Description
- KOKUM, GARCINIA INDICA is generally known as kokum is a fruit bearing evergreen tree. The extract of the fruit is called aagul in Konkani or agal in Marathi. It is added during the preparation of solkadhi and also can be taken as summer drink considering its body coolant effects.
- THE BEST SUMMER DRINK: Kokum aagal, used to prepare Sharbat, is very famous and popular in India especially during summer. It is delicious and has a cooling effect on the body. It is very refreshing drink. It not only quenches your thirst, but also helps to prevents dehydration and sunstroke due to heat.
- NUTRITIONAL VALUE : Kokam is rich in nutrition. 100 grams of kokam provides 60 calories of energy. Though kokam is low in calories and fats, it is rich in fibres measures around 2 grams of fibre per 100 grams. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin C, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese and zinc along with other trace minerals.
- USES: Kokam aagal acts as an Antacid used in preparation of Solkadhi with milk extracted from coconut. Its also used in the making of kokam sarbat. This spice finds an integral place in many Indian curries. Kokum Salted Syrup offers multiple benefits.
- NATURAL AND HEALTHY DRINK: Kokum Juice or Agal is made from Kokum cured in Salt. (80% Kokam juice + 20% Salt with traditional method).
KOKUM, GARCINIA INDICA is generally known as kokum is a fruit bearing evergreen tree. The extract of the fruit is called aagul in Konkani or agal in Marathi. It is added during the preparation of solkadhi and also can be taken as summer drink considering its body coolant effect.