ANAARDANA

Basic Info:

Anardana is used in Pakistani, Persian and Indian cuisine as a souring agent, much like sumac or amchoor. Slow air drying makes it more molasses-like than fresh pomegranate, so it adds depth of flavour as well as brightness. It is rich in nutrient and have a numerous benefits and can also be used as a traditional medicine.

Nutritional Value:

The value consist of 100 grams of Anaardana:

• Calories: 83 kcal
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 1.67 g
• Total Fat: 1.27 g
• Carbohydrates: 18.70 g
• Water: 78 g
• Sodium: 3 mg
• Potassium: 236 mg 
• Magnesium: 12 mg
• Calcium: 10 mg
• Phosphorus: 40 mg
• Iron: 0.30 mg
• Zinc: 0.36 mg
• Folate: 38 mcg
• Vitamin E: 0.60 mg
• Vitamin K: 16.4 mcg
• Vitamin B-6: 0.075 mg

Health Benefits:

• It thins your blood
• Prevention of atherosclerosis
• It prevents arthritis
• Fights erectile dysfunction
• It improves memory
• It lowers blood pressure
• Helps in digestion
• Boosts immunity