White Kokum Phool is the fruit of a slender, evergreen tree in western India, cut into cross sections so that seeds are visible in their chambers like a citrus fruit and dried.
Kokum Phool is primarily added to give a refreshing sour taste, slightly sweet, fruity and tangy flavor to curries, dals and vegetable dishes. Used mostly in the cuisines of Gujarat, Maharashtra and other southern states.
Kokum is a traditional home remedy in case of flatulence, heat strokes and infections