Neera Syrup

Neera, is also called palm nectar, translucent drink that has been picking up ubiquity due to its high healthful esteem. It is obtained by trapping the unopened inflorescence of the coconut palm.

Neera syrup is produced when fresh neera is heated under moderate temperature (103°C – 105°C) and concentered to syrup consistency.

Yield of the product is 18-20%. In many countries, neera syrup is used as health and wellness drink and prevalently used in Ayurveda and other system of medicine.

Neera can be called as fermented sap and non-fermented sap. It is a refreshing and light drink, translucent in color, extremely cool in sensation, sugary sweet to taste, similar to palm juice which is susceptible to natural fermentation at ambient temperature within a few hours of extraction due to enzymatic and microbial fermentation since it is rich in sugars, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Neera contains lots of Vitamin, Minerals and other components, from that, some of the vitamins that neera has are vitamin C and 12 of the essential B complex vitamins. Neera also contains a good amount of minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc and phosphorus. Neera or inflorescence sap of coconut and other sap yielding plants is a healthy nutritious drink.

Once fermented, neera becomes toddy which is unsuitable for health drink or for value added products.

Clinical studies indicate medical applications of neera for asthma, tuberculosis, bronchial suffocation and piles.
Neera Syrup

Dates syrup

Palm date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is an important fruit in Middle Eastern countries and it is one of the oldest fruit trees in the world. Dates have been traditionally used to break the fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

Date syrup (dibs) is the most commonly derived date product. In date syrup industry the fruits are mixed with water and heated, when the sugars are extracted.

Dates contain 2.5 times more Potassium per weight compared to banana. According to the World Health Organization, Potassium plays an important role in reducing blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease

Date is high iron content maintains healthy levels of hemoglobin, making it a perfect supplement for iron deficiencies. A high percentage of sugar in the dates fruit provide a good source of rapid energy. Recent studies have indicated that date fruit contains significant amount of flavonoid glycosides including quercetin, apigenin, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and sinapic acids.

Flavonoid glycosides are a group of chemical compounds found in many commonly eaten foods. They have beneficial effects on human health include antioxidants, strengthening of the immune system, protection against cancer and cell dam-age, and a reduction in capillary fragility.

Date products in the form of infusion, decoction, syrup, or paste are administered as a treatment for sore throat, colds, bronchial catarrh (inflammation of mucus membranes).

Dates syrup