Fruits and berries are harvested for future use in the form of jam, jams, compotes, but there is a simpler, but very effective way - drying. Slices of dried pears will help you to feel summer aromas, improve your mood and bring tangible benefits. The article will tell about the beneficial properties, rules and norms of use for medicinal purposes and methods of drying summer pears.

The composition and calorie content of dried pears

The benefits of any product are evaluated by calorie content and composition of nutrients and elements. The edible portion (100 g) of dried pear (reference I. Skurikhin M.) has an energy value of 270 kcal and contains:

• proteins - 2.3 g;
• fats - 0.6 g;
• carbohydrates - 62.6 g;
• dietary fiber - 6 g;
• organic acids - 1.5 g;
• water - 24 g;
• unsaturated fatty acids - 0.1 g;
• mono- and disaccharides - 42.3 g;
• starch - 20.3 g;
• ash - 3 g;
• saturated fatty acids - 0.1 g;
• unsaturated: omega-3 fatty acids - 0.002 g, omega-6 fatty acids - 0.146 g

The ratio of BZHU (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) is 1: 0.3: 27.2.

In its composition 100 g of dried pear has the following vitamins, micro and macro elements.

Vitamins:

• PP - 1 mg;
• beta-carotene - 0.002 mg;
• A (RE) - 750 mcg;
• B1 (thiamine) - 0.03 mg;
• B2 (riboflavin) - 0.1 mg;
• B4 (choline) - 23 mg;
• B5 (pantothenic acid) - 0.153 mg;
• B6 (pyridoxine) - 0.072 mg;
• B9 (folic acid) - 27 mcg;
• C (ascorbic acid) - 8 mg;
• E (alpha-tocopherol T3) - 0.4 mg;
• K (phylloquinone) - 20.4 mcg;
• PP (niacin equivalent) - 0.5 mg.

The energy and nutritional value of the product may vary depending on the variety of fruits and taste.

The benefits of dried pears for the body

The benefits of the dried product provide the beneficial substances and elements that make up. Due to dehydration, their concentration at some positions increases, but part is lost during heat treatment.

Did you know? In one of the works, the doctor and writer A.P. Chekhov described the treatment of urolithiasis with the help of oatmeal cooked on water with slices of dried pear.

For children, dried fruit is not only a tasty treat, which is more useful than purchased sweets, but also a means of combating constipation and treatment of SARS. In the season of respiratory diseases, it is necessary to include decoctions from a dried product in the diet of baby food as an effective means of prevention in the fight against viruses and colds. Decoctions will help reduce the cough effect of the child at night by diluting and eliminating sputum, lowering the temperature and facilitating the course of angina.

Start off You can introduce dried pears into the diet of a child from a year or a year and a half in the form of compotes, a decoction or add slices to cereals. But it should be noted that these should be dried fruits, not candied candied fruits. A dried pear drink is best prepared not by boiling, but simply pouring the product with hot (80 ° C) water and let it brew. A thermos is good for this. Such a drink retains a maximum of nutrients and is perfect for healing goals for colds and as a vitamin drink.

The presence in dried pears of 30% of the daily norm of plant fiber (6 g of dietary fiber) makes it useful for losing weight for diet. Fiber fibers absorb water, swell and promote the rapid removal of waste from the intestines.

Regular and quick cleansing of the stomach does not allow food to linger for a long time in the digestive tract and reduces the amount of assimilated starch and sugars, which leads to normalization of blood sugar and cholesterol.

Thanks to dietary fibers in the stomach, the body receives a signal of satiety, there is no feeling of hunger, portions become smaller. And this is an important fact when losing weight.

As a snack during the day, the pear will quench your hunger and allow you to hold out until the main meal. The sweetness of the product will make it possible to sweeten the dish without resorting to the use of beet sugar. This will supply the body with useful substances and will not allow you to gain excess body weight due to the calorie content of harmful sugars.

