FRUIT PICKING β¨// Loquat picking from Carmel Cherry Farm @carmelcherryfarm in Perth Hills. Entry to farm was $8 per person and the loquats were $10/kg. Wiki Trivia: βThe loquat is in the family Rosaceae, and is native to the cooler hill regions of south-central China. The loquat has a high sugar, acid and pectin content. It is eaten as a fresh fruit and mixes well with other fruits in fresh fruit salads or fruit cups. The fruit is also commonly used to make jam, jelly and chutney, and is often served poached in light syrup. Firm, slightly immature fruits are best for making pies or tarts, while the fruits are the sweetest when soft and orange. An American writer calls the loquat's flavor "floral" with hints of apricot and a peach, with the fruit's natural sweetness contributing to its popularity. Loquats are used commonly as a natural sweetener for many different types of food, and are used to make marmalade and jelly in various locales. Many people use loquats to create sauces and other juices since the acidity goes well with the sweetness, another reason why they are popular for making pies and other pastries. Loquats are often eaten as a fresh fruit, but need to have the seeds removed in order to be ready to eat. The seeds not only takes up a great deal of space relative to the size of the fruit (cf. avocado) but also are slightly poisonous in large quantities. The fruit is often peeled, but the peel is edible and not overly thick. Some other uses for loquat include making alcohol, animal feed, and medicine to counter vomiting and thirst. The loquat's trees and flowers also are used in different forms. The loquat's wood is used as an alternative to pear wood and works well to make rulers/other writing instruments. The loquat's flowers are used to make perfume in places like Europe, although its yield is considered low. Powdered loquat leaves are also used to treat diarrhea, depression, and even help to counteract alcoholic intoxication.β #Loquats #CarmelCherryFarm #Carmel #PerthHills #WikiTrivia #PerthFoodReview #PFR_CarmelCherryFarm (at Carmel, Western Australia, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck5fzJsPimT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=