Phalsa (Grewia asiatica) is an exotic shrub plant. The ripe phalsa fruits are consumed fresh, in desserts, processed into refreshing fruit drinks during hot summer months in India. It’s shelf life is very small. The colour is purple to black when ripe. The juice ferments so readily that sodium benzoate must be added as a preservative.
Phalse
Nutrient values per 100g of fruit:
Calories (Kcal) 90.5
Calories from fat (Kcal) 0.0
Moisture (%) 76.3
Fat (g) <0.1
Protein (g) 1.57
Carbohydrates (g) 21.1
Dietary Fiber (g) 5.53
Ash (g) 1.1
Calcium (mg) 136
Phosphorus (mg) 24.2
Iron (mg) 1.08
Potassium (mg) 372
Sodium (mg) 17.3
Vitamin A (µg) 16.11
Vitamin B1,Thiamin (mg) 0.02
Vitamin B2, Riboflavin (mg) 0.264
Vitamin B3, Niacin (mg) 0.825
Vitamin C, Ascorbic acid (mg) 4.385
Reference: https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/phalsa.html
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