La Almagro eggplant is preserved health. It was introduced during the time of Arab occupation from Syria to this town of Ciudad Real. It stands out for its numerous benefits to health. In addition, its economic weight is considerable in the region. That is why the town awards a prominent figure with a silver eggplant during the international festival dedicated to this vegetable. In this, numerous cultural events are held beyond promoting the most famous aubergines in Spain. Do you want to know them?
It is a food with a centuries-long tradition. The eggplant by Almagro is recognized with the Protected Geographical Indication. And it is not only that the authorities verify the great quality of each of these vegetables. Its unique essence also consists of its mode of preparation. The Arabs did not think about it before settling here and introducing their crops. Eggplant is so old that it appears in sayings of the seventeenth century. "In Almagro aubergines to cars".
How to prepare the Almagro aubergine
La typical recipe best known is the eggplant stuffed. First of all, the aubergines are harvested before they fully mature. They are peeled and the thorns removed. They are then cooked for 15-20 minutes. The last step is cut them in two parts and let ferment in vinegar from ten days to two weeks. It is essential that they have a strip of fennel going through each half.
They are filled with garlic and pepper. At the end of the process, the Almagro aubergines in the dressing classic. This consists of water, oil, vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt y aromatic herbs o Ground cumin. By means of this recipe we can keep them perfectly for months without any danger.
Other ways to eat it are in pieces and in buds. You even eat the aubergine alone in your dressing without adding anything. Another variable is the stuffed with pepper paste instead of adding fruit. It is not only grown and prepared in Almagro, despite its name. The Protected Geographical Indication includes other municipalities. Some are Bolaños de Calatrava, Aldea del Rey, Calzada de Calatrava. Not to forget Valenzuela de Calatrava, Granátula de Calatrava and Viso del Marqués.
Why is it so healthy
The health benefits of this low-calorie food (approximately 16 per eggplant) are undeniable. Some of them are:
- Helps improve vision.
- Facilitates good intestinal health.
- It helps fight diabetes.
- Provides improvements in skin problems.
- Facilitates the reduction of LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol).
- It has antitumor action and prevents cancer.
- It helps to preserve the natural microbial flora of the human being.
One that can be highlighted is its high content in Antioxidants. Not to mention its virtues against cholesterol and diabetes. It is a source of vitamins B2 y C, plus fiber, football y potassium. Those who are following a diet to lose weight are in luck because they only contain one gram of fat per hundred. We are not inventing anything. The aubergine from Almagro It has been investigated by prestigious centers for a long time. The Polytechnic University of Valencia and United States Department of Agriculture are clear examples. These have confirmed a high presence of polyphenols. Chlorogenic acid is the majority
Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds. These increase the activity of the Vitamin C, they are protective antitumor, anti-inflammatory, protect the vascular system, strengthen capillaries and delay the processes of cellular aging. A curiosity is that chlorogenic acid is effective in fighting against nitrosamines that are produced in the body by smoke. Counteracts the effect of tobacco. We do not therefore incite anyone to poison their lungs. It is also very positive for blood pressure, not to mention that it lowers blood pressure. sugar blood.
Conclusion
In short, the benefits of aubergine from Almagro they are multiple. That is why the inhabitants of the area should be proud to cultivate and offer the consumer such a product. healthy. In addition, linked to the territory thanks to its PGI. If you are a lover of this vegetable, we encourage you to try the preserves originating from said Castilian-La Mancha town.
