Neera- A Potential Natural Health Drink

Jose, Naveen; Deshmukh, Gajanan P.; Ravindra, Menon Rekha; Goncharova, GN

doi:10.26717/bjstr.2018.11.002114

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“…Gradually it yields an acidic and sourer product. To obtain defined flavour [21]. Best part of this beverage is that it ferments naturally after collected from the tree.…”

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An Update on Uses, Benefits and Potential Application of Neera

Meghwal

2021

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Neera is fresh sap obtained from mature inflorescence of palm tree and it is full of essential nutrients. Neera has innate natural fermentation tendency that is why it should be consumed fresh for maximum benefits. It has low glycemic index which makes this drink healthy option for diabetic patient. It helps in scavenging free radicals from body which leads to delaying in aging. The purpose of this study was to examine nutritional content, medicinal utilization, functional properties and various applications of neera. It contains 17 amino acids which are the building blocks of protein and immune system. Neera’s by product also very nutritious like palm syrup, palm jaggery, chocolates, candies, sweets, and vinegar. Along with their sweet taste these products are diabetic friendly. It is low in calories and has low pH. It helps in maintaining blood sugar. Apart of being sweet and nutritious it has low calorific value which helps in weight loss. If neera is commercialised in proper way it could be a best substitute in comparison with aerated drink. It is full of vitamins, minerals, amino acids. Its shelf life can be increased by filtration, pasteurization and by addition of preservatives.

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“…Gradually it yields an acidic and sourer product. To obtain defined flavour [21]. Best part of this beverage is that it ferments naturally after collected from the tree.…”

Section: Toddymentioning

confidence: 99%

An Update on Uses, Benefits and Potential Application of Neera

Meghwal

2021

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“…The tapping of sap is usually carried out before sunrise and after sunset. Tapping is practiced in an unorganized manner which is extensively consumed in rural areas around the world (Jose, 2018). Traditionally, the sap is collected in mud pots by attaching it to the spadix of palm trees (Hebbar et al., 2015).…”

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Effect of hurdle preservation on quality attributes of Palmyra sap ( Borassus flabellifer ) for shelf‐life extension

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Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer) produces a nonalcoholic liquid exudate sap tapped from the spathe of the tree. The palmyra sap is a part of regular diet in most of the rural population around the world (Sudha et al., 2019). The palm tree is known to be a native of Africa and grows in tropical countries such as India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka (Hebbar et al., 2015). India has around 130 million palm trees extensively grown in the regions of Tamil Nadu,

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