In the dazzling world of fruits, the sun fruit may not be as well-known as apples and bananas, but its unique charm is enough to attract people to explore. What kind of fruit is the sunberry?

Sun fruit, from the botanical classification, it belongs to the genus Cucurbitaceae pumpkin, strictly a small pumpkin, but because it can be both cooked and eaten as a raw fruit, it is often included in the discussion of fruits. Its appearance is small and delicate, like a delicate little pumpkin, usually about 10-0 cm in diameter, round and cute. The skin is bright and dazzling, mostly orange-red, with a bright luster, as if it has been carefully plated with a layer of golden glow by the sun, from which the name "Sun Fruit" comes from, as if it is a sweet fruit bred by the sun.

Gently cut the sunberry, a faint fragrance lingers, fresh and unique. The flesh is golden yellow and has a tight and delicate texture. When eaten raw, the taste is crisp and the sweetness is moderate, and the juice is not particularly rich, but it can release a natural sweetness between chewing, just like a cool breeze in summer, which makes people feel comfortable. This sweetness is not the strong sweetness, but the simplicity and freshness unique to pumpkin, which brings a different kind of enjoyment to the taste buds.

Not only is the sun nut delicious, but it is also packed with a variety of nutrients. It is rich in carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in the human body, which is very beneficial to protect eyesight, especially suitable for people who use their eyes for a long time. In addition, the pectin content in sunfruit is also considerable, which can regulate the absorption rate of food in the stomach, slow down the absorption of sugar, and help control blood sugar. At the same time, pectin can also protect the gastric mucosa from the irritation of rough food, and play a role in maintaining the stomach and intestines. It is also rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, help digestion, prevent constipation, and maintain intestinal health.

When it comes to cooking, Sunnut is also a "jack of all trades". It can be steamed and eaten directly, and the soft and sweet taste makes people have an endless aftertaste; It can also hollow out the sun fruit and fill it with ingredients such as official swallows, red dates, lotus seeds, etc., to make a delicious sun fruit cup, which is not only beautiful in appearance, but also rich in nutrition, and is a beautiful scenery on the dining table; You can also cut the sun fruit into small pieces and simmer it with other ingredients to make a soup, which is rich and sweet, warm and nourishing.

The unique appearance, sweet taste, rich nutrition and variety of cooking methods of the sun nut make it a place in the fruit family. Whether it's eaten raw as a fruit or used in cooking, Sunberry can bring a different experience to people, allowing us to taste it while feeling the generosity of nature.

Proofread by Zhuang Wu