DEHYDRATED ORGANIC
PRODUCTS FROM ECUADOR
GOLDEN BERRIES
GOLDEN BERRY
HEALTH BENEFICTS
It is rich in many of the most important nutrients needed by the human body. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps the immune system, vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that prevents the accumulation of free radicals and helps the skin, fiber, essential for digestive health, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. . It also has few calories and is a good alternative to take care of body weight.
It is a round, small, yellow fruit with smooth skin. You must check that it meets these characteristics before making the purchase. Being a perishable product, it is advisable to buy it when you are about to finish your purchases and store them in a cool and dry place or in the fruit tray of the refrigerator.
The unique qualities of the uvilla do a lot for the health of the body. Its consumption helps to purify the blood, its antiseptic properties make it useful to treat sore throats, it is involved in the proper functioning of the urinary tract, it allows the bone system to be kept in optimal conditions and it is a highly recommended fruit for diabetics. because it helps lower blood glucose levels.
NUTRITIONAL TABLE
FORMS OF CONSUMPTION
There are several ways to consume uvilla, including:
Fresh Fruits: Gooseberries can be eaten fresh as a dried fruit, or as an addition to salads, desserts, or smoothies.
Juices: Fresh uvillas can be processed to create uvilla juices or concentrates.
Dried: The uvillas can be dried and eaten as a snack.
Cooking: Gooseberries can be used in the kitchen to flavor different dishes, such as cakes, jams, sweets, etc.
It is important to take into account that the uvillas contain certain toxic substances that can be harmful if consumed in large quantities, so moderate consumption is recommended.
RECIPES
Fruit Salad
Ingredients
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8 grapes
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1 kiwi
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8 black grapes
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8 large strawberries
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1 grapefruit
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1 American orange
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2 tablespoons of honey
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2 tablespoons of Cointreau
Peel the kiwi and cut it into slices one centimeter thick. Peel the orange and grapefruit and cut into wedges. Wash the grapes, strawberries and uvillas. Insert into skewer sticks, alternating colors. Finish with a grapefruit at the tip. Dilute the honey with the Cointreau over low heat for three minutes and bathe the skewers with this sauce before serving.
Golden Berry Chocolate
Ingredients
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Cocoa powder to taste
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8 grapes
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½ cup of butter
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1 cup of sweet dark chocolate in pieces
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1 tablespoon of orange liqueur
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6 almond cookies
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Blueberries to decorate
In a saucepan, heat the butter and chocolate over very low heat, stirring until the chocolate is melted. Add the liquor and remove from heat. Crush the cookies so that they break into small pieces. Add them to the chocolate and mix well. Pour the mixture into cupcake molds. Place a berry in each mold, make a cross cut and place a blueberry inside. Let rest in the refrigerator for two hours. Sprinkle cocoa powder.