BILIMBI FRUIT

BILIMBI FRUIT SCIENTIFIC NAME: AVERRHOA BILIMBI FAMILY:OXALIDACEAE OTHER NAMES: BIMBLI,IRUMBAN PULI SPECIFICATION OF BILIMBI FRUIT: *Shape: Shape of the bilimbi fruit is cylindrical and has length of 4-10 centimetres and a diameter of 1 -1.5 centimetres. * Colour: Colour of the fruit is green when it is unripe and turns yellowish green to green when it is ripe. * TEXTURE : The skin of the fruit is thin and tought, while the flesh is juicy and crunchy. * TASTE: The fruit of bilimbi is sour and acidic similar to starfruit. Nutritional Value: Bilimbi fruit is a good source of vitamin C.and low in calories. Bilimbi fruit is also contains minerals and antioxidants. NATIVE PLACE: The exact native place of bilimbi trees is uncertain as it is widely cultivated in tropical regions throughout the world including southeast Asia, India Africa and south America. Chemical components: Bilimbi fruit containing following chemical components * Organic Acids: Bili...