Why should sugarcane be roasted? What are the effects and functions of roasted sugarcane?

Sugarcane is a solid herb and a kind of fruit. It is mainly produced in Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan and other places in China. It is a common crop in tropical areas. Sugarcane has a high juice content and tastes sweet. It can be eaten directly after peeling. But in many areas, people like to roast sugarcane before eating it. Why is that? What are the effects and functions of eating sugarcane after roasting?

Why is sugarcane roasted?

Sugarcane is a fruit with a cold nature. Roasting it over fire before eating can increase its sweetness and weaken its coldness, making it more gentle and fragrant. It is also beneficial to the body's absorption and utilization of its nutrients. In addition, eating roasted sugarcane can also prevent colds and coughs.

Effects and functions of roasted sugarcane

1. Prevent anemia

This food ingredient is rich in the trace element iron, but the body's absorption rate of iron is relatively low when eaten directly. Roasting the sugarcane before eating can increase the activity of the elemental iron, making it more conducive to the body's absorption and utilization. It can improve the body's hematopoietic function and increase the amount of hemoglobin. Regular consumption can replenish blood and reduce the occurrence of anemia.

2. Prevent cancer

Usually, if you roast sugarcane before eating it, you can absorb rich natural polysaccharides. This substance can promote the regeneration of immune cells in the human body, eliminate various viruses in the human body, and reduce the chance of cell cancer. It has obvious preventive and therapeutic effects on gastric cancer, intestinal cancer, and lung cancer, which are very common among people today.

3. Clean your teeth

Usually, roasting sugarcane before eating can increase the toughness of the cellulose it contains. When people eat it, these sugarcanes can act like a toothbrush to clean the garbage remaining in the mouth and between teeth. This can keep people's teeth white and healthy, and can also prevent common diseases such as stomatitis and pharyngitis, which is very beneficial to improving human health.