Can ginkgo fruit be eaten? How to eat it?

1. Introduction

Ginkgo nut, commonly known as white nut, is the fruit of the ginkgo tree and matures around September. The seeds are drupe-shaped, elliptical to nearly spherical, 25-35 mm long; the exocarp is fleshy, with white powder, and light yellow or orange-yellow when ripe; the mesocarp is bony and white; the endocarp is membranous, with rich endosperm and is edible.

2. Can I eat it?

Ginkgo nuts are edible. It is rich in nutrients and has high edible value. Not only is it high in starch, protein, fat, sugar and other ingredients, it is also rich in vitamin C, riboflavin, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium and other trace elements. However, ginkgo nuts are somewhat toxic, so do not eat them raw, otherwise they will cause health problems. Ginkgo nuts have therapeutic and health benefits such as relieving cough, benefiting the lungs, protecting blood vessels, and increasing blood flow. In addition, ginkgo biloba has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on delaying brain aging in the elderly, alleviating memory loss, and treating symptoms such as Alzheimer's disease.

3. How to eat

1. Eat with shell: Put the unshelled ginkgo nuts with pepper and salt into a pan, fry until cooked, then remove the shell and eat. Alternatively, you can wrap the ginkgo nuts in a wet towel or envelope, put them in the microwave, turn on low heat and wait for two to three minutes before eating.

2. Peel and eat: When making soup or porridge, use peeled ginkgo nuts as a supplementary ingredient. It has many functions such as replenishing vital energy, nourishing the five internal organs, and anti-aging, and is suitable for family consumption. In addition, it is also a good choice to bake the shelled ginkgo nuts until crispy, grind them into powder, and add them to the glutinous rice ball filling. And it has a good meaning, meaning "lasting forever".