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Ginnan is an East Asian fruit of the Ichou tree, also known as Ginkgo biloba. It originates in China. It was then brought from China to Japan and has since become firmly established in Japanese cuisine as a healthy ingredient.
How healthy is Ginnan?
The Ginnan fruit contains a lot of healthy nutrients. In addition to potassium, which is good for your blood pressure, it has a diuretic effect, i.e. it increases the excretion of waste products from your body. Ginnan also scores with many vitamins (vitamin B1, B2 and B6).
How can I eat Ginnan?
Ginnan is a small fruit that you can eat both raw and cooked. Unfortunately, fresh Ginnan fruits are rarely available in Germany, as they have to be imported.
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