HORNED MELON
Nutritional value
It is rich in vitamins C and B-group vitamins.
The Healing Power
The fruit has a tonic effect.
How to eat horned melon
Cut in half and eat the pulp with a spoon. Its taste reminds cucumber, so the fruit is good in green salads and as a snack - for example, with soft cheese and seafood.
MANGOSTEEN
Nutritional value
It is rich in vitamins B, C, calcium, phosphorus. The fruit contains extremely high levels of antioxidants - xanthones, polyphenols and catechins.
The Healing Power
In oriental medicine it is used to treat dermatological problems, diarrhea and to reduce the temperature.
How to eat mangosteen
This is a small violet-brown fruit (it has no relation to the mango) with white slices inside. They have a tart sweetness. Remove the skin and eat these pulp slices.
TAMARILLO
Nutritional value
It is rich in vitamins A, B6, C, E, iron, potassium, contains no cholesterol and sodium.
The Healing Power
Tamarillo helps with migraines.
How to eat tamarillo
Yellow and orange tamarillo can be added to desserts, jams and fruit salad. Red and purple fruits are suitable for vegetable stews, curries, chutneys, meat.
KUMQUAT
Nutritional value
Rich in vitamins C, E, potassium.
The Healing Power
In Asia, it is a popular remedy for hangover. Essential oils contained in the skin of kumquat have a bactericidal effect. The pulp has anti-fungal elements, a lot of furocumarine - a substance that has a high antiviral activity. The fruit improves the digestive system.
How to eat kumquat
Eat it with the skin. The fruit is used for fruit salads, sauces for meat and fish. It can be combined with cognac and single malt whiskey.