Bio Basics Dried Kokum Rinds

Description:

• Helps deal with acidity, improves digestion & aids in weight loss
  
• Sourced from a single family harvest in Sirsi , Karnataka
• Sun dried from fresh harvest without any processing
  
• Kokum ( Garcinia Indica) is a tree spice , used commonly as a souring agent .
• It is commonly found  in the western coast of India- Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra.
• It is widely used in the coastal cooking of these states and also used to prepare the famous sol kadi - a delicious drink
• Interesting fact: Bio basics kokum rinds are from sun drying the freshly harvested fruit .
• This gives a bright pink juice from a very small quantity of rinds.
• The commercially available kokum rinds are less colourful, flavourful and less nutritious.
• Bio Basics kokum comes from a single family of organic farmers , which harvests it from Soppinabetta forests in Sirsi near their organic farm.
• Soppinabetta forests are leased to forest abutting farmers to harvest minor forest produce from and therefore are preserved and managed by the farmer families.
• The Marathe farmer family harvests and sundries the kokum carefully and sends it to us.
• These superior quality rinds give you a perfect pink liquid on soaking and you need only a few pieces to prepare your dishes and drinks.
• These rinds are among the best you can get anywhere.
• Kokum is known for its numerous health benefits including
• Preventing acidity  & aiding digestion
• It has anti inflammatory properties & helps with easing joint pains
• Helps elevate the mood
• Helps manage blood sugar due to its anti diabetic properties
• It is cooling & hydrating
• It is loaded withessential vitamins: vitamin A, vitamin B3, vitamin C 
• It contains calcium, iron, manganese, potassium, and zinc
• Aids in weight loss