Who recognizes this fruit and has even eaten them ? This is Malabar plum or Black plum or Indian blackberry with the scientific name of Syzygium cumini, a tropical fruit native to Indian subcontinent with some super health benefits. Available during early monsoon season, it's health benefits and rich flavor attracts most people, and it always wonders me, how nature has these super fruits in abundance and knows when to give what. A zero cholesterol fruit with powerful antioxidants and highly nutritious with nutrients such as vitamin A and C, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, dietary fiber etc is eaten raw and tastes like soft meat, with a sweet and slightly sour flavor.
I remember, back in our twenties, we used to go by bicycle and have had many of these plants on the road side, and if hungry, we would climb those trees and fill our stomach with this amazing super fruit. Gone are those days and now they sell at a nice price tag - 200 rupees a kilo, which has no production cost as it comes free from nature. The kid was shy showing her face when I took this photograph - another man standing beside and engaging him for the sale at counter.
The lady could not resist and ate half of it before I put them with a little salt and green chili - leave it like that for couple of hours, and they taste super awesome, with a tingling effect - hope you get it....
We try to eat every seasonal berry available in different seasons - they are natural medicine for our wellness. The dietary fiber and natural laxative property of this fruit promotes healthy digestion and even reduce inflammation in our body. And the potassium content regulates blood pressure and maintain perfect fluid balance in the body, contributing to healthy heart.
And it's seeds are wonders - they enhance insulin secretion and can be used as a natural remedy for managing diabetes - the “third killer” of humanity. So we wash them and dry under sun and make a powder, and consume in moderate quantity, as it also provides benefits for liver and cardiovascular health. I know one of my friend's father, who entirely rely on this Jamun seed powder to manage his diabetes - he collects a lot of seeds after procuring in bulk from rural areas during this season for his round the year need - the fun being, you can eat the Jamun but have to leave the seed there.
The dried and powdered seed of the Jamun is frequently used in India to manage diabetes [16]. For years, Jamun seed powder has been used as a natural way to maintain a healthy blood sugar level, as well as treat cardiovascular and gastrointestinal problems [22]. Jamun is among the most perishable small fruits, yet it is also the most nutritious. It is mostly employed in the pharmaceutical industry, especially by diabetic patients. It contains many anthocyanins, which have anti-analgesic qualities
These super fruits are testament to the sweet tie between Nature and humanity - only if you try them out and see the result yourself to believe.
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