What is mafai? Benefits of mafai and how to eat it for good health.
Mafai is a native Thai fruit that many people may be familiar with, but do not know the value hidden in this small fruit. Some people may have seen Mafai at the market in the summer or heard that it has a sour and sweet taste that is refreshing to eat. This article will take you to get to know Mafai in detail, from characteristics, properties, to precautions, along with the answer to the question, ” Can Mafai be eaten? ” and how to eat it to be healthy.
What is mafai?
Mafai (scientific name: Baccaurea ramiflora ) is a native fruit, native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, but is most commonly found in the เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย central, eastern, and southern regions of Thailand. Mafai fruit is oval-shaped, about the size of a small lime, with a light to dark yellow peel. When ripe, it has a sweet and sour taste and a distinctive aroma. It is usually eaten fresh or processed into pickled mafai.
Mafai is a fruit that is full of value, but it also has some precautions. Let’s take a close look at the benefits and disadvantages of mafai .
Highlights of Mafai
- Sweet and sour taste, refreshing, can be eaten fresh or made into juice.
- Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Usually bears fruit during the summer (February – April).
- Popularly grown in the central, eastern and southern regions of Thailand.
Benefits of Mafai
- Helps boost immunity
– Because it is rich in vitamin C, it helps fight colds and boosts immunity. - Nourishes the skin
– Vitamin C and antioxidants in mafai help brighten the skin and reduce wrinkles. - Helps with bowel movements
– Mafai is high in fiber. Eating it helps stimulate bowel movements and relieves constipation. - Lowers Blood Pressure
– Potassium present helps control blood pressure levels in the body. - Nourishes eyesight
– Contains vitamin A which is good for the eyes and prevents dry eyes and degeneration. - Improves mood
– The sweet and sour aroma of mafai helps you feel refreshed and relieves stress.
Disadvantages or precautions of mafai
- Hot effect
– If consumed in excess, it may cause heat in the body, sore throat, or mouth ulcers. - Do not eat on an empty stomach
– because the acid in the fruit is sour and may irritate the stomach. - Diabetics should be careful
– Although it is not very sweet, it does contain a lot of natural sugar. Eating too much can cause high blood sugar levels. - Risk of diarrhea if eating raw or unclean mafai
– wash thoroughly and choose ripe fruits.
Can you eat mafai? And how should you eat it?
Mafai is definitely edible and has been popular for a long time. It can be eaten fresh or processed into pickled mafai, preserved mafai, or added to chili paste. Ripe fruit is sweet and sour, refreshing to eat.
Tips
- Choose fruits that are pale yellow and not bruised.
- Wash thoroughly before eating.
- Avoid eating on an empty stomach.
Eating “ Mafai ” in the right amount will benefit your health, but eating too much can also be harmful.