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Dry Amla

Also Known As : Dry Indian goooseberry, Dried amla, Dried Indian gooseberry

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Dry Amla has a bitter as well as sweet taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Dry amla can be eaten simply or powdered and added to shakes and supplements. They can be pickled and eaten , popularly known as 'Amla Murabba'

Common names and forms

  1. Dried Amla Slice
  2. Emblica Officinalis Fruit Pulp Powder
  3. Organic Alma Fruit Powder

Description

Dry Amla is the dried form of amla fruit. It is obtained by drying fresh amla berries in the sun till they lose all their moisture. Then they are either sold simply in dried form or powdered. The dry amla may be further sweetened/salted, or pickled and then packaged and sold.It is available as a whole, in slices or in powdered form.

Health benefits

  • Dry Amla contains a high amount of fiber thus it helps prevent constipation and also gives gastric relief. (1)
  • It is a rich source of the polyphenols which helps in the proper functioning of insulin and helps in reducing blood sugar level.(1)
  • It is rich in antioxidants, hence helps in fighting against free radicals and boosts up the immunity.(1)
  • It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps combat acidity in the body and brings relief.(1)
  • It has diuretic properties so it increases the frequency and volume of the urine which in turn detoxifies the body.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose dry amla that is free from moisture and mold growth .

Note

Dry amla may have a lot of sugar added to it, hence one should limit its consumption.(2)

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