A unique fruit is being sold on the streets of Ranchi; it has many secrets of beauty hidden in it
- bySudha Saxena
- 01 Jan, 1970

Ice Apple Benefits: These days it is seen a lot on the roads of the capital. You must have seen a unique fruit that looks like coconut water in carts at many places. This is not an ordinary fruit. It contains a lot of nutrients in itself.
Ice Apple Benefits: As soon as the summer season begins in the capital Ranchi, many types of fruits like mango, watermelon, muskmelon etc. have started appearing in the markets. One of these fruits is the one that is seen a lot on the streets of the capital these days. You must have seen a unique fruit that looks like coconut water in carts at many places. This is not an ordinary fruit. It contains a lot of nutrients, which are very beneficial for our health. This special fruit is known as 'Tadgola' or 'Ice Apple'.
How to eat ice apple?
The outer color of ice apple is light brown. It looks like coconut water (daabh). Just like coconut water, it is found in bunches of 7-8 or more. Just like the water inside coconut water is drunk, similarly it has white pulp inside it, which is eaten. In one ice apple, you will find 2-3 pulps, which look like litchi. Nutrients are found in this pulp. It tastes sweet. In Ranchi, you will easily get it at the price of 50-60 rupees per piece.
Unique Benefits of Ice Apple
Ice apple is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, fiber, protein, iron, calcium, carbohydrates and phytonutrients. Apart from this, this fruit is low in calories. It is very beneficial in keeping the body cool and hydrated, improving digestion and also for your skin. However, pregnant women should consume this fruit rich in nutrients only on the advice of a doctor.
- Ice apple keeps your body cool and hydrated.
- Ice apple proves to be very effective in problems related to the digestive system.
- Regular consumption of ice apple improves the skin.
- It also increases your immunity.
- Ice apple is also helpful in reducing weight.
- Consuming ice apple in limited quantity is beneficial for diabetic patients.
- Ice apple is also very beneficial for your hair.
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