![]() ![]() Research has shown that anjeer fruits, stem bark, and leaves exhibit strong antioxidant properties. The high antioxidant activity of these fruits has shown to protect against the development of diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Research has observed that regularly eating two dried anjir, that is equivalent to 40 grams, significantly increases the antioxidant capacity. Scientific studies have found that anjeer fruits are an excellent source of antioxidants. FLAVONES: APIGENIN, ASTRAGALINE, CAMPHEROL, and RUTINīecause of high phenolic content, it is called a functional food.The basic polyphenols present in anjir are: One research showed that the total phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, and antioxidant activity lowered after fresh anjir were sun-dried. Research has shown that wine and tea are two good sources of phenolic compounds, but the quantity of phenolic compounds, particularly PROANTHOCYANIDINS in anjeer fruit is much greater than tea and wine. ![]() Rich in Polyphenolic Compoundsīoth fresh and dried anjir fruits are excellent sources of phenolic compounds. Anjeers are a rich source of carotenoids such as LYCOPENE, LUTEIN, CRYPTOXANTHIN, β-CAROTENES, and α-CAROTENES. They also contain plenty of health-promoting bioactive compounds such as ARABINOSE, β-AMYRINS, β-CAROTENES, GLYCOSIDES, β-SITOSTEROLS, and XANTHOTOXOL. These fruits contain 17 different types of amino acid out of which glutamine and aspartic acid are the highest ones. ![]() Anjeer dried fruits are abundant in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, potassium, and thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2) and vitamin K. As compared to other plant sources, it is one of the highest sources of dietary fiber and calcium. It is a rich source of various vitamins, minerals, water, and fat. So, let’s have a look at its nutrient profile of Anjeer: Nutritional Benefits of AnjeerĪnjeer is an extremely nourishing food and is used as an important ingredient in industrial products. The health-promoting potential of anjir fruits is due to the presence of a variety of health-promoting compounds. Darker the color of anjir fruits, greater is the concentration if antioxidants and flavonoids in it. It is found that more than 28% of fiber present in them is in the soluble form, which helps to control high plasma glucose level and plasma cholesterol level and promotes weight loss too. Even today, these fruits form a significant part of the Mediterranean diet. White plate with sliced Anjeer and liquid honey Anjeer Benefitsīoth fresh and dried anjeer fruits have an amazing nutrient composition, which makes it extremely beneficial for human health. Major nutrients in Dried Anjeer Fruits: Major Nutrients Phyto Nutrients in Fresh Anjir Phytonutrients Major nutrients in Fresh Anjir Major Nutrients Moreover, it is a good source of iron, vitamins, lime, potassium, sodium, sulfur, phosphoric acid, and other vital nutrients. Anjeer (Anjir) Nutrition FactsĪnjeer contains carbohydrates, protein, cellulose, oil, mineral salt, and water. ![]() This fruit is processed and used for cooking pies, cakes, jams, puddings, and preserves. Fruits consist 62% sugar in the dried form and 22% sugar in the fresh fruit form. They are available in fresh as well as dried preserved form. The major uses of anjeer dry fruit include its beneĪnjeer fruits are fleshy, sweet, healthiest, multipurpose and delicious fruits. In addition to this, these fruits are also used as a diuretic and expectorant. Anjeer juice combined with honey is used as an effective remedy for hemorrhagia. It is reported that its fruits include antihyperglycemic, antibacterial, antiviral, antihypertriglyceridemic and cancer suppressive effect. Studies have shown that Anjeer has purgative (laxative) and antipyretic (reduces fever or lowers high body temperature) properties. Anjir Fruits are an important source of antioxidants and consuming Anjir Fruits increases the plasma antioxidant capacity. Anjeer dry fruit and its other parts such as bark, leaves, shoots, latex, and seeds are medically important. Fresh and dried Anjeer (Anjir) are widely consumed in Mediterranean countries and it is popularly known as ‘the poor man’s food’. ![]()
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