Can the black heart of wild rice be eaten

The black spots on茭白 are edible, but can the black heart of the茭白 be eaten? The first thing to consider is whether it is rotten. If it is rotten, it must not be eaten. Anyone who has eaten it knows the value of water bamboo. The tender water bamboo shreds taste better with a little meat. There are so many benefits of water chestnuts that it would take several pages to list them all. It is not only delicious and nutritious, but also helps increase milk production. Water chestnuts are not necessarily pure white. In fact, many of them have small black spots on them, and some have black cores. So can the black heart of茭白 be eaten?

You have to look at the water bamboo. If it turns black after being stored for a long time, you cannot eat it. If it is natural, it is a gray water bamboo (that is, water bamboo that has grown for two to three years but has not been burned during the autumn and winter will grow this gray water bamboo the next year. It may be a gray substance left behind due to lack of nutrition). But you can eat it, there is no problem. If the core is seriously black, it is recommended not to eat it. It may be rotten, moldy or spoiled. If there are black spots, it can be eaten. Such water chestnuts are normal. Those black spots are actually caused by a kind of fungus parasitic on the water chestnuts. They can be eaten and will not cause adverse reactions.

Benefits to expectant mothers:茭白 can relieve the symptoms of edema of the limbs in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, while also quenching thirst, promoting diuresis, and replenishing the body. Eating it in summer can relieve the troubles and cool down the heat for expectant mothers. Benefits to the fetus: Wild rice is rich in carotene and multiple vitamins, which can protect the fetus's vision development and improve immunity.

1. Taboo groups

1. Because wild rice contains more insoluble calcium oxalate, its calcium is not easily absorbed by the human body. It is not suitable for people with impotence, spermatorrhea, spleen deficiency and cold stomach, kidney disease, urinary stones or more oxalate crystals in the urine, and diarrhea.

2. Water chestnuts are cold in nature and can cause old illnesses to recur. People with weak stomachs and cold intestines or festering sores should not eat them.

3. Water chestnuts are acidic foods and should not be eaten when taking sulfa drugs.

    2. Taboo Foods

1. Tofu

Wild rice contains a lot of oxalic acid, and tofu contains more magnesium chloride and calcium sulfate. If both enter the human body at the same time, they will produce insoluble calcium oxalate, which will not only cause calcium loss, but may also be deposited into stones.

2. Honey

Eating wild rice stem and honey together can cause chronic diseases

      3. Other matters needing attention

1. Purchase tips

The best ones are those with thick young stems, a white and neat appearance, fleshy texture, fresh and tender texture, white flesh and a sweet taste.

2. Storage method

Select the water chestnuts that are neither too tender nor too old, have white flesh, are firm and thick, and have been sheathed but with 2 to 3 leaves. Soak them directly or put them in a cattail bag in a pool of clean water (tank). Make sure the water chestnuts are completely submerged in water, and change the water frequently to keep it clean. This method can keep the water chestnuts fresh and intact, and their appearance and quality will be good.