Important! Pear seeds can solve stomach problems and stop diarrhea. In addition, they serve as a good anthelmintic.

The presence of a high content of manganese, potassium, copper and folic acid makes dried pears an essential product during pregnancy. The diet of the expectant mother in the first three months should contain dishes and drinks based on dry pears. If the expectant mother wants sweets, then chewing a piece of dried fruit is more beneficial for the body than sweets and sweets, since healthy carbohydrates are easily absorbed and will not allow you to gain excess body weight.

Magnesium resists increased uterine tone. Potassium normalizes water-salt metabolism, removes fluid from the body and thereby eliminates the edema that pregnant women very often suffer due to the additional burden on the kidneys. Copper is involved in the formation of the skeleton, the cardiovascular and nervous system of the fetus, and folic acid will avoid anomalies in the development of the neural tube of the fetus. There is more folic acid in dried pears than in currants.

The combined effect of potassium, phosphorus, calcium normalizes the work of the heart, and the state of the vascular system of the mother and baby. And for the expectant mother she will keep her teeth and tooth enamel intact. Antioxidant vitamins E and C are able to absorb free radicals and promote the rejuvenation of healthy cells.

Important! Healing properties are more endowed with aromatic pears.

Dry pears during breastfeeding are also useful for mom - they will help to recover after childbirth, and for the baby - they will provide good nutrition and development. After all, the child eats what his mother eats and useful substances get to him with milk.

Mom's drinking regimen is important for maintaining lactation, therefore a woman can include dried fruit in the diet in the form of prepared drinks from the first days of feeding to improve lactationbut carefully watching the baby’s reaction. Dry pears do not cause allergies, and this is very important when breastfeeding. You can eat a piece of pear in its pure form or add to cereal and cottage cheese. This diversifies the menu of a nursing mother, makes it full and balanced and replenishes with the necessary elements.

The combination of selenium, vitamins B5 and B6 in dried pears is involved in the function of the endocrine system, normalizes hormonal levels, speeds up metabolism and is useful for the development of the brain and nervous system of the child.

Being a hypoallergenic product, dried pear does not cause allergic reactions. and can be safely used as decoctions for seasonal exacerbations of allergies in patients. But with caution, people with allergies to pollen should be used with birch and alder to avoid cross-reactions, and it is better to dry pears with a tendency to allergies without skin.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) and pectin in the chemical composition of the product help fight diarrhea. To do this, use a decoction of dried pear.

Important! Fresh pear fruits have a soft laxative effect and save from constipation, and dried, on the contrary, knit and fasten.

Dried wild fruits are prescribed for tuberculosis patients. Iron prevents the development of glandular anemia, is involved in the production of red blood cells and improves the process of hematopoiesis.

The presence of iron in the product and the inclusion of dried pears in the daily diet will help to cope with the following ailments:

• fast fatiguability;
• frequent dizziness;
• arrhythmia;
• decreased appetite;
• slow healing of wounds.

With a hangover, due to the normalization of the water-salt balance, several glasses of broth help to avoid nausea and headache.

Improving the pancreas and having beneficial carbohydrates (fructose), which insulin is not needed for absorption, dried fruit is useful for patients with diabetes.

Dried fruits have a diuretic, antitussive and antipyretic effect. The product acts as an antidepressant that can improve mood and invigorate, and an antiseptic that is provided by the presence of an antibacterial component - arbutin. For athletes during training periods, this product is a good energy player.

Did you know? Europeans smoked pear tree leaves before Christopher Columbus brought tobacco culture to the European continent.

The rules of eating dried pears

For an adult, nutritionists recommend adding dried pears to cereals, salads, compotes and decoctions.. For snacks, it is better to use the product between main meals. The daily intake should be limited to 100-120 g and evenly distributed between doses. For diet food, the norm should be less - 50 g.

The amount of dry pears in the diet of children can be different, depending on the dish, age and tastes of the child, but you should adhere to an average norm of about 50-100 g per day.

