Ice Apples, or Thaati Nungu, Bangalore’s summer delight, have lost their affordability. The price of this cool and juicy fruit is far from affordable anymore. The fruit, which is a natural coolant, is not available for grabs by everyone anymore owing to its increase in price. Let’s look into the facts that contribute to the price hike of ice apples in Bangalore.
Why have ice apples in Bangalore become costly?
There are two main reasons for the increased cost of ice apples in Bangalore.
According to ice apple vendors in Bangalore, the fruit is procured from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. Ice apples in Bangalore are sourced from Ooty, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Maruvathur, and the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu. The price of each fruit is Rs 50/- in Bangalore, whereas in Tamil Nadu, it is just about Rs.25 to Rs.30. The transportation and distribution costs have gone up. Hence, this is one of the main reasons for this fruit’s price increase. Furthermore, distributors who operate mini trucks carrying the fruits to Bangalore city are liable to pay the inter-state tax and road toll charges.
Nevertheless, the people of Bangalore still opt to buy this luscious fruit because they are aware of its health benefits. Furthermore, it is a natural coolant that aids in beating the summer heat. Hence, vendors haven’t seen a sales drop owing to the increase in the price of ice apples in Bangalore.
Health benefits of Ice apples
Ice apples or Thaati Nungu are rich in vitamins and minerals. They are potent in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Thiamine, Phosphorous, Riboflavin, etc. These fruits have antioxidants, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fouling agents. They treat skin issues like rashes and itching due to extreme heat, stomach issues, dehydration, etc. They provide the body with the much-required nutrients and minerals in hot summers. Furthermore, ice apples act as cooling agents and keep the body cool even in extreme temperatures.
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