An article-review of exotic tropical fruits of Asia with photos, names, descriptions and prices in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. We wrote it based on our travel notes. Use it to your health!

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List of tropical fruits with photos, names and descriptions

Rambutan (Rambutan, Ngo - Thai, Chôm chôm - Vietnamese)

The funny hairy red balls on the counter are rambutans. Their "hairiness" is of varying degrees: the hairs can be greenish and strong, withered and black or moderately dry. Practice shows that the latter are the best.

The flesh of rambutans is dense and white, translucent, it does not get off the stone too well. To get to the pulp, you need to make an incision across and part the halves. The taste is delicate and sweet, similar to green grapes. Unripe rambutans can be slightly acidic. Sometimes there are already peeled rambutans in the markets, but they deteriorate much faster - there is a risk of running into spoiled ones. They are also sold canned with sugar syrup.

Season: May to October.

Rambutans are one of the most inexpensive tropical fruits in Asia. Prices per kg:

• in Vietnam - from 40 thousand dongs;
• in Thailand - from 30 to 150 baht (and about 15 baht for a peeled backing);
• In Indonesia (Sumatra) - 10 thousand rupees.

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Lychee (Litchi, lin-chi - Thai, vải - Vietnamese)

Lychee, otherwise - litchi, or Chinese plum - remarkable and tasty. The neat reddish-pink fruits from afar resemble the skin of a reptile - their rind is dotted with small tubercles. They are pleasant to the touch, elastic, rough. The thin shell is easily separated from the pulp, revealing a translucent white mass with a pit in the center. Lychee is very juicy, with a sweet and sour taste. They are actively used in cooking.

Harvested from April to June. The price per kilogram in Thailand is about 60 baht.

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Longan (Lam-yaj - Thai, Nhan - Vietnamese)

If you see bunches-panicles of small potatoes on the counter - you should know that this is a longan, or a dragon's eye. The fruits are juicy and sugary-sweet - it is almost impossible to tear yourself away from them: the longan clicks like seeds, easily and quickly. Longan shells are often seen on the ground in Vietnam. The pulp is transparent white, sometimes with a slight yellowish tinge. When cut, the longan resembles a dragon's eye, since there is a round bone inside, hence its name.

Season: May - November.

Prices per kilogram:

• in Vietnam - from 30 thousand dong;
• in Thailand - from 60 baht.

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Longkong (Langsat)

Longkong (langsat) is one of the most delicious exotic fruits in Asia, in our opinion. It looks like a bunch of small beige-yellow potatoes with specks, but larger than a longan. The long kong is cleaned well - you just need to peel off the peel (although your hands will be a little sticky after that). The pulp is in the form of translucent lobules, similar in shape to garlic. Its taste is simply amazing - sweet and refreshing, with a barely noticeable sourness, a bit like a pomelo. Beware of biting through the bones - they are bitter.

Season: May to November.

Prices per kg:

• in Thailand - from 100 baht;
• in Indonesia - from 10 thousand rupees.

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Mango (Mango, Ma-Muang - Thai, Xoài - Vietnamese)

The variety of mango species is striking - from dark green to red. The palate is also impressive. In Vietnam, mangoes are somewhat fibrous, while in Thailand their flesh is more uniform and aromatic. The bone is usually flat and wide.

It is better to choose slightly soft mangoes, hard ones may turn out to be unripe (although there are exceptions), and too soft - overripe, such will quickly deteriorate. In Thailand, yellow mangoes (and durian) are eaten with gluten rice and coconut milk, a traditional sticky rice dish.

Season: in Thailand in spring, in Vietnam - also in spring and winter.

Prices are different and depend on the variety (per kg):

• in Vietnam - from 25 to 68 thousand dong;
• in Thailand - from 20 to 150 baht;
• in Indonesia - from 20 thousand rupees;
• in Malaysia - from 4 ringgit.

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Noina, or sugar apple (Sugar Apple, Noi-na - Thai, Mẵng cầu - Vietnamese)

Noina is very similar to cherimoya - they are relatives. Noina looks like a light green bumpy apple with scaly segments covered with a light whitish bloom. They called the sugar apple for a reason: the ripe fruit really looks like sugar, with a creamy aftertaste. The flesh is white and so soft that the noinu is cut in half and eaten with a spoon, removing the inedible bones. Cherimoya is a lot like Noina, but its skin is scaleless.

Try to choose the ripe fruit as possible, as unripe noina will be unpleasant - hard and with a coniferous flavor. A ripe sugar apple is soft, and the flesh can even show through between segments. Do not press too hard - it may fall apart in your hands.

Harvest: June - September. The cost of a kilogram of these tropical fruits in Vietnam is from 49 thousand dongs (in a supermarket), we bought at the market for 30 thousand.

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Guanabana, or sour cream apple (Soursop, Guanabana, Mãng cầu xiêm - Vietnamese)

Another relative of Noina is guanabana. Its pulp is similar to a sugar apple, but not so sweet and with a bright creamy taste. In consistency, it a little resembles dense sour cream or yogurt, for which guanabana was nicknamed the sour cream apple. Eat it with a spoon or cut it into pieces. Guanabana fruits are much larger than noina and cherimoya, you will not confuse them - they sometimes reach 10 or more kilograms. The peel is dark green, with small processes in the form of soft spines.

Guanabana is a rare visitor to the counters of markets and shops. Choose a slightly soft sour cream apple - it can easily ripen in the refrigerator for a couple of days (but not more, so do not overdo it). An unripe fruit is hard and almost tasteless, while an overripe fruit will sour, and fermentation will begin.

It bears fruit all year round. Usually the price per kilogram in Vietnam is from 43 thousand dongs.

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Pomelo (Pomelo, Som-o - Thai)

Probably everyone knows what a pomelo looks like and how it tastes, so we will not describe it. However, it seemed to us that it was sweeter in Asia. When buying, you should choose by sniffing: the stronger the citrus aroma, the better the pomelo will be. Also pay attention to the softness.

Season: July - September.

Price per kg:

• in Thailand - from 30 baht;
• in Vietnam - from 40 thousand dongs.

Baltic herring (Snake fruit, Sala and Ra-kum - Thai, Salak - Indonesian)

A distinctive tropical fruit with a snakeskin-like skin. It happens with and without thorns. The pulp is beige-yellow or white, sweet-sour in taste, with a wine flavor. Sometimes there is a valerian flavor. Herring with thorns must be peeled with care: cut at the edge with a knife and peel off like a tangerine. It is easy to clean.

Season: June to August.

Prices per kg:

• in Thailand - from 60 baht;
• in Indonesia - from 25 thousand rupees.

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Pineapple (Pineapple, Sa-pa-rot - Thai, Khóm (Dứa) - Vietnamese)

Pineapple is an exotic fruit familiar to us from childhood. Only in Asia it is much tastier than in Russia. Large and small pineapples are sold - these are different varieties. We recommend taking Thai small ones, with a palm, with an orange crust - they are the sweetest. It is convenient to buy pineapples that have already been peeled or cut.

Season: January, April - June.

Prices per kg:

• in Vietnam - from 20 thousand dongs;
• in Thailand - about 15-20 baht (per piece or kilogram - depending on the variety).

Chrysophyllum (star apple, Caimito, Star apple, Vú sữa - Vietnamese)

We were not particularly impressed by the star apple: its taste seemed pleasant, but not outstanding, in addition, the fruits emit milky juice, which is then hardly washed off from the hands and lips. Mature chrysophyllums come in green, brown, and various shades of purple. You need to choose soft star apples, since unripe are inedible. It is better to eat them with a spoon, cut across and pre-chill.

Harvested from February to March. Price in Vietnam per kg - from 37 thousand dongs.

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Mangosteen (Mong-khut - Thai, Mang cút - Vietnamese)

Mangosteen (mangosteen), like almost all tropical fruits of Asia, looks attractive and arouses the curiosity of tourists. Small dark purple round balls with neat leaves on top, dense to the touch and rather heavy.

The mangosteen peel is thick, reminiscent of pomegranate in smell and astringent properties. Behind the thick rind are several cloves of fragrant and extremely delicate white flesh, similar in shape to garlic. The taste is unforgettable and indescribable! Light, sweet, refreshing. We didn't like the mangosteen wine.

It is important to choose the right fruit: when buying, lightly press on the mangosteen - it should be a little soft, bend out when pressed. If not, it is most likely spoiled.

When cleaning the mangosteen, be careful not to stain your clothes. In many hotels it is forbidden to eat it. It is better to clean it with your hands - just tear off the leaves and press on the center. You can also use a knife - make an incision and reveal the fruit. If the mangosteen is fresh, it will peel off easily.

