{"product_id":"kokum-white-new-pack-20261012-1258","title":"Kokum, White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHITE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKOKUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Garcinia indica)\u003cbr\u003e‘Kokum phool \/ Dry Kokum’\u003cbr\u003eKokum-White is the fruit of tropical evergreen tree of western coast of southern India. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruits are cut into cross sections, so that the white seeds are visible in their chambers\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e like a citrus fruit, and dried.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has a refreshing sour taste, but fruity, slightly astringent with a faintly sweet aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in Konkani cuisine and, in cuisines of Gujarat Maharashrta and other southern \u003cbr\u003estates, as alternative to tamarind. Mostly used to enhance coconut-based curries or vegetable dishes like potatoes, okra or lentils. Kokum is especially used with fish curry. It is also included in chutneys and pickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKokum has been known as Grandma’s cure for acidity. Also effective in case of flatulence,\u003cbr\u003e stomach pain and gaseous distension. The Hydroxycitric acid in kokum known to\u003cbr\u003e lower LDL chlolesterol. It is also a strong anti-obesity agent as it suppresses appetite. \u003cbr\u003eIts anti-inflammatory properties help prevent heart diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marhaba","offers":[{"title":"4x5 lb","offer_id":67685760663772,"sku":null,"price":227.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb","offer_id":68031206621404,"sku":null,"price":512.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/4437\/3675\/products\/il_1080xN.2286895202_56yx.jpg?v=1679348131","url":"https:\/\/foodsofnations.com\/products\/kokum-white-new-pack-20261012-1258","provider":"Kalustyan's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}