Kujithekera (Garcinia cowa Roxb.) commonly known as Cowa is a very well known underutilized tropical fruit of Northeast India. It is sub acid in taste with immense medicinal properties. Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a principal factor of this fruit which acts as an anti-obesity factor. The aril portion can be eaten locally and can be prepared jellies and pickles out of it. Cowa fruits are very perishable in nature and have a very short shelf life. | Microbial and sensory evaluation of Kujithekera (Garcinia cowa Roxb)
