Red dates are anti-fatigue and anti-depression. The Department of Medicinal Plants and Health Sciences of Daye University has cooperated with Miaoli Agricultural Reformation Field to study Taiwanese red dates and develop soft sweets, jelly and other foods

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[Reporter Chen Guanbei/Changhua Report] Three dates a day will never show old age! Daye University and Miaoli Agricultural Reform Center conducted industry-academic cooperation to study Taiwan-origin red dates in Gongguan Township, Miaoli County, and found that red date extracts have anti-fatigue and anti-depression effects. With consumption, physical strength can be strengthened. The experimental plan has been approved by the Agriculture Committee Will reward. The research room also develops foods such as soft candies and jelly, so that people can make them at home, and can easily eat them when they go to work or exercise, and quickly relieve fatigue.

According to legend, the thousand-year-old ancient recipe “Ganmai Dazhao Decoction” has the effect of nourishing the mind and soothing the mind. Among them, the red dates are regarded as an important key, but it has never been confirmed. Liu Minjun, Chen Rujin, Su Weiran and others conducted research for half a year. Today, they held a research results presentation at Daye University, where they showed on-site gummy, jelly, pancakes and pearl red date tea made from red date extracts.

Ye Jinghua said, through experiments, it was found that the mice that were given red dates for a long time had twice the swimming time than those without food, and the anti-fatigue effect was better than taurine. In addition, for the antidepressant effect experiment, the mice were first induced to produce depression behavior. , So that its curiosity about the outside world is reduced, and the interest in eating sugar water is weakened. After eating red dates, the above symptoms can be improved. According to scientific evidence, red dates do have anti-fatigue and anti-depression effects.

Ye Jinghua said that red dates produced in Taiwan contain many nutrients. Among them, flavonoids, polysaccharides, and vitamin C have antioxidant effects. They can participate in the redox reaction of tissue cells and reduce fatigue. Therefore, the experimental team used red date extract as the raw material base. A variety of foods have been developed as supplements for high-intensity exercises such as bicycles and marathon runners. Red dates have a sweet taste and no additional sugar is required. The elderly and children can enjoy them with peace of mind, but patients with diabetes still have to control their consumption.

Wei Ruen said that the anti-fatigue effect of red dates has potential for product development. People can easily make it at home. The method of making red dates is very simple. The ratio is 90 grams of red dates and 2000cc of water. After cutting the red dates, put them in cold water and cover the pot. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. You can make it into a hot drink. You can also put the jujube water in the cold and ice it in the refrigerator, and use it as a raw material. The jujube jelly is 60g jujube water, 10g gelatin powder, 20g sugar, and jujube water. Put it in a pot and heat it over a low heat. Add gelatin powder and sugar and stir until it is completely melted. Pour into the mold and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Principal Liang Zhuozhong said that Taiwan has rich local industrial characteristics. The school encourages teachers to lead students to integrate into the industry. It also uses the school’s R&D energy to promote industrial upgrading. The Jujube Project this time is to increase the value of agricultural products through scientific verification and students’ creative R&D. Best illustration.