Season: April - October.

Price per kg:

• in Thailand - from 80 baht;
• in Indonesia - from 15 thousand rupees.

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Papaya (Papaya, Ma-la-koo - Thai, Đu đủ - Vietnamese)

Papaya is sweet and nutritious and tastes like carrots and pumpkin. The pulp of a ripe fruit is very soft, fragrant, juicy, orange-red in color, and the rind is from bright yellow to orange. Use moderately soft fruits. Green papaya is not sweet - it is added to salads and eaten with pepper and salt.

Season: all year round.

Prices per kg:

• in Vietnam - from 10 thousand dongs;
• in Thailand - from 40 baht;
• in Malaysia - from 4 ringgit;
• in Indonesia - from 4 thousand rupees.

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Sapodilla (sapodilla, La-mut and Chiku - Thai, Lòng mứt or hồng xiêm - Vietnamese)

Sapodilla is named woody potato - outwardly it really looks like an oblong potato. But inside - sugary-sweet pulp of orange-brown color, reminiscent of persimmon variety "Korolek", only softer. Buy soft, brown fruits as immature sapodilla has an astringent effect.

Season: all year round.

Prices per kg:

• in Vietnam - from 21 thousand dongs;
• in Thailand - from 40 baht.

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Pitahaya (dragon heart, pitaya, Dragon fruit, Geow-mangon - Thai, Thanh long - Vietnamese)

Pitahaya is one of the most recognizable exotic fruits, a photo of which, probably, everyone has seen. The bright pink pitaya belongs to the cactus family and looks unusual: inside there is white or beet-colored flesh with small black seeds. She has a barely perceptible sweetish taste - in my opinion, pitahaya is almost bland. Eat with a spoon, cut in half.

Season: May - October.

Price per kg:

• in Vietnam - from 20-23 thousand dong;
• in Thailand - from 45 baht.

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Coconut (Coconut, Ma-phrao - Thai, Dừa - Vietnamese)

In Southeast Asia, coconuts are large and light green, not brown and hairy like we have on the shelves. These are young coconuts, and they are drunk. The sellers will carefully cut off the top of the nut with a machete, give you a straw and a spoon - you can scrape off the pleasant jelly-like pulp remaining on the walls of the coconut. We recommend buying chilled coconuts.

Season: all year round.

Unit price (depends on size):

• in Vietnam - from 8-15 thousand dongs;
• in Thailand - 15-20 baht;
• in Malaysia - from 4-5 ringgit.

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Tamarind (Sweet Tamarind, Ma-kham-wan - Thai, Me thái ngọt - Vietnamese)

The lusciously sweet tamarind is reminiscent of dates in taste and consistency. It looks like a brown pod, under a fragile shell - dark pulp, enveloping hard bones.

Season: December to March.

Prices per kg:

• in Vietnam - from 62 thousand dongs;
• in Thailand - from 100 baht.

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Banana (Banana, Kluai - Thai, Chuối - Vietnamese)

There are many types of bananas in Asia. Mostly small, palm-length. The taste is sweet and very different from those sold in Russia. Be sure to try the different varieties. For example, Malaysia has wonderful triangular bananas. They are red on the outside, and they taste like jerky.

Season: all year round.

Prices per kg:

• in Vietnam - from 15 thousand dongs;
• in Thailand - from 30 baht;
• in Malaysia - from 4 ringgit.

Passionfruit (Chanh dây - Vietnamese)

This tropical fruit has a different, more sonorous name - Passionfruit, which translates as the fruit of passion. Passion fruit taste for an amateur: too harsh, sweet and sour (but I like it very much). Similar to concentrated multifruit juice.

The rind is dense and comes in a variety of colors, but mostly purple, burgundy, brown and green-brown. The fruits can be smooth or shriveled - this is the kind of passion fruit that will be ripe. The pulp is jelly-like, with edible bones. Eat it with a spoon, cutting it across.

Season: September - December.

Prices per kg:

• in Vietnam - from 20 thousand dong;
• in Thailand - from 190 baht.

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Carambola (Carambola, Star fruit, Ma-fuang - Thai, Khẽ - Vietnamese)

The beautiful yellow-orange fruit is carambola. It tastes sweet and sour, reminiscent of strawberries. Carambola is juicy and refreshing and is pleasant to eat in hot weather. It is so named because it produces star-shaped lobules when cross-sectioned.

Season: October to December.

Prices per kg:

• in Thailand - from 120 baht (and 50 baht for a backing);
• in Malaysia - from 4 ringgit.

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Chompu (rose apple, waterapple, Chom-phu - Thai, Mân thái đỏ - Vietnamese)

Chompu are unusually juicy - they seem to be made of water. Perfectly quenches thirst. The taste is barely noticeable, sweetish, very pleasant. The scent resembles the scent of a rose, hence the name. Chompu are available in red, green and white.

Season: all year round.

Prices per kg:

• in Thailand - from 200 baht (and 20-70 baht for a backing);
• in Malaysia - from 4 ringgit.

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Jackfruit (Kha-nun - Thai, Mít - Vietnamese)

Perhaps one of the most memorable and delicious exotic fruits in Asia is jackfruit. Its fruit is round and very large, which is why it is sold peeled. The chopped jackfruit smells sweet, the aroma resembles gum and travels far away. The lobules are bright yellow and smooth. The fruit is very nutritious.

Season: January - May.

Prices for jackfruit backing:

• in Vietnam - about 25 thousand dong;
• in Thailand - from 20 baht.

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Guava (Guajava, Farang - Thai, Ổi - Vietnamese)

We are not happy with the guava. It looks like a pear or a green apple, the taste is something in between. In general, the pulp is pleasant, sweetish, it comes in white and pink colors. Choose a softer guava, it is impossible to eat unripe - it is hard, with a coniferous aftertaste.

Season: all year round.

Prices per kg:

• in Vietnam - from 19 thousand dongs;
• in Malaysia - from 4 ringgit.

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Durian (Too-ree-an - Thai, Sầu riêng - Vietnamese)

The same king of fruits that everyone has heard of. Reviews about durian are contradictory: someone says that they will never eat it, while others are crazy about it. Our first acquaintance with durian turned out to be unsuccessful: the distinct taste of either onion or garlic was mixed with the sweetness - not the pleasure we expected, after reading praise for the heavenly taste of this exotic fruit. After consumption, the garlic taste lasts for a long time in the mouth. By the way, the smell is not entirely disgusting, and sometimes even pleasant - apparently, it depends on the variety. We tasted durian the second time we bought the traditional Thai sticky rice dish with durian and coconut milk. What to say? They don't lie, the taste is really heavenly! The pulp is very tender, creamy. Remember that it cannot be consumed with alcohol.

Season: April - August.

Durian prices in Thailand: from 200 baht per kg (Phuket town) and from 900 baht per kg in Patong - the difference in price is impressive. It is most profitable to buy sticky rice with durian - from 55 baht per pack. Hearty and tasty. The most delicious durians are small ones that are sold in Malaysia.

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We offer you to get acquainted with a dozen of exotic fruits, popular in the world, but practically unknown in our country.

Akebia

This unusual lilac-purple fruit can be found in gardens in northern Japan. Many locals grow it on their plots like our wild grapes, braiding the supports in a thick carpet of leaves. When the akebia fruit reaches maturity, one of its walls "opens". This happens only once a year - at the very beginning of autumn. The sticky, slightly sweet pulp is eaten like a fruit, while the bitter thick rind is more like a vegetable. However, the Japanese, not sharing these tastes, eat akebia whole.

Cherimoya

You may have seen these green peeled balls on the Spanish or Asian markets, and in Egypt the slightly smaller unpeeled fruit is sold under the name "eshta". Cutting open the fruit reveals a few dark seeds that are best removed (because they are considered an excellent emetic), while the delicate, aromatic pulp (which some looks like a melon with cream, others a papaya) deserves all praise. For example, Mark Twain called cherimoya "the most delicious fruit known to mankind."

Cupuasu

The large (up to 25 centimeters long!) Cupuacu fruit can be found in the rainforests of Colombia, Bolivia, Peru and northern Brazil. It grows on trees and, when ripe, takes on a reddish brown color. Under the hard shell is a delicate pulp that smells like a mixture of chocolate and pineapple, which is eaten raw, made from jams and drinks, and added to yoghurts and ice cream. From light seeds, similar to cocoa beans, you can make "chocolate" that will not melt in your hands.

