Exploring under-exploited mango-ginger


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Authors

  • G S Thanuja Scientists, Department of Horticulture, Horticultural College & Research Institute, Anantharajupet, Dr. Y S R Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh
  • V N P S Krishna Scientists, Department of Horticulture, Horticultural College & Research Institute, Anantharajupet, Dr. Y S R Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh
  • Y Mounika Scientists, Department of Horticulture, Horticultural College & Research Institute, Anantharajupet, Dr. Y S R Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh
  • P Syam Sundar Reddy Scientists, Department of Horticulture, Horticultural College & Research Institute, Anantharajupet, Dr. Y S R Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh
  • A K Singh Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Abstract

Mango ginger is a unique spice having morphological resemblance to rhizomes with ginger but imparts raw mango flavour. Because of raw mango flavour, it is used as a basic ingredient in pickles, preserves, candies, sauces, curries and salad. The active phytochemical constituents present in Curcuma amada rhizome extract imparts high therapeutic properties that can prevent various infection, flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, hematuria, haemorrhage, colic and other ailments.

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Submitted

2019-04-02

Published

2019-04-02

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Thanuja, G. S., Krishna, V. N. P. S., Mounika, Y., Reddy, P. S. S., & Singh, A. K. (2019). Exploring under-exploited mango-ginger. Indian Horticulture, 61(3). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndHort/article/view/88464