Rose hips - they decorate the dog rose, dog rose and other roses over the fall and winter. They catch the eye with their bright red color, yet people overlook the fact that they are edible and their health value is far superior to that of other fruits.
Rose hips = nutrient bombs
In the autumn and winter, the range of local fruits looks meager. Even apples are soon overdue and quickly lose vitamins. Therefore, the rose hip is just right. It sticks to the (wild) roses from late summer to February. Their content of vital substances is enormous.
Depending on the variety and immediately after harvest, 100 g of this fruit contain between 400 and 5,000 mg of vitamin C. Rose hips are therefore richer in vitamin C than citrus fruits. Only the sea buckthorn and the acerola cherry can surpass them in this regard.
In addition to vitamin C, which oxidizes with increasing storage, rose hips contain a wealth of other nutrients. These include the following nutrients:
- Carotene (for vitamin A formation)
- iron
- magnesium
- potassium
- Vitamin B1
- tannins
What rose hips are good for
The tannins in the rosehip have a diuretic effect. This can be helpful for kidney and bladder problems. The vitamin B1 calms the nerves and relieves pain. The high iron content helps with anemia. People with an increased need for iron, such as pregnant women, breastfeeding women and women in general, find rose hips to be a good source of iron. The iron is well absorbed by the contained vitamin C.
The hard core of the rose hip also contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The oil that can be obtained from the seeds is used, among other things, to tighten the skin and is able to prevent skin impurities. Last but not least, rose hips help with:
tips and tricks
What is the best way to preserve the health value of rose hips after harvest? The rose hips should either be eaten fresh immediately or dried at temperatures below 40 °C. If the rose hips are heated too much, vitamin C and the B vitamins are destroyed.
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