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.