{"id":566,"date":"2021-03-24T11:51:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T11:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutritionistnanny.com\/blogs\/?p=566"},"modified":"2021-03-24T11:54:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T11:54:07","slug":"reasons-to-get-addicted-to-kokum-sherbet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritionistnanny.com\/blogs\/2021\/03\/24\/reasons-to-get-addicted-to-kokum-sherbet\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to get addicted to kokum sherbet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Kokum, known as the Garcinia Indica plant, is native to the Western Ghats region of India. This exotic fruit is a wonder berry with a pleasant, tangy-sweet taste. This summer fruit available between March to May is spherical in appearance, becoming red to dark purple when fully ripe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Multiple Uses of Kokum\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">The dried rinds of the fruit are used as a condiment or flavouring agent in curries, seafood and meat in place of lemon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">The fruit extract has long been used as a flavouring agent for beverages and gourmet spices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">The fresh fruit is consumed directly and pulp is used to prepare sherbet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Nutritional Importance of Kokum\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">The seed kernel portion consists of 33-44% oil, commercially known as kokum butter. The butter is 60-65% saturated fatty acids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Majorly 44% oleic acid, 1-8% linolenic acid and has a substantial amount of Malic acid, which is responsible for the pungent sour taste of the fruits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">The rind contains nutrients like protein, tannin, pectins, sugars, fat, organic hydroxy citric acids, and other phytochemicals.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Kokum has photochemical properties responsible for various protective and prevention of health effects. It is loaded with B complex vitamins and minerals like potassium, manganese, magnesium, all are important for maintaining blood pressure, offers protection against cardiovascular diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Why Drink Kokum Sherbet or Juice?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It has a natural cooling effect on the body, so popular during summers as it helps protect against sunstroke by keeping you hydrated. It is a healthier, refreshing option compared to the commercially available cold drinks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Potential Health Benefits of Kokum\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>1) Antibacterial Activity\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The active constituent gracing possesses powerful ant-bacterial activity and the aqueous extract is reported to fight against Bacillus subtilis, followed by E.coli and S aureus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>2) Anti-Ulcer Activity\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The garcinol extract may help reduce gastric ulcers induced by indomethacin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>3) Anti-Obesity\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Mainly HCA hydroxycitric acid is responsible for providing the weight loss effect as it acts by reducing appetite, inhibiting lipogenesis and reducing body weight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>4) Antioxidant Activity\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It exhibits free radical scavenging activity, it has potent antioxidants comparable to ascorbic acid, which helps reduce oxidative stress.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>5) May Fight Cholesterol<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As the hydroxycitric acid helps curb biogenesis and thereby help reduce cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>6) Helps Combat Digestive Issues<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It helps deal with indigestion, flatulence, acidity or constipation issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">To conclude, kokum wonder berry offers a wide array of potential health benefits like cholesterol control, weight loss, digestive health. The best way to consume it is to be eaten as whole fruits or fresh sherbets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>REFERENCES\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Aparna et al. (2018). Kokum A fruit with multiple benefits, Health Action, 31 (8), 22 \u2013 23. Health Action.ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Imphal, Manipur)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Parle Milind et al. 2013, GOLDEN BENEFITS OF DRINKING KOKAM-COLA. Int. Res. J. Pharm. 4 (5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Miguel, Braganza.,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Shirodkar, Ajit., Bhat, D. Jayarama., &amp; Krishnan, S. (Eds) (2012). Resource Book on Kokum, Western Ghats Kokum Foundation, Panaji \u2013 Goa. India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kokum, known as the Garcinia Indica plant, is native to the Western Ghats region of India. 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