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Fruits & Vegetables
India has a significant export potential for fruits, with fresh produce exports valued at approximately USD 750.7 million in FY22. The demand for Indian fruits in international markets is increasing due to their unique flavours and quality.
Production
India is the world's second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables. India's varied climate and rich agricultural heritage allow it to produce many important fruits.
Processing
India has a huge opportunity to process fruits and vegetables into a variety of products, including frozen, canned, pulp, puree, paste, sauces, snacks, dressings, flakes, dices, dehydration, pickles, juices, slices, chips, jams, and jelly.
Health benefits
Some Indian fruits, like wood apple, offer health benefits such as enhancing digestion, boosting immunity, and supporting liver health
Mango
Alphonso: An Indian cultivar with a sweet flavor, hints of apricot and peach, and deep orange pulp. Ripe fruits are greenish-yellow to yellow in color.
Totapuri: A famous mango variety from Karnataka that is known for its tangy taste and elongated, pointed shape. It is often used in savory dishes like chutneys and pickles
Neelam: A large, oblong-shaped mango with a pointed base and golden yellow pigmentation. It is known for its divine floral aroma and beautiful shape
Custard Apple
India is a major producer of custard apples, which are exported to many countries, including:
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Saudi Arabia
Taste: Custard apples have a sweet, creamy taste, and are sometimes described as a cross between a strawberry and pineapple.
Uses: Custard apples can be eaten fresh or used in drinks, desserts, ice cream, puddings, and more
Onion
Onions are rich in organic sulfur components, phenolic acids, cycloallicin, flavonoids, sterols, sugars, saponins, and a small amount of volatile oil components. Indian onions are known for their pungency and are a popular vegetable in India:
Flavor: Indian onions have a pungent flavor and aroma when sliced.
Uses: Indian onions can be roasted, charred, pickled, or eaten raw. Importance: Onions are a key commercial crop in India, second only to potatoes
