Aksu apple , a specialty of Aksu, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a product of China's National Geographical Indication.
Aksu apple is also known as Jiali fruit , which has the characteristics of smooth and delicate surface, bright color, fine flesh, transparent core, sweetness, thick juicy and no residue. Rich in vitamin C, cellulose, pectin, etc. The transparent core of Aksu apples (commonly known as "sugar heart") is a significant sign that distinguishes it from other red Fuji apples.
The Aksu region of Xinjiang is located in the middle latitudes, in the northwest of Tarim Basin , high in the north and low in the south, with abundant sunshine and suitable heat. It belongs to a temperate continental arid climate with more than 2,600 hours of sunshine per year, which is unique Light energy resources have played a significant role in improving the quality of Red Fuji apples. The light and water conditions are superior to those of Japanese origin and the apple producing areas in eastern and northwestern China.
May 12, 2011, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Akesu Apples".
Quality characteristics
Aksu apple has thin skin, smooth and delicate surface, bright color, high coloration, thick waxy layer; fine flesh, thick sweetness, juicy and residue-free, crisp and sweet taste; transparent core , Rich fruit aroma, more sugar core; rich in vitamin C, cellulose, pectin, rich in nutrition, and storage-resistant.
Aksu apple, also known as Jiali fruit, has the characteristics of smooth and delicate surface, bright color, fine flesh, transparent core, thick sweetness, juicy and no residue. Rich in vitamin C, cellulose, pectin, etc. The transparent core of Aksu apples (commonly known as "sugar heart") is a significant sign that distinguishes it from other red Fuji apples.
Many people who have eaten Aksu rock candy heart apples know that there is a dark area in the middle of the apple's creamy yellow flesh that is soaked with ice. This is a very sweet apple candy heart. According to reports, there are several reasons for the formation of sugar cores: firstly, the sugar content of this variety is as high as 18%; secondly, because Aksu is at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains and has a high altitude, it is irrigated with Tianshan glacier snow water, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, which reduces pests and diseases. , Molds and pesticides will erode the fruit surface; in addition, the picking time of Aksu apples is strictly controlled after October 25 each year, so that the growth period of Aksu apples can be fully extended and picked at low temperature, thereby promoting fructose_ span3span gathers excellently in the fruit, producing sugar that naturally agglomerates together. The sugar accumulates into a transparent shape, like a crystal of honey. That is, the sugar condenses to form a "rock candy heart", giving birth to the unique "sugar heart" Red Fuji apple in the world.
Aksu apple
Nutritional value
1. The vitamin C in Aksu apple is a cardioprotective element and a healthy element for heart disease patients.
2. Aksu apples can also delay memory decline, prevent asthma, diabetes , myocardial infarction and tooth loss.
3. Aksu apple has the functions of promoting body fluid and quenching thirst, moisturizing the lungs and eliminating troubles, strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing the heart and qi, moistening the intestines, relieving diarrhea, relieving heat, sobering alcohol and so on.
4. Aksu apples are rich in cellulose which can remove dirt between teeth, whitens teeth .
5. Aksu apples are rich in pectin,Helps regulate intestinal motility, detoxifies and nourishes skin, and prevents obesity.
6. Aksu apples contain a lot of vitamin C. Regular consumption can help eliminate skin freckles and dark spots, keep the skin tender and rosy, and whiten the skin.
Medicinal value
Apple is praised by scientists as "all-round healthy fruit". It is rich in carbohydrates, organic acids, cellulose, vitamins, minerals, polyphenols and flavonoids nutrients. The Japanese Fruit Research Institute has proved that if you eat two apples a day, three weeks later Can reduce triglycerides in the blood level is reduced by 21%. At the same time, the polyphenols in apples can inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. If people eat more apples, the risk of lung cancer can be reduced by 46%, and the probability of other cancers can be reduced by 20%. The latest research by the French National Institute of Health Medicine also tells us that the proanthocyanidin in apples can prevent colon cancer . Apple can replenish calcium and strengthen bones. The mineral elements boron and manganese in apples contain factors that can strengthen bones. A study in the United States found that boron can greatly increase the concentration of estrogen and other compounds in the blood, and these substances can effectively prevent calcium loss. Medical experts believe that if menopausal women can consume three grams of boron a day, their calcium loss rate can be reduced by 46%. Menopausal women eat more apples, which is beneficial to the absorption and utilization of calcium and prevents osteoporosis. Apples can maintain the body's acid-base balance and enhance immunity. 70% of diseases occur in people with acidic constitutions, and apples are alkaline foods. Eating apples can quickly neutralize excessive acidic substances in the body (including acids produced by exercise and acidic foods such as fish, meat, eggs, etc.) Acidic metabolites produced in the body) to enhance physical strength and disease resistance.
Screening selection
1. There will be transparency in the core part,Commonly known as "sugar heart", this is a sign that distinguishes red Fuji apples from other origins.
2. The fruit surface is smooth and delicate, and the fruit spots are faintly visible.
3. Bright color, fine flesh, slightly yellow flesh, and basically no residue after chewing.
4. Aksu apples start to be picked after October 25th each year and will be available in early November.
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