Watermelon
Citrullus vulgaris
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The
watermelon has either deep red or bright
yellow flesh. Chilled watermelon juice
is a soothing thirst-quencher. The fruit
has high contents of vitamins and essential
minerals.
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Ciku
Achras sapota
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The
Flesh is often of a deep brownish hue
with fine texture It has a distinct sweet
flavour to complement any dessert serving.
Ciku has high vitamin and mineral contents.
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Durian
Durio zibethinus
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Commonly
refered to as the "King of malaysian
fruits", the durian is sought and
savoured with passion by lovers of the
fruit. Its smooth and creamy yellow or
white pulp is strongly flavoured and sharply
aromatic. It is rich in vitamins.
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Papaya
Exotica
Carica Papaya
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A
perennial favourite rich in vitamins A
and C, the papaya is popular for its sweet,
extremely succulent flesh. A tantalising
dessert, especially when served chilled.
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Pomelo
Citrus grandis
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The
biggest of al citrus fruits, the pomelo
is divided into 10 to 15 segments of juice-filled
sacs. It is usually sweet and juicy.
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Duku
Langsat
Lansium domesticum
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Clustered
in bunches, the duku langsat flesh is translucent
and juicy. Eaten fresh, the duku langsat
has a very delicate and sweet flavour.
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Mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana
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The
mangosteen is the queen of Malaysian fruits.
Enclosed in the rind are snowy white segments
with a sweet pleasant flavour. Mangosteen
contains vitamin C and essential minerals.
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Pineapple
Ananas comosus
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The
crown and triangular-shape give the pineapple
an instantly recognizable appearance. The
juice is a very popular and refreshing drink.
It is also a good natural source of vitamins
and minerals.
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Rambutan
Nephelium lappaceum
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The
red or yellow rambutan which contains vitamin
C and essential minerals is an especially
refreshing treat! Its soft, translucent
flesh is sweet and juicy. Particularly welcome
in hot weather!
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Guava
Psidium guajava
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The
guava has a pleasant crunchy texture. It
can be eaten fresh or blended and served
as a refreshing juice. Guava is a good natural
source of vitamins and minerals.
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Cempedak
Artocarpus chempedan
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A
native fruit of Malaysia, the cempedak exudes
a distinctly strong smell. The waxy and
golden yellow flesh is sweet and has a pleasant
aroma. It can be eaten fresh, fried of processed
into juice.
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Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
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The
jackfruit which is rich in vitamins is among
the larger fruits cultivated in Malaysia.
The golden flesh around the seed is succulent
and has a distinctive taste.
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Mango
Mangifera indica
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Full
of goodness and rich in vitamins A and C.
Malaysia mangoes come in different shapes,
sizes, textures and tastes. The pulp is
slightly fibrous, succulent and firm. Mangoes
are eaten fresh or chilled as dessert. Mango
nectar is a rich and exquisitely flavoured
beverage.
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Starfruit
Averrhoa carambola
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This
extremely refreshing and juicy fruit has
translucent attractive flesh with a distinctive
flavour. Its deep ridges produce delightful
star-shaped cross-sections, making it a
popular choice for fresh fruit presentations.
Starfruit is also very rich in vitamins
and essential minerals. Two fruits a day
provide one with a daily intake of potassium
of 600 mg.
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