Dried Kokum Rinds
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Dried Kokum Rinds
Description
Helps deal with acidity, improves digestion & aids in weight loss
Sourced from a single family harvest in Sirsi , Karnataka
Sun dried from fresh harvest without any processing
Kokum ( Garcinia Indica) is a tree spice , used commonly as a souring agent . It is commonly found in the western coast of India- Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra. It is widely used in the coastal cooking of these states and also used to prepare the famous sol kadi - a delicious drink
Interesting fact: Bio basics kokum rinds are from sun drying the freshly harvested fruit . This gives a bright pink juice from a very small quantity of rinds. The commercially available kokum rinds are less colourful, flavourful and less nutritious.
Story
Bio Basics kokum comes from a single family of organic farmers , which harvests it from Soppinabetta forests in Sirsi near their organic farm. Soppinabetta forests are leased to forest abutting farmers to harvest minor forest produce from and therefore are preserved and managed by the farmer families. The Marathe farmer family harvests and sundries the kokum carefully and sends it to us.These superior quality rinds give you a perfect pink liquid on soaking and you need only a few pieces to prepare your dishes and drinks. These rinds are among the best you can get anywhere.
Health benefits
Kokum is known for its numerous health benefits including
Preventing acidity & aiding digestion
It has anti inflammatory properties & helps with easing joint pains
Helps elevate the mood
Helps manage blood sugar due to its anti diabetic properties
It is cooling & hydrating
It is loaded withessential vitamins: vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin C
It contains calcium, iron, manganese, potassium, and zinc
Aids in weight loss
Storage
This can be stored in a cool dry place and will keep for upto two years.
Cook
Kokum is used as a souring agent and added to vegetable and fish & meat preparations
Kokum is used to make sherbet and also sol kadi
Soak dry kokum rinds in water one hour prior to using it. Use by squeezing the rinds to extract the juice.
Additional Information
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250g, 500g |
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