Dried tangerines: as they are called, properties, preparation and use

The season of fresh fruit is not so long.Fortunately, the fruits of almost all fruit crops are able to retain their valuable properties after drying or drying. Juicy, ripe citruses in most regions of our country appear on the shelves only for a few months of the year. But such fruits can be prepared for future use. The article will describe the dried tangerines: their properties, useful and harmful qualities, as well as ways to prepare this delicacy.

In the southern regions of Russia, the drying and drying of fruits is a very common method of preservation. On the tables and cellars there you can often find dried bananas, dried or dried persimmon, citrus fruits.

After the drying process, fruits not only retain their beneficial qualities, but also acquire new flavor notes and shades.

The fruits of mandarins can also be dried. In the first version of the preparation, the fruit is cut into thin circles, which are dried in the sun. Thus, dried tangerines are obtained.

The second option for this fruit is dried fruit. In this case, the tangerines are completely hung out in the open air for several days. Such a product is called "Kumquat".

Depending on the type and variety of fresh mandarin, the caloric content of 100 grams of dried fruit can vary from 50 to 70-80 kcal. When drying fruit and more significant loss of moisture from the fibers, the caloric content of 100 grams of dried product can reach 200-250 kcal.

Like fresh fruits, dried fruits contain a lot of valuable elements. In dried and dried tangerines there are a lot of microelements that are significant for the human body. It:

• magnesium;
• potassium;
• phosphorus;
• calcium;
• beta carotene;
• vitamins of groups A, B, C, E, PP, K;
• pectins;
• folic acid.

Dried tangerines can be used as a separate product, replacing them high-calorie desserts. Also, dry sweet slices can serve as decoration for baking or other dishes.

The benefits of eating dried mandarins encompass many systems and organs of the human body.

• Organic fibers stimulate intestinal peristalsis and improve the functioning of the entire gastrointestinal tract as a whole. Dried fruits increase appetite, promote the release of digestive enzymes.
• Dried and dried tangerines improve metabolism and metabolic processes in the body. Due to this, immunity and protective functions are strengthened.
• It is proved that tangerines, including those subjected to drying, have a very positive effect on the state of the vessels. In particular, they contribute to the strengthening of the vascular walls. Mandarin fruits are a good preventive measure for stagnation in the circulatory system. Their use reduces the likelihood of the formation of sclerotic lesions in the lumen of blood vessels.
• The trace elements that make up citrus fruits improve capillary nutrition of tissues.
• The fruits of mandarin in fresh and dried form have a weak diuretic effect. Their use contributes to the regulation of water-salt balance.
• Inclusion in the diet of dried mandarins activates the elimination of toxins and slags. This is a good help for the liver and blood-forming organs.
• The high content of ascorbic acid and a large amount of vitamins make this fruit an effective tool for combating vitamin deficiency, scurvy, loss of strength.
• In Chinese medicine, dried and dried fruits of tangerine tree are used as a natural antimicrobial agent. The peel of this fruit in large quantities contains furocoumarin. This substance is very effective in the fight against fungal infections, viruses and pathogens.

Despite the wide range of beneficial properties, dried tangerines are not recommended for some people.

• The product may harm those suffering from serious kidney disease.It is necessary to refrain from including in the diet of dried mandarins in the period of exacerbation of chronic renal diseases.
• People with diabetes should eat dried or dried fruits of mandarin in very limited quantities. The fact is that when dried in fruits, the concentration of sugars increases.
• This product should not be abused by overweight people.
• The absolute contraindication is citrus allergy, individual intolerance to the components or trace elements of the product.
• During pregnancy and lactation, women should refrain from eating large quantities of dried or fresh citrus fruits. This may be fraught with allergic manifestations in the mother or child.

In regions with very hot summers, kumquat and dried tangerines make it quite easy to use. The fruits are placed in the sun and give its rays to do their job. In central Russia and the northern regions of citrus appear on the tables mainly in the autumn-winter period. But you can make dried fruit using the oven.

• First, prepare several ripe mandarins. It may be just one fruit, just for trial. Fruits need to be washed and dried.
• Next, the tangerines should be cut into thin circles. It will be great if you can make them no more than 5 mm thick. From the pulp it is desirable to remove the seeds.
• Round slices are stacked on a baking sheet in a single layer.
• Drying tangerines should be carried out at a low temperature. Enough 50-70 degrees. The whole process will take 30-40 minutes. During this time, the pieces will need to be turned 2-3 times. You also need to make sure that the lobules do not burn and do not darken.
• When ready, dried mandarin circles should be allowed to cool. Any hermetic ware will be suitable for storage of a product. You can also put dried slices in a paper bag and store them in a dry place.

Dry tangerines at home can be another way. For this process it is very convenient to use a fruit dryer. If it is available in the house, then the preparation of dried tangerines will be greatly simplified. In this case, the sliced ​​fruits are placed in the dryer compartment and are heat treated in the selected mode. The optimal drying time in this way is 4-5 hours. The advantage is that the slices do not exactly burn.

How to dry tangerines, see below.