Aki

This lychee relative was born in the tropical forests of West Africa, where its green fruits are traditionally used instead of soap, and then spread throughout the world. Aki made his most successful "career" in Jamaica, where they even began to cook one of the national dishes from it, despite the fact that the fruit is poisonous and you can only eat it by boiling it in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. It's worth the risk, because aki contains a ton of beneficial nutrients and fatty acids.

Annatto

In tropical regions of North and South America, as well as in Southeast Asia, large reddish-brown thorny fruits with round crimson seeds inside can be found on trees. It is difficult to say what they taste like, because, unlike other fruits that we are talking about today, annatto is inedible. But its vibrant ruby ​​seeds are a great food coloring you've probably seen everywhere, from lipstick to cheddar cheese.

Kiwano

Sometimes referred to as African cucumber and horned melon, Kiwano has long been native to not only its native Africa, but also California, Chile, Australia and New Zealand. It looks strange: on the outside, the fruit is covered with an orange peel with thorns, and when you cut it, you will see a green pulp with whitish seeds inside. The taste reminds many of a cucumber, which was crossed with zucchini and a banana. Kiwano can be eaten raw, added to milkshakes and other drinks. It will especially appeal to ladies who are always on a diet, because, like cucumbers, it has almost no calories.

Youngmay

Next on our list is Chinese strawberry or yangmey. It grows mainly in China, and therefore is also called the Chinese strawberry tree. Its fruits are juicy and sweet, and have a rather specific taste.
Yangmei is an excellent antioxidant. Juices and fruit salads are made from Miriki fruits. When dried, Yangmey resembles a fleshy slightly sour raisin.

Azimina

Pau Pau or Azimina three-lobed - a close relative of papaya, this plant also has the names Indian banana, Hoosier banana, poor man's banana, Indiana banana, and Australia calls these exotic fruits tropical papaya. Azimina is a very healthy exotic fruit. Azimina berry has more calories than apples, grapes and peaches. The exotic fruit of the trilobate pawpaw contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids.

Seeds of Azimina are toxic, have a narcotic effect, cause nausea and vomiting. With crushed seeds, Azimines remove hair lice. Ripe Azimina is eaten only fresh. Exotic can only be stored frozen or canned. Azimina fruits are very aromatic, the taste is reminiscent of a mixture of banana, pineapple and mango. The fresh and juicy fruit of Azimina perfectly tones and nourishes. The juice and pulp of Azimines are used in the preparation of cocktails, baby food, desserts. Wherever banana can be used in cooking, Azimina is also used.

Annona

The sugar apple is cultivated by the countries of South and Central America, India, Indonesia, countries of tropical Africa, the Philippines, Australia, Polynesia. Annona is a popular treat in the Antilles and southern China.

Inside the fruit there is a white fibrous-creamy fragrant juicy sweet pulp and 20 to 60 black shiny seeds. Before consumption, the rough skin of the fruit is usually opened, then the segments of the pulp are eaten, and the hard seeds are spat out. It is very easy to open a ripe sugar apple: either break it in half, or open the skin flakes. Ripe fruit can be eaten with a spoon, after cutting the fruit in half. When ripe, the fruit becomes very soft, the skin becomes thinner, so that ripe fruits can be easily damaged. The overripe fruit of Noina opens up, exposing the sprouted seeds. Noina's pulp is used to make desserts and soft drinks. The fruit is rich in vitamin C, amino acids and calcium. On Lanta (Thailand), Annona is sold very ripe and large (300-350 grams), at 60-80 baht / kg. The harvesting season is June to September.

Snake Fruit Herring

The birthplace of exotic is Indonesia, Malaysia and Sumatra.
The herring got its name "snake fruit" due to its scaly skin of red (rakum) or brown (herring) color; oval, oblong or pear-shaped. Each scale of the fruit ends with a thorn. Often, the thorns are peeled off before selling.

The "snake" skin of Salak is easily removed with a knife. The beige pulp has several segments, inside - one or more inedible brown seeds. The taste of a tropical fruit is pleasant, refreshing, reminiscent of a mixture of pineapple and banana with the addition of nuts. Unripe fruits have a viscous taste. Small oblong or round fruits (about 5 cm in length), red (Rakum) or brown (Salak), covered with dense small spines.
The Baltic herring is harvested from April to June. In Thailand, this delicious fruit is grown all year round, but the most delicious Baltic herring ripens in June-August. Salak costs from 30 baht / kg in season.

Monstera Delicacy

In nature, there are 30 types of monsters.
Small monstera flowers form inflorescences - an ear, which is wrapped in a large light green leaf. The large inflorescence of the monstera resembles a spathiphyllum in shape. Monstera Delicacy has a purple color. The core of the fruit ripens after 10-12 months from the beginning of flowering. Despite the pungent smell, the core tastes like a mixture of banana and pineapple. This delicious, long-awaited fruit is a real delicacy. However, an unripe monstera fruit can burn your mouth.

Sapodilla (Chiku)

Sapodilla (sapodilla, chiku) is common in Guatemala, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, the Yucatan Peninsula, the Bahamas, the Philippines, Costa Rica, Jamaica, El Salvador, Cuba. Various varieties of Chiku are cultivated in Thailand, India.
This exotic fruit looks like a kiwi or brown lemon. Sapodilla tastes like sweet honey, quite sugary - it is a mixture of persimmons, figs, dates. The pulp is light to dark brown in color. The inside contains elongated black bones, which are very easily separated from the pulp. Sapolilla is not very easy to clean, even if it is absolutely ripe. Ripe Sapodilla is distinguished by its softness; the softer, the more ripe the exotic fruit will be.

In Thailand, Sapodilla is harvested all year round. Filipino Sapodilla differs from Thai in both appearance and taste. They are larger, and not elongated, but rounder, and the color is lighter than that of Thai ones. There is a pear note in the taste. The sapodilla tree is also grown for the production of milky sap - latex, from which chewing gum (chicle) is made in Mexico. After eating a medium-ripe fruit, latex may remain on the lips.
Unripe fruits are rich in tannin and are used as a remedy for diarrhea. A decoction of the bark has an antipyretic and anti-dysentery agent. The crushed seed liquid extract is a sedative. Chiku is eaten fresh, put in pies, stewed with ginger and lime juice, and fermented into wine.

American Mammeya (American apricot)

American Mammeya is an evergreen tree native to South America that is artificially planted in other regions of the world, including West Africa and Southeast Asia. American apricot is actually a berry that is about 20 cm in diameter. The berry has a thick outer skin and soft orange flesh inside, as a rule, there is one large seed in the center, however, large berries have about 4. The flesh is sweet and fragrant.

Platonia is wonderful

Platonia is a large tree (up to 40 meters high) growing in the rainforests of Brazil and Paraguay. The fruit grows to the size of an orange, and when pressed, a yellow liquid oozes out of it. Inside the fruit, there is a white flesh enveloping several black seeds, which has a pleasant sweet and sour taste.

Dacriodes edible (African pear)

A woody plant growing in the equatorial tropics of Africa. The fruit is shaped like an eggplant, but tiny in size. The analogy with color is the same. The inside is pale flesh, saturated with fats. It is also currently cultivated in Malaysia.

Marula (Ethiopian sclerocaria)

Distributed in the south and west of Africa. It has a very thin skin and white juicy pulp, very rich in vitamin C. Much more than most citrus fruits. Disadvantage - it smells like turpentine.

Kaimito (chrysophyllum or star apple)

Central America is considered to be the birthplace of the star apple. It is widely found in West Africa, South America and Southeast Asia. The very juicy, sweet white flesh is hidden by a shiny blue-brown or green skin. In cross section, it shows a star of seed cells inside.

Bunhozia silvery

Bunhozia silvery is a close relative of the Barbados cherry. Although the inside is not so juicy, it is very sweet, reminiscent of dried figs with a peanut butter flavor. They are eaten fresh, jelly and jam are brewed. Especially combined with a milkshake. Grows in Central and South America.

Sweet pitaya

Sweet pitaya is a relative of the cactus. The pulp is slightly bland. It tastes best when chilled. Grows in tropical America, Australia, Southeast Asia and Oceania. Overeating can be fraught with mishaps.

Everyone who travels to Thailand is interested in what kind of fruits grow in Thailand? What are they called correctly?
How to recognize them and what time of year is the season of the most popular and beloved fruits such as mango, papaya or mangosteen.
The article contains absolutely all fruits of Thailand, with descriptions, photos and names, prices for fruits in Thailand and the seasons of their ripening and eating. After reading, you will remember what the fruits of Thailand look like and what they are called in Thai, which will make it easier to choose and buy them in the market.
At the bottom of the article there is a table of the ripening of Thailand fruits by months, it is easy to determine the lowest prices for Thai fruits during the year.

