| Product Name | Fresh Khatumda (Star Gooseberry) |
| Variety | Local Indian (Cultivated) |
| Origin | Gujarat / South India |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow/Green, Waxy Skin, Ribbed |
| Taste | Intensely Sour, Acidic, Crunchy |
| Packaging | 5 kg Corrugated Box (Loose) or 500g Punnets |
| Protection | Paper Lining to Absorb Moisture |
| Storage Temperature | 10°C to 12°C |
| Season | Available Most of the Year (Peak: Summer & Monsoon) |
| Mode of Shipment | Air Cargo (Recommended) |
| English | Star Gooseberry, Otaheite Gooseberry |
| Hindi / Gujarati | Khatumda, Harfarauri |
| Scientific Name | Phyllanthus acidus |
| French | Groseille Étoile |
| Spanish | Grosella Estrella |
| Thai | Mayom |
| Retail Category | Exotic Sour Fruits / Pickling Fruits |
Khatumda grows in clusters and can bruise easily if harvested carelessly.
Harvesting: Our trained harvesting teams hand-pick fruit clusters carefully to preserve the natural waxy skin and prevent bruising.
Sorting: Every batch is manually sorted to remove over-ripe, damaged, or bruised fruits.
The Benefit: Only firm, crunchy, pale-yellow to green berries are packed for export, ensuring superior quality upon arrival.
Most large exporters focus only on mainstream fruits and overlook specialty produce.
We Don’t: We actively source rare and nostalgic fruits demanded by ethnic and specialty markets worldwide.
Consolidation: Khatumda can be shipped together with other exotic fruits such as Kamrakh (Star Fruit), Ber, Jamun, and seasonal specialty produce.
The Benefit: Importers can source multiple niche products in a single shipment, reducing logistics costs and improving product variety.
Pickles (Achar): The most popular application due to its ability to remain crunchy after pickling.
Raw Snack: Traditionally consumed fresh with salt and chili powder.
Candied Fruit: Commonly processed into sweet-and-sour preserves and Murabba.
Cooking: Used as a natural souring ingredient in curries, chutneys, and regional Asian dishes.
Perishability: Moderate shelf life due to its firm flesh and naturally acidic profile.
Mode: Air Cargo is recommended to preserve freshness, crunchiness, and the natural waxy bloom on the fruit skin.
Consolidation: Ideal for mixed fruit and vegetable shipments in smaller quantities.
Example: 100 kg Khatumda combined with larger volumes of Okra, Ber, Kamrakh, or other specialty produce.
The Benefit: Cost-effective export logistics while maintaining premium product quality.
