Kokam Butter, Goa butter

Where does Kokam Butter grow?

Found in: Asia, India, Mauritius, Northeastern India, Reunion, West Indies

Notes: There are about 300 Garcinia species. The fruit are anti-oxidant. Other products such as skin care products are being developed.

Status: The dried fruit are sold in markets. It is a cultivated plant.

Growing Kokam Butter, Goa butter

Cultivation: It is difficult to propagate. It can be grown from seed.

Edible Uses: The fruit is dried and used for flavouring curries. It is used in jellies and syrups. They can also be eaten raw. The fat of the seeds is extracted and used as a butter substitute called Kokam. Kokam is used as a souring agent like tamarind. The fruit is eaten and used for drinks. The fruit peel is used as a spice.

Production: The fruit are harvested when ripe. The rind is used. It is preserved by drying in the sun. In southern India fruit are available November to February.

Nutrition Info

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