White strawberry – not a novelty in the market of fruit. Its history originates from the first half of the 18th century. Until recently it was considered as the disappeared look, and today about it tells the whole world as about the berry which is harmoniously combining a form of strawberry and taste of pineapple. And all this thanks to abilities of the Dutch farmers who turned a usual fruit into a product of commercial level.
How does white strawberry look?
The origin of white strawberry, or pineapple berry is explained by crossing of the various species of a wild wild strawberry growing in North and South America. In English it is called pineberry that in translation is treated as pineapple and strawberry. On the appearance this berry differs from habitual red strawberry in color and the size. So, white strawberry is covered with red seeds, and by the size it a little more small than red berry, habitual for the population.
Despite persistent smell of pineapple, white strawberry is a relative of a usual pine strawberry. Both berries belong to the same look – Fragaria Ananassa.
Whether there is an allergy to pineapple berry?
Allergic reaction of an organism to red strawberry – the habitual phenomenon for allergic persons. Provoke its flavonoids, or the substances responsible for reddening of berries.
If every day to eat 10 berries of strawberry, then it is possible to stabilize arterial blood pressure and to reduce risk of development of cardiovascular diseases.
Anafilaktoidny impact on a human body is explained by their proteinaceous structure. Fruits of white strawberry (the British don't call it berry) due to the lack of flavonoids don't cause allergies therefore both kids, and allergic persons can regale on them. Than this wonderful berry, so it its low caloric content is still good. Now lovers of sweet can brighten up "sit-round gathering" on a diet white strawberry thanks to small calorie content. In its structure fats, carbohydrates, a protein and sugar are harmoniously combined.
Useful properties of white strawberry
The preventive properties of strawberry preventing development of diabetes, renal pathologies and Alzheimer's disease are explained by the maintenance of a fitzetin in it – unique antioxidant. The useful substances which are contained in this tasty and nutritious berry are presented by a number: - A, P, E, B6, B12, C vitamins; - thiamine; - folate; - ниацин; - Riboflavinum; - pantothenic acid.
White strawberry is eaten or fresh or as additive to yogurt and ice cream. It is suitable and for decoration of dessert dishes and drinks.
By amount of cellulose and potassium white strawberry overtook apples, oranges and bananas. Also content of amino acids doesn't differ in scarcity: methionine, valine, a lysine, tryptophane, proline, alanine and other useful substances are present at structure of berry much. Fruits of white strawberry are also rich with minerals. They contain magnesium, calcium, copper, sodium, selenium, iron, phosphorus, manganese and zinc without which functioning of a human body can't be full.