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Palmyra Palm: As soon as the summer season arrives, one cannot remain without tasting the palm balls i.e. Tadkul (Ice Apple). These jelly like balls are very good and beneficial not only for taste but also for health. In fact, many people wait eagerly for these balls which are available only for two-three months in summer. But do you know in which country they are produced the most? Even those who eat it with relish will not know.
Many of us like palm balls i.e. Tadkul (Ice Apple in English). As soon as the summer season arrives, one cannot remain without tasting palm balls even once. These balls, which taste like jelly, are very beneficial in eating. However, these shells are available only in the summer season. But have you ever wondered which country is at the forefront in the production of this Ice Apple across the world? You will be surprised to know the answer.
If you do not know, then let us tell you that the correct answer is India. India ranks first in the world in the production of Ice Apple i.e. Tadkul. The climate of our country is very favorable for this crop. That is why it is cultivated more here. Depending on the area, it is called palm balls, tadgola or nungu. Its demand is very high especially in Tamil Nadu. There it is called ‘Nungu’. Recognizing the importance of the palm tree, the government has also declared it as its ‘state tree’.
What is Ice Apple? It is found in the palm fruit obtained from the palm tree (Palmira palm tree/Borasus flabellifer). The outer part of the palm fruit is hard, but the inner shells are jelly-like, soft, transparent and sweet in taste. It tastes like raw coconut and looks like litchi fruit. These balls have to be removed very skillfully without allowing the water inside to fall out. These contain high amount of water. This is the best option to maintain electrolyte balance in summer.
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Where in the world is it produced? Palm trees are found in many countries, but our country is at the forefront in production. They are found especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Bengal. Here it is mostly eaten like this, but in some areas it is used as a cold drink by the name of ‘Nungu Sharbat’ and also in kheer. After us, it is used the most in Thailand. There it is used in the preparation of sweets, beverages as well as palm jaggery. They grow naturally in Cambodia and are commonly seen in local markets. In countries like Sri Lanka and Indonesia, palm cultivation is good due to the tropical climate there.
health benefit: Ice apple is also very beneficial for health. Since it contains about 90 percent water, it protects from dehydration. In comparison to packaged drinks, the nutrients like potassium, calcium, iron, vitamin B and C present in it provide instant energy to the body. Improves immunity. It is very beneficial especially for those who want to lose weight. It has very low calories and gives a feeling of fullness. Apart from this, it is very effective in cleaning the liver and removing toxic substances from the body. The fiber present in it reduces the problem of indigestion and constipation. Its cool effect controls skin problems and heat rashes.
Let us tell you that the palm tree lives for about a hundred years, it does not need much watering. Apart from this, it plays an important role in increasing the groundwater level and preventing soil erosion. Our ancestors used to write palm leaf manuscripts on palm leaves only. Every part of this tree is useful, from the roofs of the house to the wood, that is why it is also called ‘Kalpavriksha’.
