Hazaribagh. These days, Tadkul is becoming the center of attraction in the markets of Hazaribagh. People from far off places have come to the district turn of the city to sell Tadkul fruit. Tadkul is also called ice apple in English. It looks like coconut from outside. But inside it looks like jelly. It also tastes like coconut. This fruit is available in the market only for 1 to 1.5 months of the year. Due to which people enjoy it with great gusto.
you get this much rupees a piece
Chhotu Singh, who came to sell palm fruit at Hazaribagh’s District More, says that they have come to Hazaribagh from Guraru in Gaya district of Bihar. Five brothers are engaged in this work. Three brothers sell palm fruit here, while two brothers send it here from Bihar. Currently, the price of palm fruit is 10 rupees a piece.
People eat a lot
He further told that the palm fruit is found at a very high altitude in the palm tree. It is a very dangerous job to climb the palm tree and bring it down. After that, the fruit is taken out by peeling it with the help of a sword. Selling palm fruit is no less than a dangerous job. The people of Hazaribagh like to eat it a lot. More than 1000 pieces are consumed here.
Know what are the benefits of eating
He further said that it has more natural benefits than being tasty. Eating it in summers cools the body. This is why it is called ice apple or crow. It works as an energy booster in summers. It also keeps the body hydrated. It helps in curing the digestive system of the body.
FIRST PUBLISHED : June 17, 2024, 14:14 IST