India grows most of the world's pomegranates, and exports much of its supply to the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and the UK. India even ships pomegranates as far as the US and Canada. Cultivation takes place Mainly in Maharashtra and on a smaller scale in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Haryana
| Pomegranates have been used to treat dysentery, diarrhea, heartburn, vomiting and dyspepsia. It also purifies the mouth, stomach, heart, throat, as well as increase semen, boost virility alleviate restlessness and reduces thirst. Pomegranates have gained attention as a super food on account of their polyphenol-rich juice. Indeed, the juice has many health benefits |
Guava is one of the important commercial fruits in India. It is the fourth most important fruit after mango, banana and citrus. It was introduced in India in the seventeen century. Major guava producing states include Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
| The fruit is a good source of vitamin C, pectin, calcium and phosphorus. The fruit is used for the preparation of processed products like jams, jellies and nectar. The puree can be used in juice, cakes, puddings, sauces, ice-cream, jam and jelly. Fruits can be preserved by canning as halves or quarters, with or without seed core (shells). Good quality salad can be prepared from the shell of ripe fruits. |
Oranges are a major crop for India, ranking only after bananas and mangos in volume. India exports sweet oranges to countries including Sri Lanka, France, the UK, Belgium, and Bangladesh. Orange production is concentrated in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The areas producing mandarins are Coorg, Vidharba, Darjeeling, Meghalaya, Assam, Nagpur, Akola and Punjab. Areas producing sweet oranges are Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Nagpur, and Akola.
| Oranges are one of the highest Vitamin-C containing fruits. Vitamin C helps maintain collagen health, which keeps skin youthful and healthy. Vitamin C also keeps the immune system strong, warding off winter colds and hastening recovery time. A compound in the peel of the orange proved to lower cholesterol more effectively than some prescription drugs |
India is the world's largest producer of papaya. In fact, India grows more papayas than the subsequent largest producing countries Brazil, Indonesia, the Dominican Republic, and Nigeria. The major Papaya producing states in India are Andhra Pradesh. Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
| Papaya is loaded with health benefits. The fruit has several nutritional benefits it treats gastro-intestinal issues, boosts urine secretion, fights pancreatic infections, intestinal worms, liver hardening, and skin diseases. Furthermore, papaya remedies a large spleen, and the fruit's carpaine combats heart diseases. |
Indian sapottas are some of the hardiest in the world. Sapotas grow in abundance throughout Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh. Most of India's sapota market is consumed domestically, as less than half a percent are exported. As of 2011, most of India's sapota exports go to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and the UK, respectively.
| Sapotas are one of the higher sugar fruits, but contains a healthy dose of iron, which keeps energy levels sustained and transports oxygen to the blood. Chikus contain magnesium, which keeps bones healthy, stabilizes blood pressure, and maintains nerves. Niacin, also found in chikus, reduces arthritic pain, promotes healthy circulation and assists with the body's natural energy production. |
Figs rank among the earliest fruits grown by man, predating even pomegranates and grains. Figs are a beloved, popular fruit in India. They grow well in several states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. The taste of dried figs is a different experience. The texture is leathery and chewy; and the taste is more robust and sugary than its fresh counterpart. The interior of dried figs is a seedy thick paste of sweetness, though it's not as sharp or cloying as dates.
| Figs are a powerhouse of nutrients and health benefits. Civilizations across the world have used figs in traditional remedies for centuries: In folk medicine, figs are used for arthritis, stomach upsets, and headaches. |
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