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Ceylon Dried Goraka (Garcinia Cambogia)100% Natural Organic Grand A Quality

$ 10.02

Availability: 76 in stock
  • Product: Single Spice
  • Condition: New
  • Number in Pack: 1
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Number of Servings: Depends
  • Food Aisle: Pantry
  • Form: Dried Pieces
  • Serving Size: 200 Grams
  • Item Weight: 200g
  • Type: Garcinia
  • Expiration Date: 2023
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Sri Lanka
  • Food Specifications: Dye Free, Egg Free, Fat Free, No Artificial Coloring, Organic
  • Regional Cuisine/Region: Asian

    Description

    Ceylon Dried Goraka (Garcinia Cambogia) 100% Natural Organic Grade A High Quality 200g
    Herbs and spices have been a major influence on Eastern cuisine since times immemorial. Spices heighten the flavor and aroma of a dish. Currently, herbs and spices are valued beyond their rudimentary flavoring applications and see continued demand for various medicinal purposes. As the name 'Spice Island' implies, Sri Lanka is no stranger to the world of herbs and spices. In fact, it is no exaggeration to state that spices have influenced the cuisine and the taste buds of the local communities with their rich flavor profiles and aromatic properties.
    The 'Spice Island' came to be as a result of Sri Lanka's climatic conditions allowing for a variety of spices to be grown on the Island's soils. The abundance of these culinary treasures attracted the attention of many western nations throughout history who wished to source from Sri Lanka’s spice market.
    Garcinia Cambogia may have some anti-diabetes effects. It may also help protect against stomach ulcers and digestive tract damage
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    HEALTH BENEFITS
    The fruit produced by the Goraka tree has the following health benefits in the body;
    Treats obesity
    – This fruit is a natural remedy for obesity. The hydroxy citric acid in it helps in breaking in burning down the fats in the body system leading to weight reduction. Also, the same acid helps in suppressing the pangs of hunger hence reducing the uptake of food that leads to massive weight gain. The fact that this fruit does not contain sugar or calories, when consumed it does not result to weight gain.​
    Reduces cholesterol
    – the hydroxy citric acid reduces the cholesterol levels in the body. This is why the fruit should be taken soon after the major meals. This makes the fruit a home and natural remedy for treatment of hypertension and other cholesterol related conditions in the body.​
    The fruit produced by the Goraka tree is essential in home management and control of blood sugar. The fruit does not contain glucose hence ideal for lowering the blood sugar thus when combined with proper diet replaces the over the counter medicine for diabetes.​
    Digestion related issues
    – This fruit is best for digestion related issues such as constipation and bowel problems. This is made possible by the presence of fiber and water in the fruit that enhances digestion.​
    How to Use
    The Goraka fruits are too acidic to be eaten raw. They are valued for their sundried rind which is widely used in Sri Lankan and Indian cooking. The ingredient is used in place of lime and tamarind in Indian sub continental cooking and is commonly known as Gamboge, Malabar Tamarind and Fish Tamarind. It is an essential ingredient in all the seafood loving kitchens in Sri Lanka. The dried fruit is used as a souring agent in South Indian and Sri Lankan famous fish curries and other seafood preparations. The dried Goraka Rinds are used along with salt for washing seafood prior to cooking. Goraka is known to destroy histamine in fish by 80%. Goraka Is also used as a preservative. Goraka is a key ingredient in preparing "Fish ambulthiyal" which has a shelf life of about 7 days in room temperature. Goraka also improves the hardiness of the fish pieces.