Fruit of Thailand photos with names and descriptions

Mango is the most delicate fruit in Thailand (Mamuang in Thai)

Let's start with the most delicious, popular and beloved fruit among Russians - Mango.
Thai mango - (Ma-muang in Thai) has many varieties. Let's not go into details
they are all delicious and edible.
Some people prefer the oblong Thai yellow mangoes,

the most popular mangoes in Thailand - these are

someone loves round, small and plump (I think they are sweeter)

For me, the king of fruits in Thailand is not durian, but mango. Because you can't taste such delicious mangoes like Thai mango anywhere else.
Mango is good for your health. Despite the fact that it is sweet, eating mango will not harm the figure, so you can safely make necks, salads from it, add to desserts and cook jam.

In Thailand, many cosmetic products, creams, masks, toothpastes are produced on the basis of mango. Round Thai mango toothpastes are generally a delight.
In Russia, you can order them in the online store Siamgarden.ru, the prices are good there and everything is in stock, there is no need to wait for months for a parcel from Tai.

The season for Thai Mango falls in March - June. In general, mango bears fruit in Thailand several times a year.
Unfortunately, during the tourist season (from October to March), prices for mangoes are generally not humane, but all because it is not available in such quantities.
But he who seeks will find. This winter, in the Jomitien market there was also such a price for mango:

Although the average price for a mango is now 60 baht. In summer it's even cheaper - 30 baht per kilogram.

Life hack for tourists: buy the hardest and hardest mangoes home. Take different varieties of mango. Do not disdain green mangoes, they will ripen within a week.

In general, when buying a mango, you need to pay attention to the following things: Mango peel should be dense and clean. No dark spots or puffiness.
Do not wrinkle mangoes when buying, they quickly deteriorate. By the way, mangoes are as tender as bananas. I put a little pressure on them - that's it.

Vendors in the markets will ask in Russian "With me?" "Home?" and depending on the answer, throw mangoes into the bag for you. So, smile and collect your own mangoes, since the market is everywhere the market, before you can blink an eye, you will be thrown into sluggish and spoiled.

Don't buy huge mangoes. It is much more convenient to eat and peel those mangoes that are the size of a girl's palm. Such mangoes by weight are 3 - 3.5 pieces per kilogram.
Thais peel a mango like this: they take a knife, cut the mango together with the peel on one side and on the other. The pulp is cut with a knife to the skin and then horizontal strips are made. The resulting cubes are easily cut into a plate:

I personally do not like the popular Thai dessert "mango stiki rice" (glutinous rice with mango - khau niyau mamung). It is much more pleasant to eat mango without rice. But my children are just delighted and they even take ice cream along with glutinous rice and mango.

The king of fruits of Thailand - Durian (Thu-rian)

Everyone who travels to Thailand knows about Durian. Everyone who has been to Thailand should try it, since this is exactly the very exotic that cannot be ignored.
A huge prickly fruit costs crazy money, especially in the off-season.
A small piece of durian packed in plastic is sold for 120 - 150 baht.
At the same time, fans and connoisseurs of Durian advise to eat it immediately after cleaning, as it very quickly begins to fade and stink.

Almost all hotels in Thailand have a sign saying that entry with durians is prohibited. It is clear why. Nobody likes a mixture of rotten onions, garlic and garbage, and this is exactly what peeled durian smells like, since it contains a huge amount of sulfur, which, interacting with oxygen, gives such a smelly smell.

Durian tastes like a fat milk cream, somewhat similar to ice cream. I can't say that you can eat durians every day. Also, durians are very high in calories.
Refrain from eating durian if drunk. Since durian can greatly increase blood pressure, which, together with drinking, can harm your health.
The price of Durian during the harvest season starts from 100 baht per kg. Durian season in Thailand is summer. June to August. Durian is also sold throughout the year, but it is more expensive and the choice is less.

Dragon fruit - the most tasteless fruit in Thailand - Pitthaya (Kheu - mang: con)

Oh, I remember how I wandered at night with my husband around the night Bangkok in search of this very dragon, which our relatives ordered to bring to us. The dragon was eventually found in Bangkok's night fruit market, but was it worth the effort?

In my opinion, Dragon Fruit is a tasteless thing. This beautiful cactus relative has neither taste nor smell. Nevertheless, many people love the dragon fruit and buy it in Thailand.

Some people eat it with lime juice, they say it tastes better.
Deliciously add the Dragon to smoothies and milk necks, ice cream, decorate desserts.
The dragon is very low in calories, its bones improve vision, and it is also useful for diseases of the stomach and intestines.

The dragon looks very exotic. It comes with white and raspberry flesh inside, the color does not affect the taste.
To eat a dragon, you need to cut it in half and eat it with a spoon. or after peeling the peel, cut into wedges.
It is added to salads, tinctures and syrups.
The price of Dragon Fruit fluctuates depending on the season. From 40 to 80 baht per kg.

Dragons grow in the form of creepers, but in general the dragon fruit is a cactus.

Noyna - the heavenly apple of Thailand - (Noy-na)

It looks like a green scaly ball. Solid to the touch. In Thailand, the noina fruit is called a sugar apple.
The inside of the noina is filled with cream-like pulp. Lots of bones. It is customary to eat by cutting poplam, throwing out bones, which are poisonous enough if you eat a lot of them on purpose.

Noinu, or sugar apple, is definitely worth trying in Thailand, the sweet, soft pulp inside is somewhat reminiscent of a pear in taste.

Noyna is sold throughout the markets of Thailand, the price in the harvest season is about 40 baht per kg. Sold all year round, I bought somewhere for 60-70 baht per kg.
Noina can be made into a delicious children's dessert by mixing Noina pulp with coconut juice and freezing.

Rambutan is the hairiest fruit in Thailand (Ngo)

Rambutan is one of my favorites. Its pros: easy to clean, easy to eat, delicious.
Rambutan belongs to the lychee family, and the word "rambutan" in Malay means hair.

Be careful when buying. Fresh and tasty rambutan should have healthy hair.
That is, no blackness, the appearance is vigorous, with red-green hairs.

To eat it, you need to cut it in a circle with a knife, press on the skin, which will peel off and eat, spitting out a bone that is inside it (one), but it separates extremely badly.

The taste of rambutan is hard to describe. It is firm like grapes, with a scent of rose and spices.
The price of rambutan starts at 40 baht per kg.
Stores very poorly. You may not get to Russia.

Mangosteen - unusual garlic (Mang - khuuk)

the most delicious and delicate Thai fruit - mangosteen!

Another favorite of mine. Exactly in the top 5 fruits in Thailand in my ranking.
Inside the mangosteen there are many cloves that look like garlic. This is what we call him among ourselves.
The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour, reminiscent of a mixture of peach and grapes, cannot be described, you need to try.
The fewer slices inside the mangosteen, the fewer seeds.

It is easy to clean: just like the rambutan in a circle, you just need to twist the halves in different directions.

Thais clean mangosteen simply by scrolling the top flower in different directions. When the flower has fallen out, divide the mangosteen in half with your fingers.

How to choose fresh mangosteen?
Take the fruit in your hand. It should not be too soft, but also not wooden. If it's wooden - that's it, it's gone, the same thing with a soft, rotten fruit. Should be easily pressed with your finger.

Mangosteen becomes woody after spending a lot of time in the refrigerator or outside.
Freshly harvested mangosteen is good for girls on a diet. Its calorie content is only 40 kcal per 100 grams of pulp. Mangosteen peel is used in Thai medicine for many diseases as an antiseptic, astringent, diarrhea remedy and to improve bowel function.

Prices for mangosteen in Pattaya are from 50 to 120 baht. Mangosteen's season is summer.

Papaya - like boiled carrots (mala-koo)

The oldest Indo-Chinese fruit. Super useful. It is possible and necessary even to give small children as the first complementary foods.
It tastes like Thai papaya, they say it's not as wonderful as Indian papaya. But I haven't tried Indian, there is nothing to compare with.
There is no pronounced taste. Probably, papaya tastes like boiled carrots the most to me.
Papaya weighs between 1 and 8 kg.
To choose fresh and good papaya, look at the rind. It should be yellowish with a green tint.
The all-green papaya goes into the famous Som Tam salad.
Oh, that's where it really tastes good! Drooling at the memory. Sometimes, in Som, they put green mango instead of green papaya.

