3 JULY, 2023
Adhya Moona
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Durian has a creamy texture and is sweet, slightly bitter in taste. The fruit is rich in Vitamin C and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. It is grown in the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu.
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Rambutan is packed with Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant which helps fight free radicals that can damage our cells. This fruit is grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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Dragonfruit is found in Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, etc. Apart from being rich in antioxidants, it is naturally fat-free and high in fibre, and contains prebiotics.
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Loquat has a sweet, citrusy taste and the skin is edible. It is rich in Vitamin A, good for immune health and vision. Loquat farming is done in Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Assam and Uttar Pradesh.
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A bright yellow aromatic fruit, Buddha's Hand is found in Northeast India. Eating this helps relieve menstrual pain and gastrointestinal pain. Rich in Vitmain C, it helps build overall immunity.
Doub palm or palmyra palm is used to cure skin inflammations. It is healthy for those suffering from Diabetes. It is also rich in Vitamins B & C. It is grown in West Bengal and South India.
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Mangosteen is low in calories and is packed with antioxidants that have anticancer, anti-ageing, anti-diabetic effects. It is grown in Southwestern parts of India.
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When ripe, it has a sweet taste & soft texture. Unripe jackfruit is used to make savoury dishes. It is rich in magnesium, potassium, Vitamin C. Jackfruit is grown in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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Starfruit has a sweet yet tart taste, and a grape-like texture. Packed with Vitamin C, copper, gallic acid. Starfruit promotes digestive health. It is grown in the Southern states and is widely available.
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It is packed with Vitamin-C, fibre, potassium, beta carotene. Grapefruit is linked to higher levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. It is cultivated in Assam, Kerala, Bengaluru, Tripura.