the Annona squamosa are flat and the suture line is obvious, the taste will definitely be very sweet.
What benefits do sugar apples have?
1. Delay skin aging: Sugar apple is rich in vitamin C and has the effect of lowering blood sugar. It is the best antioxidant fruit, can effectively delay skin aging and whiten the skin.
2. Promote bowel movements: Sugar apple has a relatively high fiber content and can effectively promote intestinal peristalsis and expel accumulated stool in the intestines.
3. Lower blood sugar: Sugar apple has the effect of activating brain cells and lowering blood sugar, and is often used abroad to treat brain atrophy and diabetes. Diabetics who regularly eat sugar apple experience an obvious auxiliary dietary therapeutic effect in reducing symptoms.
4. Anti-cancer: Since 1970, experts have conducted more than 20 studies on sugar apple. The research results show that the extract of sugar apple can effectively fight malignant cells of 12 types of cancer, including colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and pancreatic cancer, etc. At the same time, sugar apple also has antifungal and antiparasitic effects. In addition, it can help regulate blood pressure and is also an antidepressant and a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
5. Promote children's growth and development: The sugar apple fruit is a food with very balanced nutrition, containing rich sugars, proteins, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, flavonoids and crude fiber arginine. Acid can promote insulin production and secretion and enhance the immune function of cells. Lysine is an amino acid for the regeneration of brain nerve cells. Arginine can stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete growth hormone, can promote the synthesis of collagen tissue, and has an effect on promoting children's growth.
6. Maintain neuromuscular excitability: The sugar apple fruit contains a variety of mineral elements. The contents of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc are all high, and potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium maintain a certain ratio, which can promote muscle contraction and maintain neuromuscular excitability.
Note: Sugar apple must be ripe and soft before eating. After buying it and taking it home, if it is still hard, you can wrap it in newspaper, spray some water, leave it for one or two days, and after it becomes soft, cut it open with a knife, peel it and eat it. It is fresh, sweet and has a very unique flavor. It can also be cut into pieces to make various iced drinks. The peel is not edible. If the peel turns black, there is no need to worry; the flavor is even better.