What is ginkgo? Six differences between pistachios and pistachios!

Ginkgo, also known as ginkgo and Buddha's fingernails, is the seed of ginkgo tree, which integrates edible and medicinal use. it is deeply loved by people because of its high nutritional value and cheap price, but it is similar to pistachio, so many people mistakenly think it is the same kind. What is that ginkgo? What's the difference between pistachio and pistachio?

What is ginkgo?

1. Ginkgo is the dry mature seed of Ginkgo biloba, also known as Gongsun Shu Zi, duck foot son, Buddha finger mandarin, the whole is yellowish white or egg yolk brown oval, the surface is smooth and hard, the edge has 2 "3 edges, and the seeds inside are powdery and bitter to eat. At present, they are widely planted in Henan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Guangxi, Hubei, Sichuan and other places in China.

2. Ginkgo is a round fruit produced by male and female ginkgo trees after fertilization. it is rich in protein, vitamins, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and other elements. it has the effects of protecting liver, beauty and anti-aging. It is suitable for both men and women, old and young.

3. Ginkgo is a highly nutritious food that integrates food and medicine, but it contains a certain amount of toxicity, so you can put a few tablets when cooking porridge or soup, and you must cook it when cooking and eat it several times, so that it will not be poisoned, especially for children, it is best not to eat it, so as not to cause physical discomfort caused by poisoning.

What's the difference between ginkgo and pistachio?

Distinction one, different families and genera: ginkgo is the dry mature seed of Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgo biloba and Ginkgo biloba; pistachio is the mature fruit of small deciduous trees of dicotyledonous class, disease-free order, Lacqueraceae and Coptis chinensis.

Second, the shape is different: ginkgo is about 2cm long, wide 1.5cm about, the shape is oval, the surface is smooth and hard, yellowish white or yolk brown, the edge is 2-3 edges, the kernel inside is powdery, and tastes a little bitter Pistachio long 1.8cm about, wide 1cm about, the shape is oval or wide ovate, the general tip is pointed, the end is round, the pericarp is easy to crack, inside there is an oval or oval fruit, the epidermis is grayish brown or purplish, inside is light green, smells fragrant.

Third, the growth environment is different: ginkgo grows in a wide range, can grow in hills, plains and other places, and is currently planted in more than 60 provinces and cities in China; pistachios are suitable to be planted in mountainous areas with sufficient light, generally planted in Xinjiang.

Fourth, the nutritional value is different: ginkgo is rich in protein, vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other substances, including 13.2 g protein, 24.7mg vitamin E, 54mg calcium, 23mg phosphorus, 355 calories per 100g; pistachio is rich in vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, phosphorus and other elements, including 20 μ g vitamin A, 52 μ g folic acid, 970mg potassium, 440mg phosphorus, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid and other substances.

Difference 5, the efficacy is different: ginkgo has the effect of warming the lung, stopping diarrhea and tonifying the spleen; passion fruit has the effect of warming the kidney, tonifying the spleen and good qi, which can effectively treat anemia, chronic diarrhea, malnutrition and other diseases.

Sixth, the way to eat is different: ginkgo is mostly made into dishes fried and eaten, of course, it can also be used to cook porridge or make dumplings to eat; pistachios are eaten directly.

The above is a detailed introduction of what ginkgo is and the difference between ginkgo and pistachio. I hope it will be helpful to you.