Showing Food Malus (Crab apple)
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| Name | Malus (Crab apple) | ||||||||||
| Scientific Name | Malus | ||||||||||
| Description | Malus, commonly known as Crab apple, is a genus of small deciduous trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae (PMID: 40578564, PMID: 38735105). The genus is native to the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, specifically in countries such as China, Europe, and North America. Crab apples are mostly eaten in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The fruit is used in culinary applications such as making jams, jellies, and preserves due to its exceptionally high pectin and acid content. The fruit is typically green with a pink blush or golden yellow in color, with a tart and tangy apple flavor and a strong, sweet odor. Crab apples are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins, providing several health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. The most notable chemical in crab apples is malic acid. The fruit has medicinal uses, including treating digestive issues and inflammation. Industrially, crab apples are used in the production of pectin, a natural gelling agent. A peculiar mode of preparation is making crab apple jelly, which involves boiling the fruit with sugar and pectin to create a firm, gel-like spread. | ||||||||||
| Primary ID | FOOD00343 | ||||||||||
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| Group | Fruits | ||||||||||
| Sub-Group | Pomes | ||||||||||
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| ITIS ID | 25254 | ||||||||||
| Wikipedia ID | Malus | ||||||||||
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