DME Bharat

Fresh Fruits

Guava

Guava is one of India's major fruit exports, cultivated in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. India is the world's largest guava producer, known for sweet, aromatic fruit rich in nutrients.

Uses:

  • Fresh consumption and table fruit
  • Juice and beverage production
  • Jams, jellies, and preserves
  • Fruit salads and desserts
  • Ice cream and dairy products

Health Benefits: Extremely high in Vitamin C (4x more than oranges), aids digestion, boosts immunity, supports heart health, helps control diabetes.

Varieties: Allahabad Safeda, Lucknow 49, Apple Guava, Pink Guava

Specifications: Weight 100-250g per fruit, firm texture, aromatic

Export Season: Year-round (peak: August-December)

Popular in Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asian markets.

Wax Apple (Java Apple)

Wax Apple, also known as Java Apple or Rose Apple, is an exotic tropical fruit grown in southern India, particularly Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. This bell-shaped fruit is known for its crisp, watery texture and mild sweet taste.

Uses:

  • Fresh fruit consumption
  • Fruit salads and platters
  • Juice and smoothies
  • Gourmet food industry
  • Hotel and restaurant supply

Health Benefits: Hydrating (90% water content), low calorie, aids digestion, rich in vitamins A and C, detoxifies body, improves skin health.

Characteristics: Crunchy texture, rose-like aroma, red or pink-red color

Specifications: Weight 50-150g per fruit, shiny waxy skin

Export Season: May-August

Growing demand in premium fruit markets across Middle East, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Chikoo (Sapodilla)

Chikoo, also known as Sapodilla or Sapota, is a popular tropical fruit grown in Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. India is among the top producers of this sweet, caramel-flavored fruit with smooth texture.

Uses:

  • Fresh table fruit
  • Milkshakes and smoothies
  • Ice cream flavoring
  • Desserts and puddings
  • Natural sweetener in food products

Health Benefits: Rich in dietary fiber, improves digestion, natural energy source, contains vitamins A and C, strengthens bones, anti-inflammatory properties.

Varieties: Cricket Ball, Oval, Calcutta Round

Specifications: Weight 50-100g per fruit, brown skin when ripe, soft pulp

Export Season: January-April (main), August-October (off-season)

Popular in Middle East, Southeast Asia, and diaspora markets in USA and UK.

Wood Apple (Bael Fruit)

Wood Apple, also called Bael fruit (Aegle marmelos), is a traditional Indian fruit with hard shell and aromatic pulp. Grown across India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, it holds religious significance and medicinal value in Ayurveda.

Uses:

  • Traditional medicine and Ayurvedic preparations
  • Fresh pulp consumption with sugar/jaggery
  • Juice and sherbet (cooling summer drink)
  • Jam and preserve making
  • Pharmaceutical extracts

Health Benefits: Excellent for digestion, treats diarrhea and dysentery, cooling effect, rich in Vitamin C, controls diabetes, detoxifies body, anti-inflammatory.

Characteristics: Hard woody shell, aromatic pulp, sweet-sour taste

Export Season: March-July

Growing demand in herbal medicine and Ayurvedic supplement markets worldwide.

Fresh Banana

Banana is India's largest fruit crop and major export, with India being the world's largest banana producer. Grown extensively in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, Indian bananas are known for superior taste and nutritional value.

Uses:

  • Fresh consumption and table fruit
  • Banana chips and dried banana
  • Baby food and purees
  • Bakery products (banana bread, cakes)
  • Smoothies and health drinks

Health Benefits: Rich in potassium, instant energy source, aids digestion, improves heart health, regulates blood pressure, good for muscles.

Varieties: Robusta (Cavendish), Grand Naine, Red Banana, Nendran, Poovan

Specifications: Export grade sizing, green to yellow ripeness stages

Export Season: Year-round availability

Major exports to Middle East, Europe, USA, and Southeast Asia.