Malta

Malta is a blood orange colored fruit cultivated in the hills of Uttarakhand in India. It is a winter fruit and resembles to orange in color and appearance. It was known as the “Maltese orange” in the time of the British empire.

Health benefits

• Malta is a good source of vitamin C that helps in the development and repair of all body tissues.⁽¹⁾
• It is enriched with vitamin C and helps to protect against diseases caused by vitamin C deficiency like anemia, joint pain, bleeding gums and loss of teeth.⁽¹⁾
• It helps to boost the immune system and fights against diseases.⁽¹⁾
• It is also effective for treating pneumonia.⁽¹⁾