The papaya should be eaten by cutting the skin off like a potato and dividing the fruit in half to remove the seeds inside.
low-calorie papaya helps with many ailments.

In winter, another variety is sold in Pattaya, which looks like a large peach. The difference is that it has no seeds at all, but it tastes like strawberries.

Papaya costs in Thailand from 20 baht per kg. On average, one papaya costs 20-40 baht.

Passion fruit - the most fragrant and healthy fruit in Thailand (Passion fruit) (Sau-va-root)

Also a great fruit. Exotic for Russia due to its poor transportation.
Passion fruit is a fruit with a very rich aroma and taste. The jelly-like pulp under the thick skin smells really cool!

Passion fruit is usually cut in half and eaten with a spoon. One of the most delicious and low-calorie fruits, and in terms of usefulness it will give 100 points ahead of everyone!

Being a fan of passionfruit, I found out in foreign sources that it contains a huge amount of vitamin C and iron, and this is very unusual, since usually fruits only contain vitamin C, which is known to be absorbed in extremely small quantities without iron.
Passion flower, passion fruit or passion fruit - on the contrary, allows the body to assimilate the entire supply of vitamin C, as well as iron, which makes it very, very useful during colds, for raising hemoglobin, for a weakened, tired body.

Passion fruit is especially useful for girls and women, as it has antioxidant properties and eating it has a beneficial effect on the skin, which becomes younger, rashes and pimples go away, the body rejuvenates and vitality appears.

The best and healthiest eating option is to eat raw, with a spoon, about 3-4 fruits per day. Since passionfruit contains a lot of vitamin C and it is a sweet and sour fruit, people with high acidity need to be careful. Passion fruit can be dangerous for them and bring heartburn.

Passion fruit is also indicated for those who have problems with the intestines and digestion. Literally in 2-3 days of eating, the chair gets better and all pains, bloating, flatulence, the initial types of hemorrhoids and cracks disappear.

The price of passion fruit in Pattaya markets varies from season to season. Bottom plank - 60 baht. The season is summer-autumn, in winter passion fruit is sold at 100-120 baht per kg.

HERE IS THE SUCH PASSION YOU CAN BUY

When choosing passion fruit, take fruits with wrinkled skin, this is a ripe fruit. It is desirable that the passionfruit is of medium hardness, of a good color of ripe eggplant. A smooth skin indicates that the fruit was recently picked, it may be sour, but you can also take it.

Useful information for tourists in Thailand

We have been living in Pattaya for many years and over the years a lot of useful information has accumulated that will help you save money, because the ruble to baht exchange rate does not inspire optimism and I think no one has extra money.

Here are the articles that are most helpful to you before you travel:

Where to buy fruit in Pattaya profitably and cheaply

The most favorable prices for fruits in Pattaya can be found in the markets:

Ratanakaorn market. The address is Tepprazit Street, in the middle, next to the Colosseum show. It works from 5 am to 15-16 pm.

Wat Bun Market - located on the street. Wat Boone, adjacent to Paradise Condo, Park Lane, Amazon, Atlantis. It works from morning until 18 pm.

Jomtien Night Market. Located in the middle of the Jomtien waterfront, within walking distance of the Aqua condo. Open from 5 pm to 11 pm Prices may be higher than Wat Bun and Ratanakorn.

The Ambassador Hotel has fruit rows, the prices there are quite reasonable, there is no point in going to the city especially for fruit.

There are no good cheap markets in the center of Pattaya. Overpriced, overweight.

In the area of ​​st. Pattaya Park, next to the hotel there is a good market that works from lunch until late at night, and also, in the same street, fruits are often sold by farmers from cars

Sapodilla - like a tasteless persimmon (La-mut)

While in Thailand, I certainly tried almost all fruits, but there are some that cause confusion. Here is one of the sapodilla.
Tastes like unripe persimmon. Some strange astringent taste, in general, some kind of nonsense. If you are thinking of tasting, then sapodilla is inexpensive (of course)), the price of sapodilla in Pattaya is about 30-40 baht per kg.
Use a fruit that has a soft skin. The harder it is, the more it knits.

Baltic herring - sour strawberry (Sa-La (Ra-kum in Thai) Snake fruit

Certainly serpentine. Even when you take it in your hand, it feels like you are touching the snake by the skin. Likewise rough and prickly.

Sour pulp growing on a snake palm. It helps well to cope with diarrhea, since the fruits of herring contain tannin.
I do not see any other purpose of taking herring internally, except for antidiarrheal properties. Since the taste is rather strange for us. Sour, astringent.
It cleans well, the skin peels off by itself, you just have to press.

The price of Baltic herring (snake fruit) in Pattaya is 70 - 90 baht per kg.

LICHIE IS A WHOLE PERFUME FACTORY OF CHEAP PERFUMES

That's what Thais love, it's lychees. Litchi in marinade, lychee in compote, lychee everywhere.
Lychee fruits look very beautiful - such a soft pink ball that also smells good.
In appearance, the lychee is similar to both rambutan and longan. Lychee also has one bone inside the transparent pulp. The bone is not eaten.

For my taste - lychee painfully resembles perfume. So my aroma is stifling and intoxicating to me.

The price of lychee in Pattaya is 100-120 baht per kg. The season is June.

Lychee is very useful, it lifts the mood, contains a lot of B vitamins, phosphorus, protein, iron, pectin, while being low in calories.

Star fruit - (Carambola) Ma-feung) Star fruit

CARAMBOLA - FRUIT STAR!

The undoubtedly beautiful and exotic carambola fruit is star fruit.
It is not cleaned, it is simply cut across so that 5 final stars are obtained.

Serves as a decoration for the table, cocktails, etc. It tastes more like a vegetable than a fruit.
Very watery and sourish. Healthy, contains many vitamins.

Ripe carambola of bright yellow color. In Pattaya it is easy to find carambola just growing like a weed in the trees. The tree bears a huge amount of fruits that fall off and which no one even picks. Thais almost do not eat carambola, and if they do, they add greenish to salads.

The price in Pattaya for carambola (star fruit) is around 40 baht per kg.

Longan - Dragon Eye - (la-miai)

Long yang is the Chinese word for dragon's eye. Free translation from Chinese, and here it is - Longan.
The bone really looks like someone's eye.

Longan is one of my favorites. tastes like delicious and ripe melon, but be careful
Longan is very easy to overeat. Then there will be a feeling of lightheadedness and nausea.
You shouldn't eat more than 5-10 berries at a time, I know from myself.

When purchasing, inspect the Longan bunch. The fruits should be the same color, slightly rough, not wrinkled and without spots.
When pressed, the peel bursts quickly and can be eaten like nuts.
The bone itself is bitter, do not eat. The price of a longan in Pattaya is 60-80 baht per kg per season. sold all year round, the main season is summer.

Jackfruit breadfruit (Kha-well-n)

Jackfruit is very similar to durian, look make no mistake when buying!
The fruits of Jackfruit are enormous! They reach 40 kg in weight, so do not walk under the tree on which Jackfruit grows, and in Thailand you will often come across it.

Jackfruit from Portuguese is big and round. Thais love jackfruit, probably also because from one piece you can get a lot of pulp that looks like an apple.

Jackfruit has an unusual taste. It's hard to describe. It is most often eaten pickled in sweet syrup.
A huge jackfruit makes a lot of "berries":

It is unlikely that you will buy a whole Jackfruit, since the price for an average fruit is 900 - 1000 baht. Therefore, it is not sold as a green carcass, but packaged and sold on substrates.

Jackfruit is very satisfying and healthy. A large amount of folic acid in it is a recommendation for pregnant and lactating women. Jackfruit is sweet, soft, very fragrant and smells like turbo banana gum.
It contains a lot of vegetable fiber, which is so difficult to find in other foods, as well as magnesium.

The price for a substrate with jackfruit is about 40-70 baht.

Guava (fara-ng)

In Thailand, there is a delicious and fresh guava. The one that is pink inside is tastier, very aromatic, and the one that is light green is more watery and does not have a rich taste.
In Thailand, guava can often be found at fruit hawkers and will be bright light green in color. Don't be confused by this, it's just soaked in sugar syrup. This is how it acquires sweetness and taste. Hard, crunchy taste.
Even an unripe guava smells strong. It can be used at home as a scent and odor absorber, such as in the refrigerator or next to an ashtray.
Thais love unripe guava, eat it with spices and pickle it, make sauces.
Guava makes a very tasty and aromatic smoothie or juice. But on condition that sugar is added there.
The price of a guava in Pattaya is from 40 baht per kg.

