Scientific Name: Syzygium samarangense
Variety: Lal Mithai
Salient Features:
One of the most abundantly bearing fruits of the tropics, “Lal Mithai” is a selection made for bigger sized, elongated red fruits, thick pulp with very good taste and flavor. The fruits are crispy, very rich sweet with no seeds inside.
Season: Produces fruits between March-June however off season fruits are not uncommon.
Uses and health benefits:
- Fights free radical damage
- Is rich in Vitamin C and other phenolic compounds called flavonoids, bolsters immune function
- Reduced risk of stroke, boosts good HDL Cholesterol
- Improves metabolism: prevents constipation, heals muscle cramps, and hydrates the body.