In traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is known as the "medicine of the kitchen". It is not only an indispensable seasoning in daily cooking, but also a medicinal herb with a long history and rich uses. The medicinal value of ginger mainly lies in its body-warming properties, which can help raise the body's temperature, promote blood circulation, and have a good effect on relieving colds and enhancing immunity. However, the question of whether ginger needs to be peeled when consumed has been bothering many people. Today, I will answer this question for you: "Eating ginger without peeling it will make you a lifelong disease if you eat the wrong one"? Should you peel ginger?
Ginger, scientific name Zingiber officinale rosc, is the rhizome of the ginger genus in the ginger family. It is native to Southeast Asia and has been cultivated in our country for thousands of years. Ginger is rich in volatile oils, gingerol, dihydroflavonoids and other bioactive components, which have the effects of dissipating cold in temperature, strengthening the stomach and eliminating appetite, relieving nausea, cough and pain. In traditional medicine, ginger is widely used for symptoms such as colds, headaches, toothaches, rheumatism, and paralysis.
The controversy over ginger peeling is mainly due to the possible presence of pesticide residues and contaminants on ginger peel. In fact, ginger is susceptible to pests and diseases during its growth, and farmers may use pesticides to control it in order to ensure the growth of ginger. And these pesticides and contaminants may remain on the skin of ginger. Therefore, some people believe that ginger should be peeled before consumption.
However, ginger peel is also rich in nutrients and bioactive ingredients. After peeling, some of the nutrients may be lost. Moreover, ginger peel has certain medicinal value, such as clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling. Therefore, complete peeling is not a scientific option.
So, how can ginger be consumed without only ensuring food safety while retaining its nutrients and medicinal properties?
First of all, when we buy ginger, we should choose ginger that is fresh, free of pests and diseases, and free of pesticide residues. On the purchased ginger, the surface can be scrubbed with a brush or soaked in salt water for a period of time to remove pesticide residues and contaminants from the surface.
Secondly, for the problem of peeling ginger, we can take the following methods:
1.Gently scrape off the dirt and impurities on the surface of the ginger and rinse off with clean water.
2.Using a peeler or fruit knife, remove the ginger from the skin. Note that the peeled ginger should be immediately put into clean water to prevent oxidation and blackening.
3.If you are worried that the peeled ginger is still a safety hazard, you can soak the peeled ginger in lightly salted water for a period of time, and then rinse it with water.
4.Finally, cut the peeled ginger into thin slices or shreds and cook as desired.
In conclusion, whether ginger needs to be peeled when consumed depends on the individual's needs and actual situation. On the premise of ensuring food safety, we can reasonably choose whether to peel or not according to the medicinal value and nutritional content of ginger. For those who think that "eating ginger without peeling it, eating the wrong one will cause a lifelong disease", we can look at it scientifically and rationally, and we don't need to panic too much. Ginger is an ingredient that is good for your health, and when eaten in moderation, it is beneficial to your body.
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