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Binomial Name：Cucurbita moschata
Chinese Name：磨盤南瓜
Other Names：Jap Pumpkin | Pumpkin J.A.P (Or Kent)
Product Description：There are many different varieties such as Kent. Some source said that JAP just means "Just Another Pumpkin" because they didn't know what to call it.Delicious and tasty round pumpkins with excellent flavour and good storage ability. Plants perform well in poorer soils as they prefer lower nutrient levels than most vegetable crops.
It may just be an old wives' tale, but it is said that Jap pumpkin derived its name from growers who weren't sure of how to market it, so they chose the acronym of Just Another Pumpkin! The Jap pumpkin is similar to a sweet potato in texture and taste – it has a nutty flavour which is ideal for roasts and cakes.
But, kabocha – also known as Japanese pumpkin – is the undeniable, and oft overlooked, favorite this season. If you’ve encountered this unassuming gem, it has most likely been that buttery component of a Thai curry you just couldn’t place or a veggie tempura deight. It’s time to make kabocha the star that it deserves to be. Here are eight reasons we think you should wrap yourself up in a kabocha blanket this winter. (Well, not really.)
Pumpkin contains starch and cellulose, which can satisfy hunger and replenish energy; it contains carotenoids and lutein, which can protect eyes and vision; in addition, pumpkin also contains magnesium and potassium that are good for heart health. Good for heart health.
Sweet in taste, warm in nature, it has the effects of anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving, detoxifying and removing insects, invigorating the middle and invigorating qi, nourishing the spleen and warming the stomach, and satisfying hunger and nourishing the middle. Pumpkin contains starch and cellulose, which can satisfy one's appetite and replenish physical strength; the carotenoids and lutein it contains can protect eyes and eyesight; in addition, pumpkin also contains good heart health rich in magnesium and potassium, which are good for heart health. There are research guidelines that melon can bind and eliminate toxic metals such as lead and mercury, and can reduce the carcinogenicity of nitrite, and at the same time can enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney, so it can prevent the accumulation of excessive toxic metals and help prevent environmental poisoning.
Native to Central and South America. Introduced to China in the 14th century, it is mainly distributed in China, India and Japan. It is less cultivated in Europe and the United States. Therefore, some scholars mistakenly believe that it originated in China, so it is called "Chinese pumpkin". Now it is cultivated all over the world, but it is still the most cultivated in southern China.
Variety：Examples: Grinding Pumpkin, Halloween Pumpkin
Supply Season：Late Summer to late Autumn.
Storage Method：In the uncut state, it can be stored in a cool and ventilated place for 1 month;
If it is cut open, remove the seeds and put it in a fresh-keeping bag, and store it in the refrigerator for about 1 week.
#Should Be / Avoided：
Appropriate: It is suitable for people with lung pain, asthma, pain and swelling, people with high blood pressure, constipation, cancer patients, people with burns, and people who have been stung by poisonous bees.
Bogey: Because pumpkin has high potassium content, people with poor kidney function and uremia should eat less. Patients suffering from icteric hepatitis, measles, beriberi, etc., and those with chickenpox, qi stagnation and dampness should not eat it.
Pregnant women can eat pumpkin
Pregnant women eating pumpkin during pregnancy can promote digestion and relieve constipation. However, excessive consumption can easily cause dampness and heat in the body. It is not recommended to eat pumpkin every day, and the amount of consumption should be controlled.
Properties (TCM): warm
Five Flavors in TCM: sweet
Efficacy Anti-inflammatory and pain relief, detoxification and deworming, nourishing the middle and Qi, nourishing the spleen and warming the stomach, alleviating hunger and nourishing the middle
main nutrition
Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, which can speed up cell division and stimulate the growth of new cells. Rich cobalt can enhance metabolism in the body, promote hematopoietic function, and promote the synthesis of vitamin B12 in the human body.
*Edible Compatibility：
Matching
Appropriate effect
Beef Tonify the spleen and stomach, detoxify and relieve pain
Mung bean clears heat and detoxifies, promotes body fluid and quenches thirst
Not suitable for matching
Influence
Mutton causes jaundice and beriberi
Shrimp causes diarrhea, bloating
Chili Destroys Vitamin C
carp poisoning
Crab prone to abdominal pain and diarrhea
Cooking Skills：The skin is thin and the meat is thick, and the whole body is full of treasures. After washing, the skin can be cooked together, and the nutrition is more divided.
Notes：It is not advisable to eat too much. If you eat too much, it will easily become wet and yellow, which will make you bloated. Because pumpkin is rich in carotenoids, excessive consumption can cause yellowing of the skin. Eating more squash can promote dampness and heat. Pumpkin seeds are also used to make soy sauce melon seeds.
Dish：Pumpkin Powder Steamed Pork, Golden Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Spare Ribs.
Suggested Eating Method：
The skin is thin and thick, and the whole body is treasure. After washing, you can cook it together, and the nutrition is even more divided.
There are many ways to eat, steaming, cooking, fried, fried, grilled, stewed, and it is a delicious item for young and old!
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