Tamarind is the most nutritious fruit in Thailand (ma-kham-wang)

TAMARIND - THE CALORIE FRUIT OF THAILAND

Tamarind is a fruit of the date family. The taste is very controversial. Usually it is not eaten just like that, but soaked to get a juice-syrup, or dried, rolled in sugar, to be eaten like candied fruits.

And without sugar, tamarind is very high in calories. For 100 grams, tamarind has more kcal than a cheeseburger - as much as 240 calories! So it is not worth it for those who are trying to keep track of weight.

Tamarind is popular as a cosmetic product. It whitens, gives freshness to the skin, is used as a raw material for scrubs, foams for washing, creams, etc.

Coconut is the most popular fruit in Thailand (Ma-phrau)

Coconut in Thailand is pickled, eaten raw, baked, made syrups and ice cream, added to soups and sauces, meat and fish, everywhere in general.
About the benefits of coconut oil coconut is a very healthy and cool product.

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Did you know that coconut water was used for blood transfusions during the civil war? Because in its composition, coconut water is similar to blood plasma.
Coconut water (young coconut) should and can be given even to infants, as it is so useful and rich in vitamins.
I think almost everyone loves coconuts, and in Thailand there are a lot of them everywhere, at the most affordable price.
The harvest of coconuts in Thailand all year round, so the price of them does not change.
The price of coconuts in Thailand is 15 - 20 baht for a coconut in the store and 30 - 40 baht in the city or on the beach.
In Pattaya, most often they sell either white young coconuts or their counterparts, another variety, in a green skin.

I love the taste and smell of coconut, on occasion, I always order a coconut-wrapped cocktail or a coconut-wrapped shrimp cocktail, and children love the coconut ice cream, which is put in the coconut and sold by Thais from their carts. This ice cream costs 20 baht, if you see an ice cream maker with an iron tank under an umbrella, be sure to try it!
Season - all year round.

Banana - (cool-ah)

It is better not to use the Thai name for a banana in communication with Thais, as you risk being misunderstood due to the peculiarities of the pronunciation.
The fact is that klu-ai, spoken in a different key, means a male organ, and its name is in a rough form.

Bananas in Thailand, like coconuts, are everywhere. They are cheap, and every perfume house has them as an offering.
They taste completely different here than in Russia. It is generally accepted that "fodder varieties" are sold in Russia. I don't know, but in my opinion it is.
In the homeland, you can feed the whole family with one banana, they are of this size. Here I love to buy a bunch of small bananas because they are very sweet and satisfying.
Bananas are rich in potassium, and while they are not too dietary (a lot of starch), they are still good for health. Just eat them off a bunch a day.

I buy green bananas in Thailand, because they ripen very quickly (a day or two), and when I buy yellow ones, I didn't have time to blink - they are already black.
The price for a bunch of bananas, and they are sold that way, and not by kg, in Pattaya - 25 - 30 baht.

The tastiest bananas in Thailand are small. They are very sweet and can be conveniently given to children as a snack.

Pineapple (Sappa-root)

They say that the most delicious and aromatic pineapples grow in Thailand. And this is absolutely true. You will not find such sweet, juicy, delicious pineapples anywhere else. That pitiful likeness, what they feed us in Russia - just laugh at the chickens.

Pineapple is sold all year round in Thailand and is cheap. He, like bananas, is sold by pieces, not by kg.
One large pineapple costs -20-30 baht in Pattaya. Can be purchased already peeled for 20 baht per ice pack from a fruit vendor in town.

Thais masterfully peel pineapples without leaving a single sharp thorn and without cutting off anything superfluous, so I advise you to take peeled.
In the Jomitien market, peeled pineapples are sold for 20 baht (half). In the evening, you will be given 3 peeled pineapples for 50, so fly in!

Quacks like to sell fat-burning vitamins with pineapple, I don't know how they work, but pineapple really contains a substance that speeds up metabolism, improves concentration and stamina, helps to diet and lose weight.
It is clear that you cannot polish a Big Mac with pineapple and think that “Hurray! I eat and lose weight !! "

Pineapples should be eaten with caution for hypertensive patients and people who have high acidity.
When choosing a pineapple, press on the skin, it should be slightly soft. In color, even if you have taken an all-green pineapple, it will ripen over time.

Although not peeled pineapples in Thailand are bought in my only home. There is no difference in price, but it will still not be possible to clean it like the Thais.

Watermelon - (Teng-moo)

A distinctive feature of Thai watermelons is their size. If there are no options in Russia and you have to buy a 10-15 kilogram watermelon, just
because there are no others, in Thailand, watermelons are very compact. Thai watermelon weighs about 4-5 kg, sometimes less.
That is, it is easy to eat in one or two times and does not take up much space in the refrigerator.
Thai watermelon comes in red and yellow on the inside. This does not particularly affect the taste, in appearance it is also not clear what kind of watermelon you will end up with when you buy.
Watermelons in Thailand are sold all year round. You can often buy a sliced ​​watermelon or half a watermelon.
Everyone knows that watermelons are very healthy, especially in the heat.
The price for a whole watermelon in Thailand is about 30-40 baht,. Slicing - 10 -20 baht.

Do not buy too small watermelons in Thailand, which weigh 1-2 kg. They will be watery and tasteless. The ideal size is 2-4 kg. Entrust the seller with the choice of watermelon, they select well.

Tangerine (catfish)

Tangerine is a Thai manadrin. Basically, it has a green, very thin skin.
Tangerine is known for being squeezed everywhere and sold in 330 ml bottles for 20 baht.
By the way, the juice is very tasty, sweet and healthy.
Its trouble is that there are always sooo many bones.
After looking at what sap machines are used by sellers of tangerine juice, I bought myself one for 400 baht at Macro. Now I enjoy juices without leaving my home.

Tangerines, like tangerines, oranges and citrus fruits, are not cheap in Tai.
Rather, tangerine is just the cheapest of them. It is sold all year round and costs about 50 baht per kg.
wholesale is cheaper. 10 kg of tangerines in macro cost 330 baht.

Just like mangoes, papayas, watermelons and tangerines, in Pattaya you can often find a pickup truck with farmers selling their goods.
Tangerines from a car will cost 3kg per 100baht.

Kumquat

4664kumquat - mini orange

Last on my list, but not last. A very cute and tasty fruit of the citrus family. Like a mini orange. Kumquat can be eaten raw, pickled, made from candied fruit or marmalade.
Kumquat is very useful to brew for colds, as an antibacterial drink that helps with acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory infections. That is, kumquat + ginger + honey, and a tasty, healthy drink will quickly put you on your feet.

The price of kumquat in Thailand varies from 50 to 90 baht per kg.
For some reason, in Pattaya comes across quite rarely.

Fruit season in Thailand - table

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Fruits of thailand

1.Mangosteen
Rounded fruit like a small eggplant with a very thick skin. Under it are white slices that resemble
garlic. The fruit has a characteristic delicate sweet and sour taste. Mangosteen is rich in calcium, phosphorus and vitamins B and C.

2.Durian
The large fruit, weighing 5 kg, is covered with a dense skin and covered with large thorns. The pulp is very tender, by its consistency it resembles a thick cream with a nutty cheese flavor. Ripe fruit has a corrosive putrid odor, so it is forbidden to bring durian indoors. The smell is less intense or completely subtle if the fruit has just been peeled. In Asia, durian is very highly valued, it is considered the "king of fruits" and is credited with miraculous properties.

3.Rambutan
The rambutan fruit is round or oval, about the size of a ping-pong ball or chicken egg. The peel is red, densely covered with coarse hairs. The pulp of rambutan is a white, gelatinous mass with a sweetish taste.
The fruit is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin C.

4.Tamarin
A curved, bean-like fruit, 10-15 cm long. Has a sour-sweet, sometimes tart taste. Tamarind
used as an effective but mild laxative.

5.Longan
Outwardly, the fruit looks like a nut, it is easy to clean. Under the peel there is a transparent juicy pulp that has a sweet taste.
The fruit has one large bone. The use of this fruit has a beneficial effect on the skin, it contains a lot of phosphorus,
calcium and amino acids.

Difference between Longan and Lancon

6.Eye of the Dragon
The homeland of this fruit is South America, and it itself is the fruit of a cactus. Dragon fruit pulp comes in white and burgundy colors with many black seeds. Its taste is barely perceptible, not expressed, sweetish-sourish. It is best to consume the dragon eye chilled as it is a great thirst quencher. The fruit stimulates blood circulation, is useful in diseases of the cardiovascular system and thyroid gland.

