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Introduction

Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)  

	Ripe	Tender	Jak	Units
	Fruit	Fruit	seeds
Energy	94.0	51.0	151.0	k cal
Protein	1.7	2.6	4.3	g
Fat	0.3	0.8	0.4	g
Carbohydrates	93.7	9.4	32.0	g
Calcium	27.00	30.0	35.0	mg
Phosphorus	0	40.0	126.0	mg
Iron	0.6	1.7	1.2	mg
Carotene	39.0	0	25.0	mg
Thiamine	0.09	50.0	180.0	mg
Riboflavin	0.11	40.0	50.0	mg
Vit. C	9.0	14.0	17.0	mg

Medicinal  Values
Rich source of potassium, iron and energy; useful in blood disorders. Ripe fruit is a good source of carotene. 

Major Growing Areas
Mostly wet zone, scattered in the Dry and intermediate zones 

Nature of Cultivation
Naturally grown ; scattered cultivations and in home gardens

Recommended Varieties

Local selections Father long, Kothmale, Maharagama

Fatherlong	Kothmale
Maharagama

 Harvesting & post-harvest technology

Value Added Products
Unripe fruit; Polos preseve
Ripe fruit; Cordial, fruit in syrup
Seed Dried, roasted, flour in confectionery

Economics & Marketing

Availability
March - May and November - January