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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Tender coconut flesh Narikela (bala)

The jelly of the young narikela — the coastal remedy for burning, acidity and depleted tissues; gentler than mature coconut in every way.

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Tender coconut flesh — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Tender coconut flesh — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Soft, Smooth, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The jelly of the young narikela — the coastal remedy for burning, acidity and depleted tissues; gentler than mature coconut in every way.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The translucent jelly of green coconuts, eaten fresh after the water — nature's paired coolant.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (narikela, by stage); coastal tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • scooped after drinking the coconut water
  • blended into cooling summer drinks

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: heavy kapha congestion in excess

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Tender coconut flesh

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (150g):

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