Dont Buy Mamra Badam Dear Friends, subject of mamra badam versus american badam. As we are all aware, many people consider mamra badam to be much superior as compared to american badam and pay almost 3 times price. The question is simple: Is mamra badam superior to american and is it worthwhile paying 3 times price for the mamra variety. both varieties tested at well known laboratory of SNDT College for nutritional value as well as for Omega three fatty acid tests which reflect memory test. In short, the results were as follows: 1) American badam has higher protein compared to mamra (20.82 Vs. 17.29) 2) Mamra has higher fat (oil) compared to american (55.51 Vs.51.56) 3) Mamra has higher total sugar (6.96 vs. 4.55) 4) Mamra has higher Carbohydrate (21.05 vs. 19.26) 5) Mamra has higher Calotie (653 vs. 624) Broadly, both varieties were more or less similar in all the nutrition values or in other words, American is on better side by 5.7%. Even Omega three value of american was higher (0.11) compared to mamra (NIL). All these reports are attached for reference. So, it is clear that american badam are as good as mamra, if not slightly better. But a few questions will arise and they need our answers: Q.1) Why mamra is so expensive compared to american badam? A.1) American badam is 85% of entire world production. Mamra, which is grown in Iran, and Afghanistan is only about 3-4% of world supply. Naturally, less supply keeps the price high. Q.2) Why american badam has 85% of market share? A.2) One word : YIELD or Productivity. With advancement in science and technology, American badam gets 4 to 5 times yield per acre and therefore cost and price is lower. Q.3) Why do people still prefer mamra? A.3) Simple - Old thoughts and brand image. mamra has become a kind of brand. Certain persons get pleasure and satisfaction in using the most expensive brand, irrespective of the fact whether it is useful or not. So honestly speaking, there is no need to pay 3 times more money on Mamra. In this scientific age, we should more rely on scientific datas. GUD NITE...
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 03:41:35 +0000
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