Ambarella (Jamaica plum)

Ambarella (Jamaica plum) : Spondias dulcis Saland 

Introduction
Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)

Energy	46.0 k cal
protein	0.2 g
Fat	0.1 g
Carbohydrates	12.4 g
Calcium	56.0 mg
Phosphorus	67.0 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Carotene	205.0 ug
Thiamine	50.0 ug
Riboflavin	20.0 ug
Vit. C	36.0 mg

Medicinal Values
Useful in diabetes mellitus, indigestion, urinary tract infection, hypertension, hemorrhoids.

Major Growing Areas
Wet and Intermediate zones

Nature of Cultivation
Grown as a scattered cultivation on home gardens

Recommended Varieties
Tall local stain
Dwarf introduction

Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
chutneys, jam, pickle

Economics & Marketing Availability
July -August- (Tall cultivar)
Year round - (Dwarf cultivar)

 Source: Agriculture Dept Sri Lanka.