Composition of Amla

Amla fruits are rich source of several nutrients. Composition of the Amla according to Gopalan et al.
(2012) is given here-

Moisture 81.8 g/100gm

Protein 0.50 g/100gm

Fat 0.10 g/100gm

Minerals 0.50 g/100gm

Crude fibre 3.40 g/100gm

Carbohydrates 13.70 g/100gm

Energy 58 Kcal/100gm

Calcium 50 mg/100gm

Phosphorus 20 mg/100gm

Iron 1.2 mg/100gm

Carotene 9 µg/100gm

Thiamine 0.03 mg/100gm

Riboflavin 0.01 mg/100gm

Niacin 0.2 mg/100gm

Vitamin C 600 mg/100gm

Choline 256 mg/100gm

Ramulu and Rao (2003) analysed amla fruit for its fibre component. They reported moisture content,
crude fibre, total dietary fibre, insoluble, soluble and total dietary fibre as 80.9 g/100g, 3.4g/100g,
7.3g/100g, 5.8 g/100g, 1.5 g/100g and 20.5 g/100g respectively.

Results indicated similar vitamin C content in the dried and frozen amla fruit suggesting that tannins
present in the fruit may prevent the oxidation of vitamin C during the drying process. Therapeutic
potential of the fruit has been attributed to its high vitamin C content about 1 g vitamin C per 100ml
of the fresh juice. A repeated laboratory test showed that every 100 g of fresh fruit provides 470 to
680 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C content increased when the juice was extracted from the fruit. The
dehydrated berry provided 2428 to 3470 mg of vitamin C per 100g (Thakur et al., 1989).

AMLA CANDY

Nutritional value per 100gm of the candy:

Total Fat- .25g,

Protein- 1.19g,
Carbohydrate- 69.51g

, Fiber- 8.30g

Calcium- 5mg

Phosphorous- 3mg

Iron- 3mg,

Vit C- 359mg,

Calorific value-285 Kcal.

Benefits of having Amla – Indian Gooseberries

# Since it has got high amount of anti-oxidant, it helps in fighting against

free radical and thus delay aging.

# It helps to build up resistance against respiratory track diseases like

cough, cold, sore throat etc..

# Amla also cures acidity, indigesion and skin disorder also.

# Amla also has Vit E and beta-carotene-well-known antioxidants.

Antioxidants block some of the damages caused by free radicals (free
radicals are formed in our body when food is transformed into energy)

# Improves immune system of body.

# Its antibacterial and astringent properties prevent infection and help

healing of ulcers.

# Amla has great laxative properties and therefore useful in the treatment of
constipation and piles.
# It is present in shapoos also it makes hair shiny.