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NUTRITION VALUE OF BAEL FRUIT

The Bael Fruit occupies an important place among the indigenous fruits of India. It is a woody and smooth food which is 5 to 15 cm in diameter. It has numerous seeds, which are densely covered with fibrous hairs and are embedded in a thick aromatic pulp. The flesh is either eaten fresh or dried. The botanical name of this fruit is Aegle Marmelos. In some parts of world it is also called Stone Apple and some where it is named as Bengal Quince. In India it is also called Bel or Siriphal.

The bael tree is indigenous to India. The history of this tree has been traced to Vedic period-2000 BC-800 BC. The mention of bael fruit has been made in yujur Veda. The tree has a great mythological significance, and it abounds in the vicinity of temples. It is held sacred by the Hindus and according to Hindu customs; the leaves of the tree are traditionally used as sacred offering to Lord Shiva, who is believed to live under bael tree.

The bael fruit is grown throughout India as well as in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burma, Thailand and most of the south-east Asian countries.

FOOD VALUE OF BAEL FRUIT

Moisture 61.5 %
Protein 1.8 %
Fat 0.3 %
Minerals 1.8 %
Carbohydrates 32.0 %
Fibre 3.0 %

MINERALS and VITAMINS ( Per 100 gms edible portion of Bael Fruit)

Calcium 85 mg
Phosphorus 50 mg
Iron 0.6 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Smaller amounts of Vitamin B complex

Calorific Value - 137 calorie

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