{"product_id":"md-belli-cream-650g","title":"MD Belli Cream 650g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMD Beli Cream is a thick Sri Lankan fruit cream made from beli (bael or wood apple, \u003cem\u003eAegle marmelos\u003c\/em\u003e) pulp, sugar and citric acid, sold in a 650 g can. It is the ready-made base for beli drink, the cooling, fragrant amber drink Sri Lankans enjoy chilled. Stir a spoonful into cold water, add ice and sweeten to taste. The manufacturer states it is thermally sterilised and contains no preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Sri Lanka by Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd, 45\/75 Narahenpita Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka, the company behind the MD brand. The can is marked Export Quality and states that the maker is a HACCP and ISO 22000 certified company. Taprovan is the US retailer; it does not manufacture the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeli Cream (Crème de Belli)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 g \/ 22.9 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit pulp cream (concentrate; dilute before drinking)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal can\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePreservatives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone added, per the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eTypical values per 100 g, as published by the manufacturer (not a US serving)\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePer 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155.3 kcal (649.2 kJ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal carbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA nutrition panel may be printed on the can; the can you receive is the authority.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our warehouse in Bohemia, New York, and is packed for the carrier within one business day. Standard shipping is free on US orders of $69.99 or more; this is a standard-weight item, so it does not add a bulk-item fee (those apply only to 10 lb and 3 kg rice, 5 kg flour and 1.5 L drinks). Free pickup in Bohemia, NY is available for online orders. Unopened items can be returned within 30 days in their original sealed packaging; opened food cannot be returned. If your pack arrives damaged or the wrong item was sent, contact us as soon as you receive it and we will put it right. See the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft pulp of the beli fruit, cooked with sugar and sharpened with a little citric acid into a thick, jam-like cream with a floral, slightly smoky-sweet flavour. Beli drink is a traditional Sri Lankan refreshment and the fruit is also valued in Ayurvedic tradition; Taprovan makes no health claims for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beli pulp (\u003cem\u003eAegle marmelos\u003c\/em\u003e), sugar and citric acid, as published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens.\u003c\/strong\u003e None of the listed ingredients is one of the major food allergens. No allergen statement was available to us, so check the can you receive if you have specific allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spoon the cream into a glass, add cold water (or chilled milk), stir well until smooth and add ice. Start with a little cream and add more to taste; the amount depends on how strong you like it, as no fixed ratio is given by the manufacturer. Strain if you prefer a smooth drink. It also works as a topping for ice cream, and as a spread or filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing ideas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilled beli drink on a hot day; beli milkshake with cold milk; over vanilla ice cream or yoghurt; alongside a Sri Lankan tea-time snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as.\u003c\/strong\u003e බෙලි ක්‍රීම් \/ வில்வப்பழ கிரீம் · beli cream \/ belli cream · bael fruit cream · wood apple cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store the unopened can in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, transfer any unused cream to a clean, covered non-metal container, refrigerate and use promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is beli (bael) fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeli, also called bael or wood apple (\u003cem\u003eAegle marmelos\u003c\/em\u003e), is a hard-shelled fruit with fragrant orange pulp, widely used in Sri Lanka and India for drinks and sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make beli drink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStir a spoonful or two of the cream into a glass of cold water, add ice and sugar if needed. Add more cream for a stronger drink, and use chilled milk for a creamier version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain preservatives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufacturer states it is thermally sterilised with no preservatives. The listed ingredients are beli pulp, sugar and citric acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a ready-to-drink beverage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a thick fruit cream concentrate that you dilute with water or milk before drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does an opened can keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMove the unused cream to a covered non-metal container, refrigerate and use promptly. Check the date on the can, and discard it if you see mould or notice an off smell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67620635935029,"sku":"001-MD-BELLCRM-650G","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/0969\/8869\/files\/MDBelliCream650g.avif?v=1790995860","url":"https:\/\/taprovan.com\/products\/md-belli-cream-650g","provider":"Taprovan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}