| Product Name | Fresh Wood Apple (Elephant Apple) |
| Botanical Name | Limonia acidissima / Feronia limonia |
| Hindi / Gujarati | Kotha, Kaitha, Kothu |
| Origin | Gujarat / Maharashtra, India |
| Appearance | Round, Hard Greyish-White Woody Shell |
| Flesh Color | Dark Brown (when ripe) |
| Taste | Sour, Sweet, Astringent, Aromatic |
| Size | 7cm – 10cm Diameter (Tennis Ball Size) |
| Packaging | 10 kg / 15 kg Mesh Bags OR Corrugated Box |
| Shelf Life | 2-3 Weeks at Room Temperature |
| Season | October to March (Winter Season) |
| Mode of Shipment | Sea or Air Cargo |
We source mature Wood Apples with intact shells and excellent pulp content to ensure superior quality for export markets.
| Appearance | Round fruit with a hard greyish-white woody shell. |
| Flesh | Dark brown, aromatic pulp with a unique sweet-sour flavor. |
| Special Feature | Extremely hard shell provides natural protection and extended shelf life. |
| Usage | Suitable for chutneys, sherbets, jams, traditional medicine, and religious offerings. |
| English | Wood Apple, Elephant Apple, Monkey Fruit |
| Hindi | Kaitha, Kotha |
| Gujarati | Kothu |
| Marathi | Kavath |
| Tamil | Vilaampazham |
| Thai | Makhwit |
| Retail Category | Medicinal Fruits / Exotic Sours |
The biggest risk with Wood Apple is purchasing hollow fruits with dried pulp.
Our Process: We hand-sort every fruit and evaluate the weight-to-size ratio to ensure excellent pulp content.
Shell Check: We inspect every fruit for hairline cracks and export only fruits with completely intact shells.
Ripe vs. Raw: We can supply both raw green fruits for pickles and chutneys, as well as ripe fruits for sherbets and sweet preparations.
Transit Advantage: We generally ship semi-ripe fruits that complete ripening naturally during transit.
Chutney: Popular ingredient for traditional Indian chutneys made with jaggery, cumin, and spices.
Beverages: Used to prepare refreshing summer sherbets and cooling drinks.
Ayurveda: Widely recognized as a digestive aid and liver tonic.
Religious Use: Commonly offered during religious ceremonies and festivals.
Durability: The naturally hard shell acts as protective packaging, making the fruit highly resistant to transit damage.
Storage: Does not require ultra-low refrigeration, resulting in lower logistics costs and easier handling.
