Armenian fruits

21.07.2023
Armenian fruits

Here opens the beautiful landscape of Armenia, where the most delicious Armenian fruits, dating back to ancient times, flourish in the sources of a favorable climate, clean water, and fertile soil. Let's start our small but inspiring journey to the gardens of Armenia to discover the sweet fruits of the sunny land!

Pearl of Armenia

Since the time of the Kingdom of Ararat, the pomegranate has been a symbol of life, prosperity, and abundance in Armenian culture. The color of the pomegranate is the flourishing of the Armenian people, and its seeds are the continuity of generations. In ethnography, it has been preserved that the daughter-in-law knocked on the door with a pomegranate to find out how many children she would have. And the more seeds she drops, the more children she will have.

The use of pomegranates in Armenian national and traditional cuisine has a thousand-year history. The main vitamins of pomegranate are C, P, B6, and B12. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system. Vitamin P strengthens blood vessels, B6 - the nervous system, and B12 regulates blood circulation.

New symbol

Christianity brought new symbols, and the pomegranate gave way to grapes. The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the oldest of the feasts dedicated to the Virgin Mary. After the liturgy, a ceremony of blessing the grapes is performed in all churches, and blessed grapes are handed out to the people.

The substances present in grapes help reduce the amount of cholesterol in the body, promote good digestion, and also improve the functioning of the nervous system. Grape seeds contain carotenoids, vitamins E and K, bioflavonoids, and natural oils. Being powerful antioxidants, they help strengthen cells and have anti-aging properties. Raisins, juice, wine, cognac, vinegar, oils, etc. are made from grapes.

Royal dish

Translated from Latin, persimmon means a divine dish, and translated from Armenian - it is royal orange. It contains a large amount of iodine, so drugs containing 40% iodine are made from this fruit, which is used to treat hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. Persimmon also contains vitamins C and P, sub vitamin A, carbohydrates, pectin, iron, copper, etc. This fruit promotes the production of the hormone endorphin, which improves mood and increases stamina.

Armenian fruits are a testament to the country's rich agricultural heritage. From the luscious pomegranates to the golden apricots, each fruit embodies the unique flavors and traditions of Armenia. The warm hospitality of the locals is an unforgettable journey for any fruit lover.