What is it called in different languages? Bengali: dephol Tamil: gundu molzuka English: yellow mangosteen Common name: mundu About mundu: It has other common names as baniti, goruka, egg tree, rata fruit. Mundu fruit belongs to culsiaceae family or also called as mangosteen family which is queen of fruits. Mundu has soft yellow color and…
Know Your Food Category: Fruits
JAVA PLUM
What is it called in different languages? English: java plum Tamil: kottainaval/ nagai Marathi: jambul Malayalam: nara Kannada: dulle nerale Telugu: neredu pandu About java plum: Java plum has many common names like black plum, jamun fruit, Malabar plum, black berry, purple plum, jambu, jambolan. The scientific name of java plum is Syzygium cumini. It…
BREADFRUIT/ SEEMA PANASA
What is it called in different languages? English: breadfruit Telugu: seema panasa Hindi: bakri chajhar Marathi: nirphanas Tamil: irppla Kannada: jeegujje About breadfruit: The botanical name of breadfruit is Artocarpus altilis. It has sweet taste. Breadfruit is a rich source of vitamin C, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, copper, potassium. It belongs to moraceae family. Benefits: –…
GRAPEFRUIT
What is it called in different languages? English: grapefruit Tamil: bablimas Malayalam: Kambili naranga Hindi: chakotara Telugu: pampara panasa / dabbapandu Bengali: jambura About grapefruit: Grape fruit is a tropical citrus fruit which has sweet and sour taste. The botanical name of grapefruit is citrus * paradisi. Researches show that it’s great for heart health.…
WILD DATE PALM / EETHA KAYALU
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: eetha pallu/ eetha kayalu Hindi: khajuri English: Indian date palm/ wild date palm About Indian palm dates: They have other common names as middle east dates, wild date palm. They have a sweet creamy taste. The botanical name of Indian palm dates is phoenix sylvestris. Indian palm…
BUDDHA’S HAND FRUIT
What is it called in different languages? Bengali: taba Assaamese: jora tenga Hindi: bara nibu About Buddha’s hand fruit: The fruit has an odd shape that resembles hand of praying Buddha. It belongs to same family as pomelo. This fruit has a fruity aroma and citrus flavor. The botanical name of Buddha’s hand fruit is…
PRUNES / DRIED ALU BUKARA
What is it called in different languages? Hindi: al bukara (dried) English: prunes Tamil: alpakoda (ularnta) Telugu: alpagoda pandu (endinavi) Kannada: onagida draakshe About prunes: Prunes are basically plums that have been dried naturally in sun. They are rich in vitamin A, K, C, beta carotene, fiber, antioxidants. Benefits: – Enhances digestion – Cures constipation…
STAR FRUIT/ CARAMBOLA
What is it called in different languages? English: star fruit Telugu: ambanamkaya Tamil: thambaratham Malayalam: vairapulli Hindi: kamrakh About star fruit: The other common name of star fruit is Carambola and the botanical name is Averrhoa carambola. It is crunchy, juicy. This fruit comes in two varieties smaller ones with a sour taste and a…
WATER APPLE/WATERY ROSE APPLE/ ROSE APPLE
What is it called in different languages? English: water apple Telugu: gulaabijamikaayalu Hindi: jambu Tamil: panneer naval Malayalam: jambakka About water apple: The other common names of water apple are watery rose apple, rose apple. It is native to South Asian countries and tropical parts of India. It treats heart and liver disorders. The scientific…
CLUSTER FIG/ MEDI PANDU / GULAR
What is it called in different languages? Telugu: medi pandu English: cluster fig Hindi: gular Sanskrit: udumbar/ jantuphal Tamil: utumparam Malayalam: aththi Kannada: atti mara Marathi: umbar About cluster fig: The botanical name of cluster fig is Ficus Racemosa. Cluster fig belongs to Moraceae family. It has other common names as goolar fig, country fig,…