A yellow-orange fruit originating in Thailand,assam fruit is an all-natural appetite suppressor with the power to convert body fat and excess carbohydrates into energy. The fruit grows 7-10cm in diameter on the twigs of the Gelugor tree and contains tartaric and citric acid. Both acids exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial activity, eliminating free radicals in the body. In addition, the fruit contains an acid called hydroxycitric acid, a popular ingredient in health products known for its capacity to lower cholesterol.
What’s more, each part of the fruit contains a separate inhibitor against bacteria, promoting health and wellness in the body. For instance, the leaves of the fruit show more antioxidant activity than the prevailing antioxidant in most antioxidant-rich foods, alpha-tocopherol. Also, the extract from the root of the fruit exhibits the strongest amount of resistance to harmful bacteria.
For the people of Kampung, a rural village in Malaysia, Asam Gelugor is used as a health supplement in cases of influenza, as well as an ingredient in spicy dishes, adding a zing to bland or mediocre recipes.
