AWAFI MILL Dried Colocynth Fruit 250g - Hanzal - Citrullus colocynthis

AWAFI MILL Dried Colocynth Fruit consists of whole dried fruits of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad., a desert-growing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family.

The fruit is commonly known as Colocynth or Bitter Apple. Hanzal or Handal is a widely recognised Arabic name, while Indrayan and Indrayana are established Indian names.

The dried fruit is naturally round to slightly oval, with a firm outer rind and dry internal pulp containing seeds. Its external colour may range from pale yellow and tan to orange-brown or darker brown depending on maturity, drying conditions and storage.

Product Identity:

Product Name: Dried Colocynth Fruit

Common Name: Colocynth

Alternative Name: Bitter Apple

Arabic Name: Hanzal / Handal – حنظل

Indian Name: Indrayan

Botanical Name: Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.

Plant Family: Cucurbitaceae

Plant Part: Fruit

Product Form: Whole Dried Fruit

Product Category: Non-Food Botanical Material

Appearance:

Round to slightly oval dried fruits with a firm outer rind and naturally variable yellowish, tan, orange-brown or brown colouring. The dried interior contains dry pulp and seeds.

Important Handling Information:

This product is supplied as a non-food botanical material. It is not intended for eating, tasting, brewing, food preparation, supplements or household self-treatment. Do not grind, crush or consume the product.

Storage:

Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry and secure place. Store separately from food, beverages, spices, herbs and edible dried fruits. Keep away from children, pets, moisture, excessive heat and direct sunlight.

AWAFI MILL Quality:

Carefully selected and packed with clear botanical identification and non-food handling information. Natural variation may occur in fruit size, colour, dryness, surface appearance, seed content and whole-to-cracked-fruit ratio.

Net Weight: 250g

• Dried Colocynth Fruit: Whole dried fruit of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad., a desert-growing botanical belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family.
• Also Known As: Colocynth, Bitter Apple, Bitter Cucumber, Desert Gourd, Hanzal, Handal, Indrayan and Indrayana.
• Distinctive Botanical Fruit: Naturally round to slightly oval, with a firm dried rind and dry internal pulp containing seeds. Natural variation occurs in size, colour and appearance.
• Non-Food Botanical Material: Not intended for eating, tasting, brewing, food preparation, supplements or household self-treatment. Use only for permitted non-food botanical purposes.
• AWAFI MILL Quality: Carefully selected and packed with clear botanical identification and non-food handling information. Keep sealed and separated from edible products.