Aam panna

{{Short description|Indian drink}}

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| country = India

| national_cuisine = India

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| course = Beverage

| served = Chilled

| main_ingredient = Raw mangoes

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Aam Panna is an Indian drink. It is made from unripe mangoes and is yellow to light green in color. Mint leaves are often added to the drink, enhancing its green color.

Unripe mango is a rich source of pectin, which gradually diminishes after the formation of the stone. Unripe mango is sour in taste because of the presence of oxalic, citric and malic acids.

Aam panna or Aam Jhora, which is prepared using raw mangoes, cumin, and an assortment of other spices,{{cite news|title=Aam Panna/Jhora Recipe|url=https://trickymart.com/aam-panna-recipe-of-2022|access-date=21 December 2021|archive-date=21 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221132216/https://trickymart.com/aam-panna-recipe-of-2022/|url-status=dead}} quenches thirst and prevents the excessive loss of sodium chloride and iron during summer due to excessive sweating.{{cite book |last=Narayanan |first=Vidhu |year=2010 |title= Longman Active Science |publisher=Pearson |pages=147 |chapter=Chapter 11: Circulation and Excretion in Animals |isbn= 978-81-317-2841-3}} The drink is mainly consumed in north India and is considered beneficial in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. It is also a good source of vitamin B₁ and B₂, niacin, and vitamin C. In Indian culture, it is regarded as a tonic believed to increase resistance against tuberculosis, anemia, cholera and dysentery.

Aam Panna - Summer Cooler.JPG|Aam Panna/Aam Jhora with mint leaves