Winter jujubes not only taste good but also have many benefits and effects that can help us supplement our nutrition in winter. However, eating too many of them also has side effects! Here, let's learn how to select winter jujubes together.
3 Key Points for Selecting Winter Jujubes
Look at the color
A genuine winter jujube has a naturally transitioning skin color, with a mixed distribution of green, yellow, and red. However, jujubes soaked in saccharin have a very distinct boundary between green and red (this is caused by the waterline during the soaking process), or they are completely red with no green or yellow coloration.
Feel the skin
The skin of a genuine winter jujube is full and round, feeling crisp, tender, and resilient. After being soaked in hot water for a few hours, the skin is bound to become a bit wrinkled, especially the tail which is prone to becoming soft and mushy. It's like when we take a bath for too long in winter, the skin on our fingers also becomes wrinkled.
Taste the flavor
A genuine winter jujube has a fresh, sweet flavor with thin skin and sweet flesh that is savory and flavorful. In contrast, jujubes soaked in saccharin have sweetened skin but not sweetened flesh. Moreover, the sweetness of the skin is particularly strong, leading to a bitter aftertaste after eating.
Finally, it should be reminded that winter jujubes should not be eaten in excess, as they can also have side effects.
Don't Overeat Winter Jujubes: Be Aware of the Side Effects
Eating them on an empty stomach frequently can lead to stomach stones; they should not be eaten with animal livers; they are not suitable to be eaten with vitamins; and they should not be eaten with cucumbers or radishes.
It is best not to decoct them in water; after eating winter jujubes, do not immediately eat high-protein foods; they are contraindicated when taking antipyretic drugs; and they should not be taken when taking bitter stomachics and carminative stomachics.