Amla are small, round berries with light-green skin. The skin is almost translucent, with 6 to 8 faint yellow striations, making the Amla appear to be segmented. The skin is tough, yet thin with a flesh that is crisp and juicy with a taste both sour and bitter Amla is low on calories and loaded with a host of phenolic phytochemicals like flavonoids, anthocyanins and a potent source of vitamin C and A. The host of plant compound provide numerous healing benefits including prevention of cancer, delayed aging, fighting inflammation and boosting memory.
