Beli (Bael fruit, Golden apple) :
Marme aeglelos (L) Corr
Introduction
Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.8 g |
| Calcium | 85.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Carotene | 55.0 mg |
| Thiamine | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1.19 mg |
| Vit. C | 8.0 mg |
Useful for the treatment of diarrhea as well as constipation. Ripe fruit has a special laxative effect ; good source of energy ; good for amoebiasis.
Major Growing Areas
Wet and intermediate zones
Nature of cultivation
Naturally grown and in home gardens.
Recommended Varieties
Local Cultivars
Harvesting & post-harvest technology
Value Added Products
Beli cream, beli juice; candy
Economics & Marketing
Availability
April - September
Crop: Beli (Beli fruit)
| Activity | Responsibility | Indicators | Time Frame | |
| Station | Officer | |||
| Collection and evaluation of germplasm. |
Horana Thelijjawila | S.S.Weerasinghe | No.of selctions identified | 08 Yrs (2002-2010) |
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