There are obvious differences between southern almonds and northern almonds in terms of **, character, smell and efficacy.
*: Southern almond, also known as sweet almond, is mainly used in some cultivated varieties of apricots or apricots of the Rosaceae family, with a sweet taste, mainly used for eating, such as almond syrup, almond crisp, almond cake, etc. Northern almond, also known as bitter almond, is mainly found in the dried and mature seeds of mountain apricot, Siberian apricot, Northeast apricot or apricot, and its seed coat and germ contain highly toxic hydrocyanic acid, which needs to be boiled, peeled and sharpened or fried before eating.
Traits: Southern almonds are usually larger in size and have thick seed coats and fuller grains, while northern almonds are small in size and flattened in particles.
Smell: Southern almonds have a slight smell and a slightly sweet taste, while northern almonds have a specific aroma and a bitter taste.
Efficacy: South almond has the effect of relieving cough and moistening the lungs and relieving asthma, shengjin appetizing, because it is rich in protein and vegetable fat, and has the effect of moisturizing and nourishing the lungs and nourishing the skin, so it is often used for eating. Northern almond has the effect of lowering gas, relieving cough and asthma, moistening the intestines and laxative, and can be used for coughing and wheezing, chest full of phlegm, intestinal dryness and constipation. It should be noted that the seed coat and germ contain highly toxic hydrocyanic acid, which may be poisoned if eaten in excess or raw.
Toxicity: Northern almond has a certain toxicity, especially the seed coat and germ part contain highly toxic hydrocyanic acid, excessive consumption or raw consumption may cause poisoning, and in severe cases, it may even cause death. Therefore, when eating northern almonds, you must pay attention to the appropriate amount and the correct way to eat them.
In conclusion, there are distinct differences between southern and northern almonds in several ways. When eating, you need to choose the right variety according to your needs and physical condition. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to eating in moderation, especially northern almonds, which must be processed correctly before eating.