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Kokum

Latin Garcinia indica · EN Kokum · binda · gamboge · amalanko · SK Kokum

Edible parts

Spice as sold

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy753 kJ / 180 kcal9%
Protein1.5 g3%
Carbohydrate42 g16%
Fibre14 g
Natural sugars6 g
Fat1.5 g2%
Vitamin C8 mg10%
Calcium60 mg8%
Iron3 mg21%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Potassium280 mg14%
Zinc0.2 mg2%
Sodium12 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Dried sour rinds from the Konkan. Kokum curry, sol kadhi. Dark purple, tart, cooling. Not tamarind — a Garcinia, cousin to mangosteen.

Season

Year-round grocery when this catalogue row is listed as common / pantry.

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Kokum (Garcinia indica; SK Kokum) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.

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