Ambarella (Jamaica plum) : Spondias dulcis Saland
Introduction
Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)
Energy |
46.0 k cal |
protein |
0.2 g |
Fat |
0.1 g |
Carbohydrates |
12.4 g |
Calcium |
56.0 mg |
Phosphorus |
67.0 mg |
Iron |
0.3 mg |
Carotene |
205.0 ug |
Thiamine |
50.0 ug |
Riboflavin |
20.0 ug |
Vit. C |
36.0 mg |
Medicinal Values
Useful in diabetes mellitus, indigestion, urinary tract infection, hypertension, hemorrhoids.
Major Growing Areas
Wet and Intermediate zones
Nature of Cultivation
Grown as a scattered cultivation on home gardens
Recommended Varieties
Tall local stain
Dwarf introduction
Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
chutneys, jam, pickle
Economics & Marketing
Availability
July -August- (Tall cultivar)
Year round - (Dwarf cultivar)