What are Yunnan's specialty dried fruits?

Yunnan is a very special area. Because of the barrier of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, the climate in Yunnan is very warm. So some tropical fruits can also be grown in Yunnan, and Yunnan has a very rich variety of species. Some dried fruits are also produced in Yunnan. With the development of Yunnan in recent years, more and more people choose to travel to Yunnan to see the beautiful scenery of Yunnan. Before returning home from a trip, it is inevitable to buy some Yunnan specialties, so what types of dried fruits are Yunnan specialties?

Yunnan nuts, also known as macadamia nuts and macadamia nuts. It belongs to the Proteaceae family, a tall evergreen tree native to Australia. Its kernel is rich in nutrients essential to the human body and has high nutritional value, so it is known as the "king of nuts". Many years ago, macadamia nuts were introduced to the red soil of Yunnan. After years of unremitting efforts by Chinese and foreign scientific and technological personnel, macadamia nuts from Australia have finally taken root in the fertile soil of Yunnan.

The health functions and medicinal value of Yunnan nuts

Yunnan nuts contain a variety of fatty acids, of which unsaturated fatty acids account for 84% of the total fatty acids. The physiological functions of unsaturated fatty acids are:

(1) Maintain the relative fluidity of the cell membrane to ensure the normal physiological function of the cell;

(2) Esterify cholesterol and reduce the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood;

(3) It is a precursor for the synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes in the human body;

(4) Reduce blood viscosity, improve blood circulation, and reduce the incidence of heart disease, myocardial infarction, and other cardiovascular diseases;

(5) Improve the activity of brain cells and enhance memory and thinking abilities.

Nutritional value of Yunnan nut oil and its applicable population

Target Group

For infants: It helps balance metabolism and promotes the growth and development of infants' nerves and bones;

For adults: It can esterify cholesterol, reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and effectively prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases;

For the elderly: It is a tonic for the elderly, has a good preventive effect on osteoporosis, can slow down the decline of cell membranes, and thus delay aging;

For women: It is rich in palmitic acid and unsaturated fatty acids and phenolic antioxidants such as vitamins E, K, A, D, etc. It is very beneficial to the skin, can eliminate facial wrinkles, prevent skin aging, protect hair and prevent dry hands and feet, etc. It is an edible beauty product;

For pregnant women: It is an excellent nutritional supplement and fetal growth agent, and has a good nourishing effect on both postpartum and lactation periods.