Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Composition and uses

Composition

• It is an excellent source of Vit. C (1-4 per cent), Maleic acid, Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Calcium, P, Fe, Na & K in trace quantities.
  
• Because of its high vit-C content, the fruit of west Indian cherry can be rightly called as the “pill of natures” Vit-C. Eating one or two fruits every morning will meet the daily requirement of Vit. C.
  
• The fruit also contains protein, carbohydrates, fibre, carotein, thiamine, riboflavin etc.
Uses

• There is good potential in the form of processed produce and also for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
• The fruits are eaten as fresh; it can be juiced for punch for jellies and in the preparation of gelatin desserts, salads or for fortifying other juices with low in Vitamin C.
• The fruit is used to cure of throat pain, diarrhea, the bark extract (26 per cent Tannin) used for leather conditioning and for colouring silk and woolen cloths.