Fragrant coconut, or Ma-Phrao NamHom in the Thai language, is another tropical fruit that has been favored by Thai and international consumers. The coconut water contains sugar in the form of glucose, which can be easily absorbed by our body. That’s why one can feel refreshing almost instantly when drinking coconut juice. Plus, the coconut water weighing around 100 grams has an energy of only 79 kcal.
Although there are other coconut cultivars in Thailand, the Nam-Hom coconut is the most well-known and widely adored, as it produces delicious, aromatic fruits that may be consumed as either fresh fruit or coconut juice. It is also widely acknowledged that the Ratchaburi province, which also produces the most coconut fruits in Thailand, is the source of the best Nam-Hom coconut.
Sri Lanka, the island of spices and exotic flavours has long been a trading hub and main source for spices. Historical records speak of traders around the world flocking to the shores of Sri Lanka as early as the 13th Century. The country’s global fame for finest quality spices also brought many colonial powers to its doors, leading to nearly 500 years of colonial rule.
Today, Sri Lanka continues to provide the world with the finest spices, formed by its unique terroir, spices of Sri Lanka have unique chemical composition, flavour and aroma notes, which makes them highly sought products in the global market.
Sri Lankan spice and concentrate industry is composed of a large variety of products, ranging from bulk spice products like true cinnamon to value-added essential oils. Due to their unique flavour and aroma, Sri Lankan spices and cinnamon are identified under the geographical indication and brand name of Ceylon Spices and Ceylon Cinnamon.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check. Eating non-starchy vegetables and fruits like apples, pears, and green leafy vegetables may even promote weight loss.Their low glycemic loads prevent blood sugar spikes that can increase hunger.
At least nine different families of fruits and vegetables exist, each with potentially hundreds of different plant compounds that are beneficial to health. Eat a variety of types and colors of produce in order to give your body the mix of nutrients it needs. This not only ensures a greater diversity of beneficial plant chemicals but also creates eye-appealing meals.
As a country blessed with a tropical climate and a geography that suits a range of vegetation and agriculture products, Sri Lanka has been supplying the world with a range of tropical fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
Produced by autonomous clusters of farmers, around eighty different varieties of fruit and vegetables are grown in Sri Lanka’s varied agro-climatic areas. Sri Lanka produces more than 900,000 metric tons of fruit and vegetables annually and exports both fresh and processed varieties to many destinations in the world. Improved techniques on crop cultivation especially under polytunnels, optimum input applications, pest and disease control, post-harvest management, quality packaging, and improved transportation methods are practised to ensure the best quality. The government also incentivizes the private sector involvement in commercial cultivation for further expansion.
