Acorns harvested from the beginning of apple salvation to early October are less toxic. You can eat them only after soaking or heat treatment. Such actions allow you to get rid of bitterness.
Acorns are the fruits of chestnut, beech and oak. The expediency of eating them is said only about the fruits of the latter. They contain a large amount of nutrients, therefore they are used not only as animal feed, but also as an additive in various cosmetics.
Acorns are rich in starch, digestible carbohydrates and tannins. The latter give the nuts a bitter and astringent taste. It also contains quartztin. It is a flavonol that has beneficial effects on the body. It has anti-inflammatory, antihistamine effects.
For a long time, the use of acorns was considered the lot of the poor. They were used mainly as food for wild and domestic animals. Today it is proven that oak acorns can be eaten in small quantities.
Benefit and harm
The active ingredients contained in nuts have a positive effect on the immune system and the nervous system. They can be used for bronchitis, tracheitis and asthma. Acorn coffee is the most commonly used treatment. It is an infusion of fruits. You can use it no more than 2 tablespoons at a time three times in ducks.
With improper use or with an excess of the product in the diet, you can harm the body:
- digestive tract;
- bladder;
- pancreas.
It is not recommended to give decoctions, infusions and fruits to children under three years old. Pregnant women should consult a doctor before use.
How to properly carry out the treatment before taking?
Quercetin is toxic to the body. Therefore, eating it raw can lead to poisoning and a general deterioration in health. To eliminate harmful effects, the fruits must be soaked for about a day. In this case, it is imperative to periodically change the water. After that, the fruits are heat treated.
Another option:
- Pour water over the acorns, remove floating elements.
- Hold the rest in the liquid for another 30 minutes.
- Spread out on a baking sheet in one layer, send to the oven at 10 degrees.
- Pull out after 5-10 minutes.
A washout process can be carried out. For this, a tablespoon of baking soda is dissolved in a liter of water. The fruits are left for 12-15 hours to absorb the baking soda. It remains to dry the nuts or fry.
In conclusion, we note: improper use or use of large amounts in the diet can lead to serious poisoning or even death. When soaked or washed out, the beneficial properties are retained, and the likelihood of a toxic effect is reduced.
