Wood Apple

Technical Specifications

We select mature fruits with uncracked shells to ensure preservation.

Product Name: Fresh Wood Apple (Elephant Apple)

Botanical Name: Limoniaacidissima / 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: Excellent (2-3 weeks at room temp due to hard shell)

Season: October to March (Winter Season)

Mode of Shipment: Sea or Air Cargo

Fresh Wood Apple (Kotha / Elephant Apple)

Welcome to Siya Agri Exports LLP, your source for India's most unique medicinal fruit-the Wood Apple. Often confused with Bael (Stone Apple), the Wood Apple is distinct with its extremely hard, woody shell and dark brown, aromatic, sour-sweet pulp.

Native to the dry plains of India, this fruit is a nutritional powerhouse. It is widely demanded by the Indian diaspora for making traditional Chutneys, Jams, and cooling Sherbets, and is revered in Ayurveda for its digestive and liver-cleansing properties. We source large, mature fruits with intact shells to ensure long shelf life during export.

Product Known Names Worldwide

To help international buyers identify this niche fruit, here are the common global terms:

English: Wood Apple, Elephant Apple, Monkey Fruit

Hindi: Kaitha, Kotha

Gujarati: Kothu

Marathi: Kavath

Tamil: Vilaampazham

Thai: Makhwit

Retail Category: "Medicinal Fruits" / "Exotic Sours"

Why Choose Siya Agri Exports for Wood Apple?

Selection of "Heavy" Fruits

The biggest risk with Wood Apple is buying a "hollow" fruit where the pulp has dried up inside the shell.

Our Process: We hand-sort every fruit. We check the weight-to-size ratio to ensure the fruit is full of pulp and hasn't dried out.

Shell Check: We inspect for hairline cracks. A cracked shell leads to fungal growth inside. We export only 100% intact shells.

Perfect Maturity

Ripe vs. Raw: We can supply both Raw Green (for pickles/chutneys) and Ripe (for sherbets/sweets) depending on your market requirement. Ideally, we ship semi-ripe fruits that fully ripen during the transit period.

Culinary & Medicinal Uses

Chutney: The tangy brown pulp is mixed with jaggery, cumin, and chili to make a popular Indian condiment.

Beverages: The pulp is mashed with water and sugar to make a cooling summer drink (Sherbet).

Ayurveda: Known as a liver tonic and digestive aid. It is widely used to treat stomach upsets.

Religious Use: The fruit is often offered to Lord Ganesha and Shiva, driving demand during festivals.

Logistics & Shipping

Durability: The Wood Apple is one of the toughest fruits to ship. Its hard shell acts as natural packaging, making it highly resistant to damage during transit.

Storage: It does not require ultra-low refrigeration, making it a cost-effective fruit to import.

Import the Ancient Superfruit

Bring the sour-sweet taste of tradition to your customers. Contact Siya Agri Exports LLP for bulk availability.