7.Pomelo

Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit. May weigh more than 1 kg. The color of the flesh is from red to yellowish. The taste is reminiscent of grapefruit, but more delicate and without pronounced bitterness. It is a source of vitamin C.

8.Mango
Depending on the degree of ripeness and the variety, the mango comes in yellow, red and green colors. Mango has a bright, characteristic sweet, sometimes sweet and sour taste. The aroma of mango is extremely expressive and pleasant. Unripe fruit is an essential ingredient in many Thai salads. The fruit has a good effect on the cardiovascular system, is favorable for the digestion process.

9.Papaya
The fruit is fleshy, oblong, resembling a squash in shape. The peel of the ripe fruit is orange-yellow in color. The ripe fruit is used for dessert, and the famous Thai salad "Som Tam" is made from green papaya - a classic Thai dish. Papaya contains a lot of iron, vitamins A, B, C and D. The fruit is valued for its ability to improve the digestion process: it normalizes the acidity of the stomach and relieves pain during exacerbation of stomach diseases.

10.Noina
The fruit of Noina is pale green in color, with a bumpy skin, similar to a lump. The ripe fruit is soft with a pleasant aroma. The pulp is white with black seeds, has a very sweet and slightly astringent creamy taste. It is customary to eat Noinu with a spoon, breaking it into two halves. The fruit is rich in amino acids.

11.Sapodilla
Another variant of the name is sapodila. It looks very similar to kiwi, only less "hairy" and has a dark brown color. The taste is sugary sweet, milky caramel. The fruit is often used for serving dishes because of its beautiful brownish pulp; various drinks, desserts, and sauces are prepared for them. The season is from October to December. Increases blood pressure.

12.Guava
The fruit looks like a large, lumpy green apple. Season - all year round. This fruit is cut into wedges, cut out the soft bones in the middle, and eaten like a green mango, sprinkled with a mixture of spices and sugar, or simply no seasoning. Ripe fruits should be eaten with the peel to improve digestion and stimulate the heart.

13.Carambola
The fruits are yellow or green, resemble bell peppers in size and shape, but when viewed from above or below, they are star-shaped. Ripe fruits are very juicy, have a pleasant floral taste, and are not very sweet. No need to peel, just cut into pieces ("asterisks"). The season is from October to December. Contains a lot of vitamin C.

14.Bail
It is very widespread in the countries of Southeast Asia. Baile fruit is not so easy to find in fruit markets as a whole. And even if you meet him, you yourself will not cope with him. The fact is that its rind is hard as stone, and it is impossible to get to the pulp without a hammer or hatchet. Fruits are round or pear-shaped in diameter up to 20 centimeters. Ripe yellow fruit. Inside is flesh and several bones covered with hairs. The pulp is yellow, fragrant, not too sweet and a little astringent. If you cannot taste the fruit fresh (which, in general, you should not worry about), you can buy tea from the fruits of Baile, called Matum. It is a fruit cut into circles and dried. It is believed to be very effective in treating colds, bronchial and asthmatic diseases.

15.Avocado
Avocado is also called American Perseus and Alligator pear. Covered with a tasteless and inedible rind. Inside there is a pulp dense like a pear and one large bone. The pulp tastes like an unripe pear or pumpkin and is nothing special. Avocados are more commonly used in food preparation than eaten raw. But dishes cooked with avocado can greatly diversify the festive table.

16.Jackfruit
Jackfruit fruits are the largest fruits growing on trees: their weight reaches 34 kg. The inside of the fruit contains several large, sweet-yellow slices of edible flesh. The pulp has a sugary sweet taste, reminiscent of melon and marshmallow. They are very nutritious: they contain about 40% carbohydrates (starch) - more than in bread. The season is from January to August.

17.Noni
This fruit is also known under the names big moringa, Indian mulberry, healthy tree, cheese fruit. The noni fruit resembles large potatoes in shape and size. Noni cannot be called very tasty and aromatic, ripe fruits have an unpleasant odor (reminiscent of moldy cheese) and a bitter taste, but are considered very useful. In some regions, noni is the staple food of the poor. It is usually consumed with salt. Noni juice is also popular. Noni bears fruit all year round.

18.Passion fruit
This exotic fruit is also called the fruit of passion because it is credited with being a powerful aphrodisiac. Passion fruit fruits have a smooth, slightly elongated rounded shape, reaching 8 centimeters in diameter. Ripe fruits have a very bright juicy color and come in yellow, purple, pink or red colors. The yellow fruits are less sweet than others. The pulp also comes in a variety of colors. Under the inedible peel there is a jelly-like sweet and sour pulp with seeds. When consumed, it is most convenient to cut the fruit in half and eat the pulp with a spoon. The seeds in the pulp are also edible, but they cause drowsiness, so it is better not to abuse them. Passion fruit juice has a calming effect and induces drowsiness. The most ripe and tasty fruits are those, the skin of which is not perfectly smooth, but covered with "wrinkles" or small "dents" (these are the ripe fruits). Ripening season from May to August.

19.Buddha's hand
This is a kind of citron. It is also called the fingers of the Buddha and the finger citron. This is not the kind of fruit you enjoy. Undoubtedly, the fruit is very interesting and healthy, and when you see it, you will most likely be tempted to try it. But don't be in a hurry. The fruit is almost entirely composed of a peel (inedible pulp), which is similar to lemon peel in taste (bitter-sour taste) and violet in smell. The fruit is very interesting in shape and looks like a palm with a large number of fingers, reaching a length of 40 centimeters. You can buy it only in order to bring it home with you as a souvenir, and already at home prepare various dishes with citrus flavor from it (compote, jelly, candied fruit).

20.Sala (herring, rakum, snake fruit)
Small oblong or round fruits (about 5 cm in length) red or brown in color, covered with dense small spines. Fruit with a very unusual, bright sweet-sour taste. Someone resembles a persimmon, someone a pear. You should be careful when peeling the fruit: the thorns are very dense and dig into the skin. Better to use a knife. The season is from April to June.

21.Lychee
Round red fruit, up to 4 cm in diameter. Wonderful, delicious fruit. It has one bone in the middle. Very juicy, sweet, sometimes sour. The peel is easily separated from the white-transparent flesh. Unfortunately, fresh lychee can not be consumed all year round: the lychee harvest season begins in May and lasts until the end of July. The rest of the year, it is almost impossible to find. In the off-season in Asia, you can buy canned lychee in cans or plastic bags in your own juice or coconut milk. Lychee contains a lot of proteins, pectin substances, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C. A very high content of niacin - vitamin PP, which actively prevents the development of atherosclerosis.

22.Kiwano
It is also known under the names horned melon, African cucumber, Antillean cucumber, horned cucumber, anguria. Kiwano
really in the cut looks like a large cucumber. Although it is a fruit, it is still a question. The fact is that Kiwano fruits grow
on the liana. It is cultivated mainly in Africa, New Zealand, on the American continent. Kiwano fruit
oblong, up to 12 centimeters long. The color is yellow, orange and red, depending on the degree
ripening. Under the dense skin, the flesh is green, the taste is somewhat reminiscent of a cucumber, banana and melon. Fruit not
peeled and cut into slices or halves (like a regular melon), and then the pulp is eaten. Also used with
salt.

23.A pineapple
The most common varieties in Thailand: nanglai - a small round fruit with a yellow-green skin and yellow juicy
pulp; phuket - a fruit with a yellow-orange peel and dark yellow sweet and crunchy flesh; phulae - small
round fruit, the smallest of all types, with a yellow-brown skin and light yellow aromatic flesh; sri racha
- large reddish-brown fruit with yellow flesh, sweet and sour taste. Pineapple is rich in vitamins A and C,
calcium, phosphorus and bromelain, helps fight colds and low blood pressure.

24.Pink apple
Usually bell-shaped, this is the most common cultivar. There are also flattened pink apples and even
oval. The color of this fruit is red, green and pale pink. It is always light inside. His taste is coniferous
sour, not bright. But the fruit is incredibly juicy. Excellent thirst quencher. They have no bones. Therefore, it is very convenient
give it to children. You don't even need to clean it, it is used together with the skin. Outwardly, the fruit of a pink apple is a little
resemble cashew apples. In Thailand, the rose apple is sold all year round.

25.Cancer
A very interesting fruit, because in its shape it resembles a drop, and its skin is like a shell, which is very easy to remove. Cancers need to be cleansed very quickly because this fruit has sharp thorns on its skin. Its taste is unusually rich and sour-sweet, roughly similar to kiwi or strawberries.

