How to eat ginkgo nuts and how much does a pound of ginkgo nuts cost

1. Basic Introduction

Ginkgo fruit, commonly known as "white fruit". It contains starch, protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin C, riboflavin, carotene, as well as various nutrients and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and magnesium. It has the effects and functions of relieving cough, relieving asthma, lowering lung qi, and increasing blood flow. The fruiting period of ginkgo is from July to October. The fruit is oval to nearly spherical in shape, and is light yellow or orange in color when ripe.

2. How to eat ginkgo nuts

1. Stir-fry dried fruits: First, prepare a plate of ginkgo nuts with shells, stir-fry the ginkgo nuts together with pepper salt in a pan, then remove the shells and eat. If you have an oven at home, you can bake the ginkgo nuts in the oven. Bake the ginkgo nuts over high heat for 15-20 minutes, take them out and let them cool down, then remove the shell and sprouts and you can eat them.

2. Cook and eat: Ginkgo nuts can also be cooked and eaten. When cooking, it is best to cook it for a longer time and cook it thoroughly to reduce its toxicity. When eating, also remove its shell and seed sprouts.

3. Make soup or porridge: When making soup or porridge, you can add some ginkgo nuts and cook them together for seasoning.

4. Ginkgo Nut Glutinous Rice Balls: Add ginkgo nuts to the glutinous rice balls filling and eat them for the good blessing of "eternal life".

3. How much is a pound of ginkgo fruit?

Ginkgo nuts are relatively cheap. Their prices vary depending on their origin and variety. Generally speaking, a pound of fresh ginkgo nuts costs about 3-6 yuan, and a pound of dried ginkgo nuts costs about 10-50 yuan.