Contraindications and harm of dried pears

The main contraindication for eating dry pears is individual intolerance.. People who are prone to constipation should remember that the uncontrolled consumption of dried pears can aggravate the condition, since dried fruit has an astringent effect.

Compliance with the measure is necessary when breastfeeding, because dried pears are a high-calorie product, and in excess will harm the baby. Food intolerance, colic, bloating, or constipation may occur.

Did you know? The leaves on the branches of the pear tree grow in geometric order, located relative to each other strictly at an angle of 135 °. So the tree seeks to get more sunlight and moisture.

In order not to damage the figure and remain slim, you must remember the high calorie content and a large amount of carbohydrates and take this into account in calculating the calories consumed.

A general warning to all categories of consumers is the poor combination of dried pears with dairy products, but this does not apply to fermented milk.

How to dry a pear to preserve all the vitamins

To get a high-quality and healthy product, preserving as many useful substances as possible, it is necessary to properly select and prepare fruits for drying, observe the rules and conditions of drying:

• the fruit must be in a state of technical ripeness (not overripe or too juicy);
• fragrant fruits with a pronounced smell are more suitable for blanks;
• the size of the fruit affects the drying time, therefore whole specimens of medium or small sizes, including wild animals, are selected for drying;
• freshly picked fruits are sent to the dryer to avoid softening;
• the fruits should be dense texture and without astringency;
• large specimens are dried, cut into pieces and slices, but part of the juice and pulp is lost;
• the thickness of the pieces should not be more than 1-2 cm.

Video: Drying pears in an electric dryer

Before drying fruits:

• washed, dried or wiped with a kitchen towel;
• if necessary, cut into slices, slices or halves, remove the seeds, can be peeled off;

Important! To avoid darkening of the prepared fruits, the slices can be placed in a weak solution of citric acid (5 g per 1 liter of water) or sprinkled with lemon juice. Fruits rich in antioxidants, namely polyphenol, darken.

Properly dried product should be soft, elastic, sweet taste with shades of brown.

Recommendations for drying pears

When dried, the fruits retain many useful properties, and can be used in the preparation of culinary dishes, compotes in the cold season.

It is possible to dry fruits in natural conditions in the fresh air or in the sun. For this method, it is advisable to cut the pears into thin slices (1–1.5 cm) so that the process goes faster and spread them on suitable surfaces with the slices up.

Slices should be periodically turned and tousled. You can string pieces on a thread and dry like mushrooms. At night, it is advisable to bring fruits into the room so that they do not become damp. Depending on the weather and ventilation, drying can last 4-5 days.

Can be used for drying ovens, electric dryers or ovens. Such methods will reduce the drying time to 7-15 hours. It is desirable to maintain the temperature at the level of + 50 ° С ... + 70 ° С. The fruit also needs to be turned over in the oven or the trays in the electric dryer are interchanged.

Important! To save gas and electricity, fruits can be slightly dried in the oven, and then air-dried.

The fastest way is to dry your fruit in the microwave. A serving can be dried in a few minutes by setting the appropriate mode. But this method, although it is considered the fastest of all, is suitable for small volumes of raw materials and requires constant monitoring of the quality of drying. Pears are easy to dry. By the way, dried fruit can be pulverized and used to add to culinary dishes.

Dried fruits should be stored in paper or woven bags and periodically checked for insects..

Hard fruits and wild fruits are blanched in boiling water for 5–10 minutes before drying until soft. Water can be slightly sweetened with honey or sugar and spices can be added (cinnamon, citrus zest, vanillin). Then the fruit is cooled and dried whole or cut into pieces. The composition of the nutrients and elements of such a dried product will be poorer, since during cooking many useful components are lost.

Dried pear can replace fresh fruits with many useful ingredients, and is available at any time of the year, regardless of the season. Properly dried fruits will bring summer aromas and tastes in the cold season. And the healing properties and necessary vitamins of the product will allow you to successfully deal with seasonal and other diseases.