The durian is widely known and revered in southeast Asia as the “king of fruits”.  The durian fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres long and 15 centimetres in diameter and it typically weighs one to three kilograms.

The mangosteen is considered to be a choice tropical fruit and like the durian, native to Malaysia.  At first glance, it looks like an ordinary fruit that is purple in colour with a thick stem at the top. The outer layer is firm to the touch but yields to pressure when pressed hard. While the durian is seen as ” heaty” for the body, the mangosteen is “cooling”. Shaped like round berries, the size of tennis balls, it has a thick fibrous...

Another local fruit that is highly recommended is the starfruit, or sometimes called the “belimbing”. It has a greenish to yellowish color, appears translucent, and has a star-like shape with refreshing taste.

The pineapple is known as nanas locally. There are two pineapple commercial varieties in the country. For canning, they are known as “nanas merah” (red pineapple) or “nanas hijau” (green pineapple). For eating raw, the nanas Sarawak (Sarawak pineapple) and nanas Moris (Moris pineapple) is used. The nanas Sarawak is usually minimum in size with pale yellow flesh. The nanas Moris is usually smaller with a bright yellow...

The papaya is a fruit with its origins in South America. But it has grown well in this region and is considered almost native. This fruit is noted for its flavor and the flesh is usually orange to reddish in color. The fruit can be eaten fresh or chilled. Just add a squeeze of lime or lemon for added...

The jackfruit is believed indigenous to the rain forests of the Western Ghats of India.  It spread early on to other parts of India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines.  It is often planted in central and eastern Africa and is fairly popular in Brazil and Surinam. The flesh of the jackfruit is starchy and fibrous, and is a source of dietary fibre. The flavour is similar to a tart banana. Varieties are distinguished according to the...

Dragon fruit commonly also known as Pitaya Fruit or Pitahaya Fruit.  It  is among the most nutritious and wonderful exotic fruits.  The dragon fruit nutrient profile is loaded with fiber and vitamin C.  It is a favorite to many, particularly people of Asian origin. It features a mouth watering light sweet taste, an intense shape and color, not forgetting its outstanding flowers. In addition to being tasty and refreshing, this beautiful fruit boasts of a lot...