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orders of coconut gardens (Korikanthimath, 2003). Further crop compatibility studies will
help) in appropriate incorporation of this crop in different farming systems for sustainable
production diversified farming systems.
Post Harvest Handling
Processing sector is very vital for this crop, as unlike other fruits, Kokum cannot be
consumed as fresh fruit. Its utility starts only after processing. Green mature rind and Red
ripe rind are invariably used for processing of dry rind. Rind is also used as base material for
preparing rind products like Kokum Syrup, Kokum Agal and Amsol (Wet rind). Kokum
butter is extracted from seeds. (Adsule et al, 2001).
The following value added products of Garcinia indica have potential commercial values.
A) Rind (To reduce body fat and slimming capsules)
1. HCA (Hydroxy citric acid) 6. Kokum wine
2. Colour pigment (Red and yellow) 7. Concentrate
3. Garcinol 8. Kokum khajur
4. Squash 9. Carbonated Rts
5. Powder 10. R.T.S. in tetra pack
Kokum oil is nutritive, demulcent, smoothening. softening, astringent, e-mailient
and has great demand in pharmaceutical industry for preparation of ointment, cosmetic
industry for face cream and lipsticks.
Medicinal Values of Kokum
Raw fruits are used as anti-helmintic, cardiotonic and useful in bleeding piles,
dysentery and tumors. Young leaves, after being tied in a banana leaf and stewed in hot ashes
are rubbed with cold milk and given as remedy for dysentery. Seed oil is used in preparation
of ointments and suppositories, which is made use for local application to ulceration,
fissures of the lips and hands (melting and rubbing on the affected part).
B) Dry Seed
1. Cosmetics
2. Cream
3. Soap
4. Edible oil
5. Confectioneries
6. Candle
Constrains of Kokum Processing Units
Unorganized production, mostly from the natural scattered plantations, nonavailability
of adequate raw material (fruits / seeds), high price of raw material high octroi,
transport charges and marketing expenses are the common bottle necks. Labour is not
available as and when required. At times failure of electricity and high cost of packaging
material also become impediments.
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Resource Book on Kokum (Garcinia indica Choisy)
Western Ghats Kokum Foundation, Panaji - Goa