The Most Mysterious Snack In The World

Ram Kand Mool: The Most Mysterious Snack In The World. Although this food is widely sold on the streets of India, no one can figure out where it comes from. Even scientists have to take DNA tests to investigate its origin, only to remain unsure what this snack is made of.

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On the streets of India, this is one of the most famous snacks in recent years. In terms of taste, the snack isn’t extraordinary, but its mysterious origin is the main point in attracting customers.
Ram Kand Mool has a cylindrical shape like a drum, looking ivory white on the inside and reddish brown on the outside. The thin slices are gradually cut off from the tubers and served with spices such as chili, salt, lime and sugar.

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By word of mouth, Ram Kand Mool is said to help cool people down during the summer, quench thirst and hunger, and provide all sorts of medical relief. Its taste is described as quite original, not too sweet and easy to be bitten.
The origin of it has been noticed by scientists since the 80s of the past century, but so far there hasn’t been any accurate answer. It might be because vendors don’t want to reveal the dish’s origin, some of which claim to have bought from a third party, rendering the origin unknown. Some theories suggest that this recipe is made from either the stem, a tuber or a root of a plant.

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In 1994, Dr. Koppula Hemadri began traveling around India in search of answers to the mystery of Ram Kand Mool. His journey ended with the conclusion that the agave might be the source, but he did not have any irrefutable proof. At the same time, Dr. Ali Moulali paid some vendors to find the source and found that it was the base of Kitta Nara, the name used to describe agave fiber.

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The breakthrough in research into the origins of Ram Kand Mool came in 2010, when a scientist team conducted a DNA test on one slice of the snack. The results showed that it matched 89% with the DNA of the agave tree. Notably, some agave plants contain alkaloids - the substances that can cause poisoning if used in large quantities. That's why Ram Kand Mool is only sold in thin slices.

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However, the agave family has many similar trees such as Sisalana, Americana, etc., so scientists still cannot determine the exact plant that makes Ram Kand Mool unless they can see firsthand the factory processing the food, which is, of course, almost impossible.

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Hiding the origin of Ram Kand Mool is the key to for businesses to thrive, as the secret helps the dish remain in great demand. It is also prohibited to disclose the information or the contact of factories to the media in India, and the bulk purchase of this food is also rejected.
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