Veralu (Ceylon Olive)


Botanical Name; Elaeocarpus serratus L.

Local Names; Veralu (Sinhala) Veralikkai (Tamil)

Recommended varieties in Sri Lanka; Local cultivars (Round or oval Fruits)

Nutritional values; High in starch and sugars, low amounts of proteins and iron

Medicinal values; good for diarrhea due to its constipating effect

Nature of cultivation; Naturally grown and scattered in home gardens

Value added products; Pickle, cordial, ice cream

Veralu

Reference
  • Tropical fruits of Sri Lanka, Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka

Comments

  1. Hi Geeshani, Do you know of any proper Ceylon Olive (veralu) bottlers in Sri Lanka?

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  2. Hi again Geeshani, Didn't leave my email address to contact. If you know of any bottlers of Ceylon Olives let me know at grahamemd@gmail.com

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