Why is walnut jam useful?

The benefits and harms of walnut jam have made this delicacy one of the favorite folk remedies for many diseases. It is loved by both adults and children for its exquisite taste and unique properties.

Composition and calorie content of walnut jam

For cooking, take unripe (milk ripeness) fruits. The benefits and harms of green nuts have been studied quite well by traditional medicine. They contain a rich mineral and vitamin composition, biologically active elements. The benefits of green walnut jam are dictated by the presence of:

• proteins;
• iodine;
• mineral salts (K, Ca, Fe, Mg, Co, P, etc.);
• beta carotene;
• vitamins (B-groups, as well as C, PP, E);
• flavonoids;
• astringents;
• aroma oil;
• alkaloids;
• others.

The possible harm from eating green fruits is associated with the presence of alkaloids in them, and among them the most unique and rare is Juglandin. Thanks to the walnut, scientists discovered such a substance as juglone. It is a toxic phenol of the naphthalene series, which is found in all parts of the plant, except for ripe fruits. It can bring both invaluable benefits and harm to the body. It is he who leaves a black mark on his hands when in contact with greens and plant fruits.

There are delicious recipes based on fully ripe peeled kernels. Such a jam contains a slightly different list of useful nutrients, depending on this, the benefits and harms of the dish change.

The properties of the product correspond to the chemical composition of mature kernels.

Ripe walnuts contain all types of essential amino acids in beneficial concentrations for the body. Vitamins in the nuclei are represented by a wide variety: many representatives of the group, as well as B, A, C, E. Trace elements: Fe, Zn, I, Mn, Se, F, Co, Cu, B, others. There are di- and monosaccharides, saturated fatty acids, starch, ash and other elements that benefit the body.

The calorie content of walnuts is quite high. The nutritional value of 1 kg of fruits is eight times that of meat, but their chemical composition is well balanced. Therefore, nuts are an easily digestible product, the rational use of which will not affect the figure in the form of folds on the stomach.

Useful properties of green walnut jam

The benefit of young walnut jam is that it will serve as a good prevention of vitamin deficiency in the winter. This delicacy contains no less vitamin C than lemons or oranges.The rich and healthy vitamin composition of the jam will strengthen the immune system and give the body the strength to resist infections during the cold season.

The benefits of nut jam are manifested in diseases of the heart, nerves, as well as the genitourinary system, or in the postoperative recovery period. The delicacy can cure gastritis or stomach ulcers, rid the body of helminthic infection, improve the functioning of the intestines, as well as improve the condition of blood vessels, and protect against atherosclerosis.

Walnut preserves are beneficial for women. When taken regularly, it has a beneficial effect on the reproductive system, it heals and improves the functioning of the reproductive organs.

Walnut jam for pregnant and lactating women

The beneficial properties of green walnut jam will also come in handy for women who are carrying fruit. If the expectant mother does not have an allergy to the components of the treat, it is allowed to eat a teaspoon with a cup of tea, but a larger amount can be harmful. Since the product contains a lot of carbohydrates, sugar, proteins, pregnant women should not get carried away:

• the high calorie content of the dessert gives contraindications in the second and third trimester due to the risk of an increase in the weight of the fetus, which will harm the course of childbirth;
• a protein product can provoke allergic reactions in an unborn child;
• Avoiding excessive sweets will reduce the likelihood of gestational diabetes, which often occurs after the first trimester of pregnancy.

Is it possible to make walnut jam for children

Useful properties of young walnut jam will help children to heal and strengthen their body. They will eat a tasty delicacy with pleasure, simultaneously saturating themselves with all the necessary elements for active growth.

Nut jam is necessary to strengthen the immune system, which is still rather weak at an early age and is often severely tested by various infections and viruses. Children also need iodine, which are so rich in fruits. The element helps mental and physical development, the normal functioning of the thyroid gland.

Walnut jam for weight loss

Those who want to lose weight are prescribed a low-calorie diet with a low content of carbohydrates, fats, sweet flour and other energy-intensive foods are also limited. During such an "extreme" lifestyle, many chronic diseases are often exacerbated, especially the burden falls on the digestive tract. Ulcers, gastritis become aggravated, liver and bile secretion problems begin, pancreatitis attacks are possible. Disorders of the intestinal microflora are usually accompanied by bloating and other unpleasant symptoms.

Due to the impoverishment of nutrition, the body begins to suffer from a lack of microelements and vitamins. All these problems can be solved by consuming a small amount of nut jam daily. Its rich composition will fill the gap

ingredients in food, will strengthen physical strength, relieve mood swings associated with strict dietary restrictions.

Norms for the use of walnut jam

For the first time, it is recommended to try the jam in small quantities, since green and even ripe nuts, which have many useful properties, are a rather allergenic product. Usually we do not eat unripe fruits, therefore, some of the components contained in them are unfamiliar to our body. The immune system can aggressively perceive compounds unknown to it, cause a hypersensitive reaction of the body, for a long time make you abandon a useful delicacy.

