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Sugar Free Chikoo Smoothie in 10 mins !!

Sugar Free Chikoo Smoothie in 10 mins!

Every restaurant and cafe owner has some delicious milkshakes and smoothies on their menu. Customers have high preferences for fruit smoothies made from real fruits. Keeping up with the recent trends in health & fitness, sugar free fruit smoothies are high in demand.  Chikoo is one such fruit which has a high demand in the milk shakes & smoothie segment, 


Making Chikoo smoothie on the cafe counter is however a cumbersome process. Selecting the perfectly ripe chikoo, peeling & deseeding it and adding sugar to balance the taste. Chikoo is a perishable fruit and many times it over ripens and is wasted. The price fluctuation and availability of quality fresh fruit is another aspect restaurant owners have to manage.


Do you wish to overcome these problems and give your customers a quality chikoo smoothie any time of the year? Aura Green introduces 100% natural sun dried chikoo slices which is a ready to process food ingredient. Now any restaurant owner across the world can offer their customers multiple products made from Chikoo like smoothies, ice cream, kulfi etc without worrying about quality, taste, supply source assurance, price fluctuations and year round availability.


Sugar Free Chikoo Smoothie Recipe – 


Soak 35 gms Aura Green sun dried chikoo slices in 160 ml milk for 8-9 mins 

Add 100 ml ice and blend in a mixer for 1 min

Your sugar free, healthy & nutritious Chikoo Smoothie is ready to serve


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You love fruit candies but hate sugar?

You love fruit candies but hate sugar? - Sugar free Chikoo candy is your best option.  


It all began with Amla candy in India. Being a nutritious fruit and high in demand people found out ways to preserve it by adding sugar and drying its slices. Today it’s the highest consumed fruit candy in our country. In recent times we have seen similar candies made from Oranges, Papaya, Kiwi, Mango, Muskmelon, Cranberries, Blueberries and many other fruits. The point of concern is although we consume it for its nutritional value and taste, these candies come loaded with sugar which acts as a preservative. So is there fruit candy which is sugar free, nutritious and 100% natural?


Come experience Aura Green 100% natural sun dried chikoo slices which give consistent taste and nutrition in its naturally dried form. The best part – it has no added sugar, preservatives, color or anything else. Simply put it is just pure Chikoo fruit slices in a candied form. 


Ruwan Foodtech LLP (owners of the brand Aura Green) based in Bordi, Dahanu are India’s largest producer of sun dried chikoo slices. They have over 200 acres of Chikoo farms which ensures the best quality fruit is used for processing. Further they have deployed India’s best solar dryers made by globally acclaimed S4S Technologies. The combination of quality raw material and modern farm based processing techniques ensures consistent output. Over the last 10 years they have processed more than 300 tons of Chikoo fruit which in its dry form is an easy to store, transport & consume fruit candy enjoyed by all age groups.  

   

So the next time you feel like having fruit candy, do give a try to Aura Green Sun Dried Chikoo available on Amazon. 


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Nurishment & Energy for your children 

Nurishment & Energy for your children - 3 Easy Ways with dried Chikoo


1) Dried Chikoo with Milk & Cereals 

Cereals, Muesli, Corn Flakes have become a preferred breakfast of the urban population. It is easy to prepare and promises to give you necessary nutrition. Everyone from adults to children love this breakfast with warm or cold milk. Adding 18-20 slices of Aura Green 100% Natural Sun Dried Chikoo (Sapota) slices is an easy way to add loads of Iron, Calcium and Energy to your favorite breakfast. Chikoo is a wonderful combination with milk and this enhances the taste and texture of your cereal bowl. And the best part is you need not add any form of sugar to sweeten your breakfast, its naturally sweet. 


2) Just as it in your child’s tiffin box

Children need a lot of energy all day during their school and classes, while playing or enjoying with friends. It’s a challenge for mothers to pack their child’s tiffin box with food items which are healthy, filling, nutritious and also light in weight. Carrying fresh fruits is always cumbersome considering the way children handle their backpacks. Aura Green 100% Natural Sun Dried Chikoo (Sapota) slices are full of natural energy and nutrition and a lightweight option which can be added to your child’s tiffin box. Also its near to candy in taste and texture gives children the satisfaction of having a unique experience.     


3) Sugar free Chikoo Smoothie

A filling glass of nutritious fruit smoothie is a delicacy everyone relishes any time of the day. And what’s better than a 100% Natural and sugar free Chikoo smoothie made from Aura Green sun dried Chikoo slices. Relish the natural taste of chikoo fruit with the goodness of milk. Add 35 grams of Aura Green sun dried chikoo slices to 150 ml milk. Soak for 10-12 minutes and blend in a mixer for 2 minutes to get a healthy and nutritious thick Chikoo smoothie. Your kids will be coming back for more.   


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Is Chikoo an Indian Fruit?

History of Chikoo horticulture in India


Chikoo (Sapota) is a loved by all & nutritious fruit abundantly available in India. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra, Telangana & Tamilnadu are major producers of this fruit. Known for its sweet taste and health benefits, the fruit is also widely consumed in the form of milkshakes, ice creams, kulfi etc. The peak season of this fruit is from November to March and people in northern India love to eat chikoo during winters. 


