Oblate, orange-red.
The fruit of Fire Crystal Persimmon is flattened in shape and has orange-red skin. It has a uniform size and light flesh. The flesh of Fire Crystal Persimmon is tender, seedless and residue-free, juicy and refreshing, with a sweet taste. A Lintong specialty, Huojing persimmons are grown at the foot of Lishan Mountain and are of excellent quality. Fire crystal persimmon is also called Lintong fire crystal persimmon.
Speciality of Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
Fire Crystal Persimmon, also known as Fire Crystal Persimmon of Lintong, is a specialty of Lintong District, Xi' a city in Shaanxi Province and a national geographical indication product of China. After the fire crystal persimmon is softened, it is red and dazzling like a fireball and translucent like crystal, so it is called "fire crystal persimmon".istal of fire”. Lintong Fire Crystal Persimmon has a beautiful shape, fire-like color, translucent, silkless and seedless, plump and juicy, with paper-thin skin, easy to peel off, cool and refreshing. It was reported and promoted by CCTV's "Focus on the". “West” column It is a “treasure among fruits”.
On May 30, 2008, the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for "Lintong Huojing Persimmon.
There is currently a type of persimmon on the market called July Yellow. Its appearance is almost the same as Fire Crystal Persimmon, but it has a lower sugar content and less pulp, so you can spot the persimmon. the difference just by tasting it.
When the fire crystal persimmon ripens, its color is as bright and beautiful as a fireball, and it isdazzling in the sunlight, hence its name. Scenes like this are not uncommon in Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, and the area is also famous for these scenery.
Firecrystal persimmons were first planted over 1,300 years ago. According to legend, the cultivation of fire crystal persimmons in Lintong began in the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty ordered the palace to be expanded. at the foot of Lishan Mountain and the planting of many flowers and exotic plants. As an ornament, khaki with fire crystals is one of them.
Nutritional value
Lintong Huojing persimmons have a high sugar content. In addition to being eaten first, they can be used to make wine and vinegar. also a good tonic. Fire crystal persimmon cake made from Lintong fire crystal persimmon and flour is soft and sweet and cis a famous snack in Xi'an.
Medicinal value
Lintong Huojing persimmon also has important medicinal value. Fire crystal persimmon has a sweet taste and is cold in nature. It has the functions of clearing heat, moistening the intestines, promoting fluid production, quenching thirst, eliminating phlegm and relieving coughs. It can treat chronic bronchitis, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, bleeding hemorrhoids and constipation. Persimmon base reduces negative qi, relieves nausea, and can cure hiccups, snoring, and persistent nausea.
Persimmon leaves are astringent in nature and taste. It is a new medicinal plant with good curative effect discovered in recent years. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and antihypertensive effects. It can treat acute and chronic diseases such as tuberculous hemoptysis, hematGastric ulcer emesis, functional uterine bleeding, fundus bleeding and other acute and chronic diseases.
Persimmon leaves can also be made into persimmon leaf tea. Drinking persimmon leaf tea regularly can soften blood vessels, prevent arteriosclerosis, reduce obesity, and treat insomnia, esophageal cancer, etc.
Remarks
Although persimmonsIt is a good fruit and a good medicine, but it should not be consumed in excess or on an empty stomach.
Unripe persimmons contain tannins. Under the action of stomach acid, tannins can combine with proteins to form tannic acid proteins which are not easily soluble in water and precipitate in the stomach, gums and fruits. The glue can bind persimmon pits and plant fibers, which can form gastric stones in the stomach. Therefore, do not eatno acidic foods after eating.