In the future, it is also impossible to abuse the jam. The substances contained in it, although they have useful properties, can cause undesirable effects due to an overdose.It is recommended to eat jam in moderation: it will be enough to add 1 - 2 tablespoons to sweet dishes or drinks.

Selection and preparation of walnuts for jam

In June, it is time to collect young walnuts. Before you start harvesting, it is recommended to wear gloves on your hands to protect your hands from the black-brown coloring pigment that this plant is so rich in. Liquid traces cannot be washed off for up to two weeks.

The fruit of a walnut should be lint-free, small to medium in size, so it is easier to extract all the beneficial properties from them. It is necessary to remove (cut) all flaws. To remove bitterness from the fruit, they should be washed and soaked well in water. Before that, it is necessary to pierce the nut several times with a fork from two or three sides, to the very base. Then pour water and soak for 7-10 days, changing the liquid every morning and evening. Over time, the nuts will turn dark, almost black. When the fruits are soaked, all unnecessary components leave them, which can negatively affect the taste and harm the body.

Walnut Jam Recipes

This healthy delicacy is loved by many, despite the fact that its preparation takes a lot of time. This is due to the neutralization of the strong bitterness contained in the fruit. There are a lot of the most interesting and unusual recipes.

Classic jam recipe

This is the easiest and most affordable way to make jam. The delicacy fully conveys the unique beneficial properties of the fruit. You don't need to use additional ingredients here: just have water, sugar and green nuts.

• boil peeled fruits after a week of processing for 20 minutes;
• drain the darkened liquid, pour into a basin with cold water for an hour to cool;
• then repeat the procedure;
• in the meantime, prepare syrup: sugar plus water in a 3: 2 ratio (the volume depends on the number of nuts);
• lightly dry the nuts on a towel so that they do not have excess water, then throw them in hot syrup;
• cook for 15 minutes, let cool: and so three times during the day;
• roll up in an airtight container.

Jam can be eaten with tea, added to sweet salads, ice cream and other desserts, thereby revealing their unique taste and unique beneficial properties.

Bulgarian jam

In this recipe, citric acid is an additional ingredient. The technology is as follows:

• prepare a solution of one and a half liters of water and a teaspoon of citric acid;
• bring to a boil, turn off the fire, immerse the soaked nuts in it for five minutes;
• remove the fruits from the solution with a slotted spoon and lower them into cold water;
• repeat the procedure five times: the solution must be heated each time;
• boil syrup, add citric acid to it;
• combine with nuts, simmer for 15 minutes.

Then, as usual, the jam is placed in a suitable container and sent to storage. Useful properties will be preserved in the presence of suitable conditions - a cool room or refrigerator.

Chocolate Walnut Jam

Cut off the collected nuts a little at both ends to allow the bitter substances to come out into the water. Soak in water in the same way as in previous cases. Some sources recommend extending the preparatory period to two weeks. Then follow the recipe:

• Boil 1 kg of fruit for 1.5 - 2 hours so that the nuts are easily pierced with a match (toothpick), but at the same time retain their shape;
• prepare syrup and add nuts there, and after 1.5 hours before the end of cooking, add cocoa (up to 100 g) and spices of your choice (vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and others).

Walnut jam with lemon

The beneficial properties of lemon will enrich the nut jam with vitamin C and give it a pleasant sourness. The following ingredients are required:

• milk ripe nuts - 30 pieces;
• sugar - 0.5 kg;
• citrus juice - 2 tablespoons;
• water - 3 glasses;
• spices (cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom) - 1 teaspoon each.

Cooking steps:

1. When the nuts have passed preliminary preparation, they must be boiled for 10 minutes, drained and cooled.
2. Then put it in boiling syrup (sugar plus water), cook for 1/2 hour.
3. After the mass has cooled, add spices and juice.
4. Bring to a boil and cook the same amount, cool, roll up in sealed sterile jars.

You can take a sample from the dish in a week. The beneficial properties of jam can be stored for six months in a cool room or refrigerator, on the balcony, in the basement.

Harm of walnut jam and contraindications

Despite the medicinal properties of walnut jam, it also has contraindications. The delicacy is not recommended for those people who have an excess of iodine in the body or an allergic reaction to any components of the fruit.

In other cases, it is necessary to strictly dose the use of a healthy dish, for example, with obesity, diabetes and some other diseases. Eating nuts can bring not only benefits, but also harm in the form of exacerbations in neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, pancreatitis. In severe bowel disorders, the risk of colitis is high.

How to store walnut jam

In a tightly corked jar, the jam can be stored without losing its beneficial properties, no more than 9 months. When opened, the delicacy should be in the refrigerator: it will retain its beneficial nutritional and taste properties for two months.

You can also buy ready-made jam. A high-quality product, fully possessing useful properties, is imported from Greece, the Caucasus - those countries in which the largest harvests of nuts are harvested. The color of the jam should be uniform, without light impurities: only in this case you can be sure of the benefits of the product without harm to the body. Shelf life and storage conditions are usually indicated on the label.

Conclusion

The benefits and harms of walnut jam have been well studied and are used in traditional medicine. With moderate daily use of it, you can get prevention and relief of many complex diseases, strengthen the body, and improve mental activity.