Nature’s Most Potent Source of Vitamin C
Pure Indian Foods organic amla powder is made from the fruit of the Indian Gooseberry (ie Amalaki or Amla) tree. Amla is an astringent-tasting native Indian fruit traditionally used in Ayurveda. While it is often taken internally, external use of amla powder for hair is common as well.
This amla powder is dried using a dehydrator. It is not sun-dried, which would make it very dark in color. Extremely low heat is used during the entire process of converting fresh de-seeded amla fruits to powder. The temperature is kept below 104°F at all times. This ensures that delicate nutrients are preserved during the entire process.
This product has been lab tested for heavy metals, and it complies with U.S. federal and state laws. Color may vary.
Fine Ground. Dissolves completely in water.
Pure Indian Foods does not use any anti-clumping agents. The product is 100% Pure Amla Powder with nothing else added. Any clumps are natural and normal and can be broken up by crushing with the back of a spoon.
Key Features:
- 100% Pure Amla Powder
- USDA Organic
- Fine Ground - Dissolves Completely In Water
- Certified Organic by OneCert International
What is Amla (i.e. Amalaki, or Indian Gooseberry)?
Species: Emblica officinalis; syn. Phyllanthus emblica
Other names: Indian gooseberry, emblic myrobalan, amalaki
Appearance: The berries are greenish yellow with a fibrous inner texture. The powder is a rich brown color.
Typically used: Powdered
Origin: The amla tree holds a high significance in Hinduism and is considered to be sacred to the goddess Lakshimi, so many use organic amla powder spice for cooking, as well as in traditional Ayurdevic medicine in order to balance Pitta. The berries ripen on this small to medium deciduous tree in autumn and must be harvested by hand from the top branches.
Flavor: Sour, bitter, astringent, fibrous
Aroma: Like raisins or tea
Culinary uses: The fibrous fruit can be eaten raw, but is more commonly pickled or softened with oil, salt, and spices. They can also be soaked in sugar syrup until they become candied.
Other uses: This organic amalaki fruit powder is packed with vitamin C and has been used in Ayurvedic practices. Its high tannin content also makes it suitable for inks, dyes, shampoos, and hair oils.
Make Amla Powder Tea: Boil ½ tsp in 8 oz water for 10 minutes, steep it for about an hour, filter it and then drink it.
Make Amla Powder Lemonade: Add 1 TBSP amla powder to 2 quarts of fresh lemonade and whisk vigorously until fully dissolved.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1/2tsp
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
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| Organic Amla Powder | ||