So let’s know some facts about the origin of this fruit. Going by the name “Chikoo” we assume this is a local fruit which might have been grown here since ages. You will be surprised to know that the history of Chikoo in India is only over a hundred years and it finds its roots in Central America and Southern Mexico. So how did this humble fruit land in India?  


Mexico was under Spanish rule during the colonial times. A lot of European explorers were always looking out for varieties of spices, fruits and other food items for trade across continents. The Parsi community in Mumbai, India had established themselves as astute businessmen and also had good terms with the then British government. Around the late 18th century one such Parsi textile businessman Sir Dinshaw Maneckji Petit  imported chikoo saplings and planted them in his garden in Mumbai. In 1901, Sir Dinshaw’s estate manager Ardeshir Irani took some of the chikoo seedlings and planted them on his land in Dahanu, situated around 130 km from Mumbai. In no time, Chikoo gained popularity and its cultivation started to grow. 


The economy of Dahanu Gholvad Bordi region flourished with this fruit and more and more farmers started cultivating the fruit on their empty lands. The soil properties and suitable tropical environment helped the farmers in many ways. A unique aspect was that farmers got 3-5 harvests per year compared to 1-2 harvests in other regions. Also in 2016 the Ministry of IP, Government of India awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Dahanu Gholvad Bordi Chikoo for its flavorful taste and high nutrient content.   


“Ruwan Foodtech LLP” based in Bordi Dahanu is India’s largest processor of Chikoo fruit in its most natural and nutritious form. They produce 100% natural sundried chikoo slices from Dahanu Gholvad Bordi Chikoo fruit which is easy to store, transport, consume and process.

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6 Health benefits of Chikoo (Manilkara Sapota) fruit

6 Health benefits of Chikoo (Manilkara Sapota) fruit


Source: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064 SJIF (2019): 7.583


Chikoo (Sapota Minalkara) is an easily available tropical fruit in India and a favorite of many consumers due to its natural sweet flavor and high nutrition content. The nutrition data of Chikoo fruit is listed below. Good quality Chikoo is available in the market only for 3-4 months. Aura Green 100% Natural Sun Dried Chikoo (Sapota) slices is an easy way to get loads of nutrition and health benefits any time of the year. 



Health benefits of Chikoo (Manilkara Sapota) 

Chikoo is one of the high calorie fruits (100gm provides 83 calories) also similar calories in sweet potato and banana. In addition, it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (5.6 g/100 g) which provides relief from constipation. The people of India used it for anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. It maintains the overall health as it is loaded with various nutrients. Along with the fruit, other parts are also used to treat colds and cough because it contains antidiarrheal, diuretic, antihyperglycemic, antibiotic and hypercholesteraemic effects. People don’t ignore to include this fruit in your diet. There are abundant health benefits so people should be consume not just for it‟s taste but also health point of view. 


Helps in digestion 


Chikoo (Sapota) has a high amount of dietary fiber (5.6/100g), which makes for an excellent bulk laxative. The body which relief from many health conditions such as colon cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel. Perfect anti-inflammatory agent The high content of tannins makes sapota or chikoo an important

 anti-inflammatory agent (According to International Journal of Food Science and Nutition). It helps in improving the problem of digestive tract. It also reduces inflammation by lessen the problem of swelling and joint pain. 


Cures cold and cough


It has also been found that Chikoo (sapota) fruit is effective in keeping congestion and chronic coughs at bay by removing the phlegm and mucus from the nasal passage and respiratory tract. 


Keeps bones healthy

Minerals act as powerhouse due to rich amounts of calcium, phosphorus and iron are required by bones to increase their endurance. Being rich in calcium, iron and phosphorus, sapota fruit greatly helps in enhancing and strengthening the bones. Copper is essential for the growth of bones, connective tissue and muscles. The deficiency of copper increases the chances of osteoporosis, muscle weakness, low strength, breakage, weak joints etc. The studies show that the intake of copper with manganese, zinc, calcium slows the loss of bone in older women. 


Acts as an Antioxidant 


Chikoo strengthens the intestines as well as boost immunity. Also prevents various bacterial infections due to prominent source of antioxidant. Chikoo is a storehouse being rich in nutrients of Vitamin E, A and C. Vitamin C could be found in Sapodilla by 39.33%. All of which are great for skin health and has astounding moisturizing properties. Sapodilla seed oils also help in treating hair fall. 


Relieves stress 

Chickoo boost immunity and prevents various bacterial infections due to the presence of vitamin C, that improves the overall health. 


Prevention of certain cancers 


The Vitamins A and B present in abundant amount of this fruits and known to offer protection from lungs and cavity cancers. And it also essential for maintaining healthy mucosa and skin. Other health benefits Fresh ripe sapodilla is also good source of minerals like potassium, copper, iron and vitamins like-folate, niacin and pantothenic acid. These compounds are essential and worked as cofactors in various metabolic processes in the body. It‟s also good to treat anaemia. Therefore mostly children and menopausal women should consume this amazing fruit. Chikoo is beneficial especially for pregnant and lactating mothers due to presence of high amount of carbohydrates and essential nutrients.