Wood-apple

Wood-apple

Introduction
Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)

Energy	134.0 kcal
Protein	7.1 g
Fat	3.7 g
Carbohydrates	18.1 g
Calcium	130.0 mg
Phosphorus	110.0 mg
Iron	61.0 ug
Carotene	40.0 ug
Thiamine	170.0 ug
Vit .C	3.0 ug

Medicinal Values / Uses
Increases appetite; facilitates digestion. Useful in renal diseases; has some antiseptic properties. Root stock for grafting of citrus sp.

Major Growing Areas
Dry zone ; scattered in the wet zone

Recommended Varieties
Local Cultivars

Crop Management
Nature of Cultivation
mostly wild with little cultivation.

Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
Jams, pulp, fruit bars

Economics & Marketing
Availability
June - October

 Source: Agriculture Dept Sri Lanka.