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"Kesar” Mango is the queen of mangoes widely grown in the Gujarat state of India. It has a unique sweet taste. Kesar is characterized by its golden color with green overtones. The fruit is slightly smaller compared to the Alphonso variety.Kesar variety of mangoes are considered to be one of the best mangoes, which are famous for their fruit quality, attractiveness fruit and pulp colour, taste & good shelf life. Kesar mangoes are mostly grown in Gujarat, Western India. Kesar Mangoes are commonly known as the queen of Mangoes. This variety is slightly smaller in size as compared to the Alphonso mango variety but offers a unique taste.Characteristics: Size-medium. Shape-oblong shaped. Color-fruit having a red mush on its shoulders. Flavor-delightful, sweet juice. Usage-table purpose and for making pulp, juice, nectar, squashes, jams, concentrates and etc. Very often mangoes (ripe or unripe) also find a place of glory in the list of ingredients for an exotic dish.Top 10 Health Benefits of Mangoes : Mangoes are rich in per-biotic dietary fiber which help in digestion, vitamins, minerals, and poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds. Fresh mangoes are a very rich source of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. High level of soluble dietary fiber, Pectin and Vitamin C present in mangoes helps to lower serum cholesterol levels specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol. According to new research study, mango has been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. Several trial studies suggest that poly phenolic anti-oxidant compounds in mango are known to offer protection against breast and colon cancers. Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin, thus helping in curing acnes Mangoes are beneficial for pregnant women and individuals suffering from anemia because of their iron content. One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight. Eating mangoes regularly prevents night blindness, refractive errors, dryness of the eyes, softening of the cornea, itching and burning in the eyes. Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. Boil a few mango leaves in water and allow it to saturate through the night. Consume the filtered decoction in the morning for diabetic home remedy. The glycemic index of mango is low, ranging between 41-60. So, mango does not have any significant effect in increasing blood sugar levels. Mangoes can be beneficial for people wanting to gain weight. A 100 gram of mango contains about 75 calories Mangoes are useful to children who lack concentration in studies as it contains Glutamine acid which is good to boost memory and keep cells active.

Bombay Duck can be used as a starter. It is awfully salty, pungent smelling and crisp. It is quite popular at Indian restaurants in Britain served with poppadams. It has a strong, fishy and excessively salty taste with a brittle, crumbly texture. One bite of dried Bombay Duck will have your mouth feel like it is flooded with the ocean salt and then finally, you are reminded of the after taste of strong cheddar cheese. A true gourmet delicacy, dried Bombay Duck can be served lightly dry roasted or fried for a few minutes. A liking for Bombay Duck is an acquired taste, so don’t dismiss it after just having it once!

The Bhut jolokia is an interspecific hybrid chili pepper cultivated in the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam,Nagaland and Manipur& is  also known as ghost pepper, ghost chili, U-morok, red naga, naga jolokia and ghost jolokia. It has guiness world records of hottest chilli on 9 september,2016 .Uses :Bhut jolokia is used as a food and a spice, as well as a remedy to summer heat. It is used in both fresh and dried forms, to "heat up" curries, pickles and chutneys. It is popularly used in combination with pork or dried or fermented fish. In northeastern India, the peppers are smeared on fences or incorporated in smoke bombs as a safety precaution to keep wild elephants at a distance.[17][18] The pepper's intense heat makes it a fixture in competitive chili pepper eating.The fiery sensation of chilli is caused by a compound ‘capsaicin’ localized mainly in the placenta and the flesh of a chilli fruit. It survives both cooking and freezing and dissolves in fat. Capsaicin is found only in chillies and not in other plants and animals. Capsaicin is becoming more popular every day in applications that range from the strange to the ingenious. Capsaicin has been found to trigger the brain to produce endorphins, a natural pain killer that promotes a sense of well being. There are now dozens of brands of capsaicin creams in the market to combat the pain of arthritis and for topical use for disease like shingles, psoriasis, and other skin disorders. Researchers are putting new twists on these medications almost weekly. One recent application format is the capsaicin patch used for pain relief. Other medical developments include the introduction of capsaicin gels and the addition of other medicines or herbs to make the capsaicin products more efficacious as pain killers for minor muscle aches, joint arthritis, backaches, bruises and sprains. Other uses of the compound include manufacture of police grade pepper spray that comes handy in riot control, subduing criminals and even as a self defense kit for lonely woman. Capsaicin has been applied to veterinary sutures to prevent pets from pulling them out with their teeth. Its use has been suggested for coating fiber-optic cables to prevent rodents from gnawing on them. Capsaicin is also used as animal and insect repellent, specially, ants and cockroaches. In fact, many experts believe that capsaicin’s use as a medicine has a great future that scientists are just beginning to discover.

Alphonso mango is a seasonal fruit, considered to be among the most superior varieties of the fruit in terms of sweetness, richness and flavour. The Alphonso is also one of the most expensive varieties of mango and is grown mainly in western India including places such asSindhudurg, Ratnagiri and Raigad districts and in the Konkan region of India. Each mango weighs between 150 and 300 grams (5.3 and 10.6 oz).Alphonso mangoes have a rich, creamy, tender texture and are low in fiber content,[1] with a delicate, creamy pulp. These characteristics make Alphonso one of the most in-demand cultivars.[1][2][4] The skin of a fully ripe Alphonso mango turns bright golden yellow with a tinge of red which spreads across the top of the fruit. The flesh of the fruit is golden saffron colour.Top 10 Health Benefits of Mangoes : Mangoes are rich in per-biotic dietary fiber which help in digestion, vitamins, minerals, and poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds. Fresh mangoes are a very rich source of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. High level of soluble dietary fiber, Pectin and Vitamin C present in mangoes helps to lower serum cholesterol levels specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol. According to new research study, mango has been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. Several trial studies suggest that poly phenolic anti-oxidant compounds in mango are known to offer protection against breast and colon cancers. Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin, thus helping in curing acnes Mangoes are beneficial for pregnant women and individuals suffering from anemia because of their iron content. One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight. Eating mangoes regularly prevents night blindness, refractive errors, dryness of the eyes, softening of the cornea, itching and burning in the eyes. Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. Boil a few mango leaves in water and allow it to saturate through the night. Consume the filtered decoction in the morning for diabetic home remedy. The glycemic index of mango is low, ranging between 41-60. So, mango does not have any significant effect in increasing blood sugar levels. Mangoes can be beneficial for people wanting to gain weight. A 100 gram of mango contains about 75 calories Mangoes are useful to children who lack concentration in studies as it contains Glutamine acid which is good to boost memory and keep cells active.