With the improvement of living standards, people are paying more and more attention to health preservation. Black goji berries are precious tonics that not only contain rich nutrients, but also have high medicinal value. So what kind of black goji berries should we buy?
What kind of black goji berries should we buy?
Black goji berries are neutral in nature and sweet in taste. They have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, nourishing the blood and calming the mind, and moistening the lungs and promoting saliva production. They are natural wild herbs and are oval in shape, some of which resemble kidneys. There are various varieties of black goji berries on the market. Generally speaking, the best quality black goji berries are pure black in color, uniform in size, full in particles, and have fewer impurities.
What do spoiled black goji berries look like?
Black goji berries contain certain amounts of sugars, fats, and proteins. If they are not properly stored or stored for too long, they are prone to mold, insect infestation, and oil leakage. Spoiled black goji berries have a sour and foul smell, which may indicate that they have expired. It is recommended to choose black goji berries that are similar in color, uniform in size, and have a faint grassy scent when purchasing.
What kind of black goji berries are the best?
If black goji berries have a pungent smell, they are likely to have been fumigated with sulfur. Such black goji berries have a black and shiny color. Then, it is important to look at the size of the black goji berries. Black goji berries that are uniform in size are of better quality. Soaking black goji berries in water is the simplest and most intuitive method. High-quality black goji berries will produce silk threads when soaked in water, and the color will change from light to dark, and then from dark to light.
How to properly store black goji berries?
Black goji berries contain sugars, fats, proteins, and other components, which are prone to mold, oil leakage, and insect infestation. Black goji berries are suitable for storage in cool and dry places. They should not be stored in humid or damp environments to prevent mold. Black goji berries can also be sealed and stored in the refrigerator to prevent insect infestation and oil leakage.
Who should not eat black goji berries?
1. People with weak spleen and stomach
Black goji berries contain amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. They have the effects of tonifying the kidney, nourishing essence, nourishing blood, and calming the mind. People with weak spleen and stomach should not take black goji berries to avoid symptoms such as indigestion and acid reflux.
2. People with diarrhea
Black goji berries have tonifying effects. People with weak body and diarrhea may worsen their symptoms by consuming black goji berries, which is not conducive to their recovery.
3. People with colds and fever
Colds and fever are accompanied by fever symptoms, and black goji berries can warm the body. Consuming black goji berries during colds and fever may worsen the condition.
4. People with a hot constitution
Black goji berries belong to tonics and can warm the body. People with a hot constitution should not consume black goji berries to avoid discomfort.
The correct method of soaking black goji berries in water
Soaking black goji berries in water:
1. Take 15 to 20 black goji berries and put them in a cup;
2. Slowly pour warm water (water temperature controlled at 40-60 degrees);
3. Let it soak in water for 3 minutes, then it can be consumed;
4. After drinking, repeatedly pour water to brew again.
