Is the fruit of begonia edible?

The fruit on the begonia tree can be eaten. Begonia contains a lot of nutrients, such as sugar, vitamins, organic acids and so on. , can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, improve the body function and enhance the resistance to diseases, so the begonia fruit can be eaten.

Main varieties of begonia fruit:

1, red begonia fruit

The fruit of red begonia is also called sea red, and there are 8 prismatic protrusions on the surface of the fruit, which is also called "eight-edged begonia". Its flowers are white, its skin is bright red, and its fruit is sweet, sour and crisp. This variety is usually used for cultivation and eating.

2. Xifu Begonia

Xifu begonia, also known as small begonia fruit, has high ornamental value because of its white pollen. Its fruit is sweet and sour, and it is planted in the north. This variety has both ornamental value and edible value.

3. Begonia pendula

Crabapple, also known as Crabapple, has pink flowers, red and yellow fruit and sweet and sour taste, and is mainly distributed in southwest China. This variety has both ornamental value and edible value.

Extended data:

Begonia fruit can be eaten raw and cooked, and can also be made into wine, candied fruit, jam, fruit vinegar, fruit wine, peony bark and so on. The fruit of begonia octagonal can also be cut and dried into dried begonia with water content of 30%, and the storage period can be as long as 3 years, which can be further processed as leisure food.

Sucrose water dried begonia tastes sweet and sour, contains rich fresh begonia aroma, is cool, purges fire, strengthens spleen and stimulates appetite, and has good dietotherapy and health care functions.

If a woman eats begonia fruit during the physiological period, it will have a certain impact on her body and is prone to dysmenorrhea. At this time, we should pay attention to physical health problems. At this time, it is not advisable to eat preserved fruit, otherwise it will aggravate dysmenorrhea.

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