Have you ever heard of gandaria fruit? The name of this one fruit is also often used as a street name in several areas, including Jakarta.
Citing Agrikan Journal of Agribusiness and Fisheries, the gandaria plant or which has the scientific name Bouea macrophylla is a tropical fruit plant whose distribution is very rarely found in Indonesia.
Gandaria is one of the dominant trees in the catchment forest, it is very useful for storing water and protecting the area around the catchment from the dangers of flooding and erosion.
Physically, gandaria fruit has a shape like a mango. Gandaria fruit also has a sour and sweet taste which makes it suitable to be used as a mixture of fruit ice, or to be eaten directly.
If you are curious and want to find out about gandaria fruit, let’s see further explanation below.
Nutrient content
Gandaria fruit is also known as kundang fruit.
Citing the Indonesian Ministry of Health Data, Indonesian Food Composition Table (IFCT, TKPI) in 100 grams of gandaria fruit, there are several nutrients such as:
• Calories: 68 Calories
• Carbohydrates: 18.0 grams
• Fat: 0.1 gram
• Beta carotene: 329 micrograms
• Calcium: 9 milligrams
• Dietary fiber: 2.2 grams
• Iron: 1.0 milligram
• Niacin: 0.7 milligrams
• Phosphorus: 20 milligrams
• Potassium: 129.0 milligrams
• Protein: 0.7 grams
• Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 0.07 milligrams
• Sodium: 3 milligrams
• Thiamine (vitamin B1): 0.03 milligrams
• Vitamin C: 111 milligrams
• Water: 80.8 grams
In Indonesia, gandaria is known as one of the exotic fruits from Maluku.
This fruit is commonly found around the coast and hills on the islands of Ambon and Saparua.
Not only called kundang fruit, in England for example, this fruit is also known as mango plum (plum mango).
Gandaria Fruit Physical Characteristics
When viewed from a taxonomic perspective, gandaria fruit belongs to the division Spermatophyta, class dicotyledonae in the Anacardiaceae tribe.
This means, Gandaria fruit is still closely related to cashew, mango, Bacang and others.
The trunk of gandaria is a tree that reaches 27 meters in height with cracked bark, light brown in color, and often has hanging branches.
The leaves are single, oval-oval to lanceolate or peg-shaped, with a pointed or pointed tip with a petiole 1-2.5 cm long.
The flower parts appear in the axils of the leaves, are 4-12 cm long, the flower parts are mostly quadruple, small in size, and they quickly turn brown.
Meanwhile, gandaria fruit is a type of stone fruit with a slightly round shape, yellow or orange flesh.
The fruit is oval in shape and small (± 3-5 cm in diameter), the ripe fruit is reddish yellow or orange and juicy.
The flesh of the fruit is thick, some taste sweet and some are sour. Around the seeds even very sour even though the fruit is ripe.
The benefits of gandaria fruit for body health
The gandaria tree which is designated as the identity flora of the province of West Java has characteristics similar to the mango tree, because it is still classified in one family. In addition to the flesh, you can also use the seeds and leaves of the gandaria tree.
Well, some of the benefits of gandaria fruit for body health include the following.
1. Moisturizing and nourishing the skin
Especially for women, the high content of vitamin C in gandaria fruit is nutritious to nourish facial skin. Especially for those who have various problems, such as dry and dull skin due to daily activities.
One of the benefits of vitamin C for facial skin is that it helps the formation of collagen tissue, so it can moisturize, nourish, and make facial skin feel more supple. In addition, collagen can also act as an anti-aging agent by reducing fine wrinkles on facial skin as we age.
2. Speed up the healing process
The content of vitamin C in gandaria fruit has the potential to speed up the recovery process when sick. This is based on a journal from the University of Helsinki, which mentions increasing the intake of vitamin C as much as 6-8 grams per day can prevent and reduce infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and protozoa based on trials on a number of animals.
The total daily requirement of vitamin C in the body for a person aged 19-29 years is generally 90 milligrams for men and 75 milligrams for women. Meanwhile, in 100 grams of gandaria fruit can contain 111 milligrams of vitamin C.
Gandaria fruit can be used as an option for a natural source of vitamin C apart from additional supplements. However, you also need to consult a doctor to find out the total amount of vitamin C you need when you are sick.
3. Streamlining the digestive system
The combination of high water and fiber content in gandaria can facilitate and maintain your digestive system.
Water and fiber in common fruits are known to treat some digestive disorders, such as common constipation you feel. At the same time, these two ingredients can help the process of absorption of nutrients to be faster and smoother.
The American Institute for Cancer Research shows that consumption of high-fiber foods such as whole grains, vegetables, or fruits as much as 30 grams per day can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer associated with the digestive tract.
4. Improve heart function and blood circulation
Studies show that fiber has an important role in avoiding the risk of heart disease. Intake of 26 grams of fiber per day can prevent the possibility of heart disease by about 40%. Fiber can also prevent high cholesterol levels, especially for low density lipoprotein (LDL) or commonly known as bad cholesterol.
The benefits of gandaria fruit as a high-fiber food source also have the potential to lower blood pressure and prevent inflammation. The high water content can also help smooth blood circulation in the body.
5. Prevent diabetes risk
People with diabetes generally find it difficult to find a healthy and tasty diet to keep their blood sugar levels in check. Gandaria fruit which contains a lot of fiber is effective in slowing the absorption of sugar in the body.
Gandaria fruit also contains quite a lot of carbohydrates so it is suitable as an energy source, as well as fruits as a delicious and healthy snack for diabetics.
6. Maintain the health of the lungs
The lungs need a lot of water intake, because at least 90 percent of lung tissue is water. Other organs of the body also need sufficient water to function optimally, so it is important to keep the body well hydrated.
Consuming gandaria fruit which is high in water content can also help with this, in addition to regularly drinking water according to the body’s daily needs.
Apart from the fruit, the journal published by Heliyon also examined the content of gandaria seed extract. It is known that this extract contains antioxidants and other compounds that actively inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells, leukemia, and some strains of bacteria. In addition, the content can also work effectively on drug-resistant cells.
7. Helps vision function
You may recognize carrots as a rich source of beta carotene. In fact, the substance that will be converted into vitamin A in the body is also contained in various vegetables and fruits, including gandaria.
One of the most well-known benefits of vitamin A is maintaining eye health and helping vision function. In 100 grams of gandaria fruit contains 329 micrograms of vitamin A, which has met half the daily requirement of vitamin A for adults, namely 650 micrograms in men and 600 micrograms in women.
Gandaria is indeed a fruit that has a myriad of benefits for the health of the body. But in consuming it, of course, this needs to be balanced with a healthy lifestyle, such as exercising, getting enough rest, quitting smoking, and limiting drinking alcohol.
Don’t hesitate to consult a doctor or nutritionist to find out more complete information about your nutritional needs, along with the content and efficacy of the gandaria fruit.
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