Uguressa

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Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy, this popular apple features a beautiful bright green skin mottled with pale red. Its complex flavor is subtly tart, and is a versatile ingredient for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. As a snack, Granny Smith apples burst with juice with every bite, and they are also a delicious addition to salads, pies, sauces, and baked goods.

Best for : #snacks #salads #baking #beverages #pies #sauce

Size

Cultivar

Flacourtiaramontchi, Flacourtiacataphracta, Flacourtiarukam

Major growing area

Wet zones

ORIGINS

Africa and Asia

TASTE

Don’t be fooled by their plum-like appearance. They often taste acidic or bitter.

AYURVEDA & MEDICINAL USES

In Ayurvedic practice, ugurassa is used to treat hoarseness,
rheumatic alignments, asthma, bronchitis, phthisis, dysentery and diarrhea. The fruit is also useful in treating infectious diseases and inflammation due to its significant antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities.

NOTABLE FACTS

The Governeor’s Plum is fermented to make an alcohol known as cerise wine, very
popular in Trinidad and Tobago.

TRY-ME RECIPES

Ugurassa’s high pectin content makes it ideal for making jam and compote.

For a delicious dessert, stew ugurassa in sugar.

Pickle the fruit by sautéing it with garlic, ginger and chilli oil. Add asafetida and fenugreek as desired. When placed in a jar and set in the fridge, the contents will keep for a few months.

NUTRIENTS & VALUES PER 100g EDIBLE PORTION

Calories	94 kcal
Protein	0.50 g
Fat	0.06 g
Carbohydrates	24.2 g
Fiber	1.2 g
Calcium	33 mg
Iron	0.7mg
Phosphorus	17 mg
Potassium	171 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Thiamine	0.01 mg
Riboflavin	0.02mg
Niacin	0.4mg
Vitamin A	30 iu

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