Kokam
(Garcinia Indica choisy)
Kokam is the dried, soft, outer skin of an acidic tasting fruit that is harvested from a tropical evergreen tree.
Kokam adds acidity to curries in much the same manner as Tamarind.
Add 3 to 4 pieces of Kokam to a curry during cooking.
The pleasant fruity flavour and agreeable acidic bite are particularly characteristic of South Indian dishes.
Other Common Names: Black Kokam, Cocum, Kokum.
Botanical Name: (Garcinia Indica choisy)
Health Benefits: In traditional Aruyvedic medicine, Kokam is thought to serve many medicinal purposes, such as to ease digestive issues, soothe stomach ulcers and prevent constipation. Considered an anti-bacterial with anti-inflammatory properties, Kokam is also to used to treat sores, prevent infections, and reduce inflammation.
| Botanical Name | (Garcinia Indica choisy) |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Black Kokam, Cocum, Kokum. |
| Flavor | Acidic bite |
| Contains | Dried outer skin of a tropical evergreen |
| Application | Curries and South Asian dishes |
