Crabapple or Malus: Nutritional Values, Health Benefits
Crabapples or Malus are
popular as compact ornamental trees, providing blossom in spring and colourful
fruit in autumn. The fruits often persist throughout winter.
Crabapple fruit is not an
important crop in most areas, being extremely sour and (in some species) woody,
and is rarely eaten raw for this reason. In some Southeast Asian cultures they
are valued as a sour condiment, sometimes eaten with salt and chilli pepper, or
shrimp paste.
Some crabapples varieties are an exception to the
reputation of being sour, and can be very sweet, such as the 'Chestnut'
cultivar.
Crabapples are an excellent
source of pectin, and their juice can be made into a ruby-coloured preserve
with a full, spicy flavour. A small percentage of crabapples in cider makes a
more interesting flavour.
Crabapple contains 64.2%
water, 18% carbohydrates, 7.1% proteins, 5.0% fiber, 3.7% fats and 1.9% mineral
salts. Its mineral and living content consists of; Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron,
Karyotin, Thymine, Riboflavin, Niacin and Vitamin C. Its pulp is rich in oxalic
acid, citric acid and tannic acid. It provides 134 calories per 100 grams.
The pulp of the unripen
crabapple is effective in closing open bleeding wounds. A ripen crabapple is a
powerful digestive agent. It gives relief from congestion. Furthermore it is
quite beneficial for scurvy patients. Eating unripen crabapple without seeds
proves to be highly curative against diarrhea and piles (Hemorrhoids). This
fully ripened fruit when mixed with sugar and made into syrup helps in
overcoming the intense thirst during fever.
It prevents uterine cancer and
infertility associated with the deficiency of the hormone, Progesterone. If a
mixture made up by mixing approximately 90 grams of the essence of the crust of
the wood of the crabapple’s tree with a little quantity of pure Ghee of the cow
and one tablespoon honey helps to prevent complications following childbirth.
Having this mixture taken immediately after childbirth for twice a day is
positively effective.
The juice of the newly
sprouted leaves of the crabapple can be mixed with milk and sugar and can be
given to young children to solve their bladder problems. These leaves can also
be grinded and made into powder to be served for the same purpose. 3-4 grams of
these powdered leaves should be used. The pulp of a fully ripened crabapple is
beneficial for common stomach problems in young children. 30-60 grams of this
pulp of the fruit should be given to these young children suffering from
stomach issues.
The crust of the wood of the
crabapple’s tree is a very good source for curing excessive bile production.
The crust should be grinded to obtain a powdered form. This powered form can be
either consumed directly or it can be added to boiled water and then the
solution be drunk. This depends upon the taste and wish of the person.
Crabapple has yet another
efficient use which is of vital importance. It is used to solve many sexual
problems usually encountered by people. The leaves of this fruit should be
dried in a shadowy place. These should then be made into powder. This powder should
be eaten by mixing an equal amount of sugar with it. This method has proven to
be a very efficient way to overcome the very common issue of premature
ejaculation. Moreover, one teaspoon of the same powder should be dissolved in
cold water. This solution should be taken thrice a day. This is very much
beneficial for sexually infertile individuals.
Crabapple helps in:
1. Improves
wound healing
2. Prevents
cells from damages
3. Improves
gums health
4. Improves
teeth health
5. Improves
Immune System
6. Protects
from free radicals
7. Reduces
Aging
8. Lowers
Risks of some Cancers
9. Improves
Iron absorption
10. Improves
Lung health
11. Prevents
from frequent colds
12. Protects
from frequent infections
13. Improves
nerve function
14. Improves
muscle function
15. Reduces
confusion
16. Reduces
irritability
17. Reduces
fatigue
18. Lowers
chance of heart problems
19. Lowers
chance of high blood pressure
20. Protects
from chronic diarrhea
21. Improves
exercise ability
Crabapples (Raw)
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Carbohydrate
Factor: 3.6 Fat Factor: 8.37 Protein Factor: 3.36 Nitrogen to Protein
Conversion Factor: 6.25
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Refuse: 8%
Refuse Description: Core and stems
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Nutrient (Approximate)
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Unit
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1Value per100g
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Water
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g
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78.94
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Energy
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kcal
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76
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Protein
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g
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0.4
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Total lipid
(fat)
|
g
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0.3
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Ash
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g
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0.42
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Carbohydrate, by
difference
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g
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19.95
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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18
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.36
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
|
7
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Phosphorus, P
|
mg
|
15
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Potassium, K
|
mg
|
194
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Sodium, Na
|
mg
|
1
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.067
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Manganese, Mn
|
mg
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0.115
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total
ascorbic acid
|
mg
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8
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Thiamin
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mg
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0.03
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Riboflavin
|
mg
|
0.02
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Niacin
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mg
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0.1
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Vitamin B-12
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µg
|
0
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Vitamin A, RAE
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µg
|
2
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Retinol
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µg
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0
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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40
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Lipids
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Fatty acids,
total saturated
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g
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0.048
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Fatty acids,
total monounsaturated
|
g
|
0.012
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Fatty acids,
total polyunsaturated
|
g
|
0.088
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Cholesterol
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mg
|
0
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Amino Acids
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Tryptophan
|
g
|
0.004
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Threonine
|
g
|
0.014
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Isoleucine
|
g
|
0.016
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Leucine
|
g
|
0.025
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Lysine
|
g
|
0.025
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Methionine
|
g
|
0.004
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Cystine
|
g
|
0.005
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Phenylalanine
|
g
|
0.011
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Tyrosine
|
g
|
0.008
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Valine
|
g
|
0.019
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Arginine
|
g
|
0.013
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Histidine
|
g
|
0.006
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Alanine
|
g
|
0.014
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Aspartic acid
|
g
|
0.07
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Glutamic acid
|
g
|
0.042
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Glycine
|
g
|
0.016
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Proline
|
g
|
0.014
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Serine
|
g
|
0.016
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Apple wood gives off a
pleasant scent when burned, and smoke from an apple wood fire gives an
excellent flavor to smoked foods. It is easier to cut when green; dry
apple wood is exceedingly difficult to carve by hand. It is a good wood for
cooking fires because it burns hot and slow, without producing much flame.
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