Humans have an instinctual fear of mutations, especially with the emergence of various genetically modified foods in the market in recent years. Many people have become cautious and skeptical of new things. So, is winter jujube also a genetically modified food?
Is Winter Jujube a Genetically Modified Food?
Winter jujube is not a genetically modified food.
Winter jujube is a cultivated variety of jujube tree, obtained through grafting of jujube tree branches. It is one of the best varieties of thornless jujube trees. The jujube fruits are large and sweet, with thin skin and crisp flesh, suitable for fresh consumption. It is recognized as a high-quality fresh jujube.
Nutritional Value of Winter Jujube
Protein: 1.65%, Dietary fiber: 2.3%, Total sugar: 27.3%. It contains 19 amino acids, including essential amino acids such as aspartic acid, threonine, and serine, with a total content of 0.985 mg/100g. It also contains 0.26% total flavonoids, 0.87% niacin, 0.1% vitamin B1, 2.2% vitamin B2, and especially rich in vitamin C. The vitamin C content is 70 times that of apples, 140 times that of pears, and 20 times that of golden jujubes. In addition, winter jujube also contains abundant vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, sodium, iron, copper, and other trace elements.
Health Benefits of Winter Jujube
Winter jujube fruits contain a variety of trace elements such as vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, sodium, iron, and copper. They have the functions of maintaining capillary patency and preventing increased fragility of blood vessel walls. They have therapeutic effects on hypertension and atherosclerosis and have anti-cancer effects.
A Correct Understanding of Genetically Modified Foods
Genetically modified foods, like nuclear energy, are inevitable products of human development. Many countries are researching and utilizing nuclear energy, but there have also been major nuclear pollution incidents. The same goes for genetically modified foods. As long as they have been tested and verified by the government, they are safe to consume. There is no need to doubt. In fact, there are many genetically modified foods in nature as well, and humans still consume them as usual.
Precautions for Eating Winter Jujube
1. Winter jujube is sweet and contains a lot of sugar, so it is not suitable to eat too much to avoid obesity.
2. Winter jujube ripens late in the season, and both storage and transportation have certain difficulties. Therefore, winter jujubes that are on the market before they are fully ripe are often fake. They are soaked in sweeteners to make them taste sweet. Pay attention to identification.
