Peel Medlars – That’s How it Works

Peeling medlars – that’s how it works

Most commercially available medlars are so-called Japanese loquats. The leaves of the plant are slightly hairy on the underside, which is where their name comes from.

• This hair protects the plant from pests. Therefore, the medlars are usually not treated with pesticides, so that you can eat the fruit with a clear conscience with the peel.
• However, if you want to process the medlars further, peeling the small fruits is a little time-consuming, but not particularly difficult.
• Before you start peeling the fruit, use a sharp knife to remove the base of the blossom.
• Then carefully score the medlars and then carefully peel off the peel with a knife that is as sharp as possible.
• The best way to do this is to start at the base of the blossom and then carefully peel off the peel downwards in strips. Alternatively, you can peel the medlars with a vegetable peeler.

Medlars – a pleasure not only when peeled

Compared to other fruits, the vitamin and nutrient content of medlar is relatively low. However, that should not be a reason to despise the refreshing fruits. Due to their size, they are perfect as finger food and are an ideal snack for in between.

• The pulp of the medlar has a slightly sweet and sour taste. In contrast to many other snacks, you hardly consume any calories with the fruit. One hundred grams of medlars have just 45 calories and are therefore perfect for the small appetite and the slim figure. In addition, the fruits quickly fill you up.
• In addition to vitamin C and tannins, medlars contain a high proportion of pectin. Pectin has the property of binding water quickly so that the feeling of satiety is not long in coming. By the way, as a vegetable gelling agent, pectin is a very good alternative to animal gelatine and not just a good option for vegetarians and vegans.