Spice guide / Kokum

What is Kokum?

Dried kokum rind, souring agent of the Konkan coast.

Short answer: Kokum is Garcinia indica. Sour, fruity, slightly smoky. Culinary use only — not a medicine.

Common nameKokum
Hindi
Sanskrit
Botanical nameGarcinia indica
Family
OriginIndia — Western Ghats / Konkan
Main producing regionsMaharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala
FlavourSour, fruity, slightly smoky
Aroma
Formswhole
Retail packs100g–5kg (typical; see products)
Bulk10kg+

What is Kokum?

Kokum (Garcinia indica) is used in sol kadhi and fish curries. Not interchangeable with tamarind in flavour.

History of Kokum

Origin

India — Western Ghats / Konkan

Growing regions

Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala

How it is grown

Harvest

Processing

Grades

  • Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
  • Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
  • Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
  • Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot

Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.

Flavour, aroma and colour

Sour, fruity, slightly smoky. . Colour: . Heat: none.

Culinary uses

  • Fish curry
  • Sol kadhi
  • Maharashtrian cooking

Traditional uses

Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.

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Storage and shelf life

Nutrition

Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.

Buying guide

Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.

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