26. Coconut or maprao
It is very different from the hairy brown nut we are all used to. The Thai nut is huge, almost the size of a man's head. Unripe coconuts - maprao, have a refreshing aromatic juice and delicate white flesh. During the season, coconut juice is sold directly in the shell, a hole is cut through it and a straw is inserted.

Our planet loves to amaze with its diversity. Fruit is no exception. In each country, they are grown differently and have an individual taste. In this article, we will look at exotic fruits from Thailand, Vietnam, China and Malaysia and other countries.

Fruits of thailand

Antillean gooseberry

The fruits of this plant are rich in vitamin C. This is the reason why it so strongly increases the acidity in the human body.

Guava

This fruit is something between an apple and a pear. It has a long-lasting pleasant aroma.

The skin of the guava is green and may turn yellow over time. The fruit does not have any distinct flavor and is therefore used for cooking along with spices and salt. Constant consumption of guava quickly leads to weight gain.

Coconut

Thais use coconut all over the place. With the help of it, syrups, soups and various sweets are prepared. But, unfortunately, the taste of coconut milk is quite specific, although it is an excellent thirst quencher.

You can buy coconut at any store in Thailand. It does not go out of use throughout the year.

Jackfruit

It is one of the largest fruits (it can weigh up to 40 kg), having an oval shape. It is entirely covered with a peculiar carapace with thorns. Inside the fruit there are yellowish slices that have a pleasant sweet taste and the same aroma.

Jackfruit is very nutritious. Most often, it is sold already in a purified form.

Durian

Thais call durian the king of fruits because its fruits are quite large and can reach several kilograms. It has an oval shape and spines that resemble a carapace.

Inside the durian there is a yellowish pulp. It tastes good only. The smell is disgusting. Because of this property, the fruit is prohibited from being brought into many public places and taken out of Thailand.

The fruit is eaten fresh or cooked.

Lychee

Lychee are small, circular-shaped fruits with a red skin. The pulp found in the berries has a sweet taste.

Lychees prefer to eat fresh, the fruits are very easy to peel and quickly relieve thirst. Also, the fruit is useful for people suffering from anemia.

This berry can be enjoyed quite cheaply.

Longan

Longan is called dragon eyes because of its white pulp. The fruits themselves are similar to nuts, but grow in clusters like grapes.

Longan pulp has a sweet taste with a slight hint of honey. It is eaten fresh, dried or desserts are made.

Longkong

It is grown in clusters. The fruits are surrounded by a brown shell. Behind it is the pulp, which is similar in consistency to jelly.

Thais consume this long kong either fresh or cooked. It is sometimes used to add to meat salads.

Longkong is very beneficial for the human body, it maintains health and improves skin elasticity.

Mango

It is widely found in Thailand - many of its varieties are distributed here. Mango is an oval-shaped fruit that is slightly narrowed. The classic varieties of this fruit are yellowish in color and have a soft, smooth skin. Beneath it is the honey-tinged pulp.

Mango can be eaten fresh or cooked. Drinks and food are made from it.

Mangosteen

Mangosteen is a very famous fruit that is exported all over the world. Its fruits are purple in color with a burgundy hue.

The inside of the fruit contains white flesh. It has a sweet and delicate taste. In rare cases, bones come across. Mangosteen is consumed fresh or used for making desserts. It relieves thirst perfectly.

Passion fruit

It is a perishable fruit. Different varieties of this plant are grown in Thailand, so the colors of different fruits may differ.

Passion fruit has a pulp that looks like jelly. The fruit itself is used for preparing food and drinks. ...

Noina

It is a small oval fruit that is covered with green scales. If it is ripe, then its skin begins to lighten. The pulp contains many seeds.

Noinu is allowed to be consumed in an immature form. If the fruit is ripe, then it is cut and eaten with a spoon. It increases the tone of the body.

Papaya

Papaya resembles a squash or an oblong pear. If the fruit is not ripe, then the skin is green, and inside there are many seeds. As such, papaya is used to create food.

When the fruit ripens, the skin turns yellow and the flesh becomes soft and sweet. It is consumed fresh, cut into slices. Papaya helps to improve digestion.

Pitahaya

This fruit first appeared in Australia, but has been successfully transferred to Thailand. Its fruits are large in shape and scales. Skin color is pinkish. Inside the fruit, there is a pink flesh with small black blotches, which resembles a kiwi.

Pitahaya is used for the preparation of alcoholic and ordinary drinks, desserts. Also consumed fresh: the fruit is peeled and cut.

It is forbidden to carry pitahaya into almost all public places, because its juice is not washed off clothes.

Pomelo

Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit. It is covered with a thick greenish or yellowish skin, depending on the variety.

There are small slices inside the fruit. They are not as juicy as other citrus fruits. Pomelo is a very satisfying fruit; Thais prefer to eat it fresh.

The fruit is not very popular with tourists.

Rambutan

Rambutan is a fruit that always attracts tourists. Its fruits are small. They are surrounded by a red skin, which is completely covered with fibers of considerable length.

Rambutan is very easy to clean. Inside it is the pulp, which has a juicy sweet taste. There is also a small bone, you can also eat it.

Malay apple

This fruit does not resemble the apples we are used to. The fruit can be pinkish or red in color. It is eaten whole, because there are no seeds in it.

The Malay apple taste is very juicy and sweet, and has a refreshing property. The fruit helps to get rid of toxins accumulated in the body. It is sold on the shelves of Thailand at fairly affordable prices.

Baltic herring

Baltic herring is a fruit that resembles strawberries in appearance. It has a dense burgundy skin that looks like a snake. Baltic herring is hard to clean. For this, a knife or other special devices are used.

The pulp of the fruit is white. It has a sugary taste, gives off a little sourness. Baltic herring is eaten fresh.

Sapodilla

Sapodilla is a brown fruit that has an oval shape and somewhat resembles a kiwi. Inside there is a creamy pulp. It tastes sweet.

Sapodilla is kept very little. A few days after the purchase, the taste changes sharply, from that moment they become unusable. Otherwise, you can get poisoned.

Santol

Outwardly, the fruit resembles mangosteen, but has a different skin color - brown or red. Inside contains pulp, the slices of which are divided.

The fruit has a sweet taste. It is used for the prevention of viruses and colds, and is also actively used in cosmetology.

Tamarind

Tamarind resembles a mixture of beans and peanuts. The fruits are very easy to peel from the soft brown rind.

The pulp is sweet and slightly sour, with small seeds inside. Tamarind is consumed fresh, sometimes desserts and refreshing drinks are made from it.

Thai plum

It resembles the plum that we know. The taste remains the same, only the color of the peel is different - here it is orange.

Thai plum is eaten along with the skin. Ripe berry has a large amount of vitamins and nutrients.

Carambola

An unusual and interesting fruit. Has a pentagonal shape.

Carambola is a low-calorie product. It helps to increase the tone of the body and has a positive effect on the human central nervous system.

Kumquat

This fruit is very reminiscent of an elongated mandarin. It is eaten along with the skin.

Kumquat has an inhalation effect on humans, and also helps to cleanse the body of toxins.

Vietnamese fruits

Tangerine

Let's start looking at the fruits of Vietnam with tangerines. These are tangerines, which are completely devoid of seeds. It differs from other citrus fruits in a lighter orange skin and a strong sweet taste.

The citrus properties of tangerine are less pronounced than that of an orange. Fruit is the easiest to buy in Vietnam.

Grapefruit

It is a citrus fruit that comes from mixing pomelo and orange. Its weight reaches up to 500 g.

Grapefruit tastes sour. Vietnamese use it cooked or fresh. Cocktails and various dishes are made from it.

Star apple

Locals call it that because of the specific color of the pulp. The peel is not consumed, it tastes unpleasant.

The ripe fruit has a sweet, tart taste. It is widely used for the preparation of desserts; fresh is used less often.

Pink apple

These fruits do not have a pronounced taste. Locals use them to quickly quench their thirst.

There are no seeds in the fruit. Inside there is a yellowish pulp.

Guanabana

The taste, indeed, vaguely resembles sour cream. The fruits are characterized by high weight (about 800 g per piece).

Sour cream apples taste quite tart. Inside there is a flesh of almost white color, there are also many large seeds.

Citron

The locals gave it their name - "the hand of Buddha", and it is also mentioned in the Bible. This citrus fruit is widely used in pharmacology and cooking.

Fruit of China

Vampi

The fruits of China are practically little known in European countries. Vampi is no exception. It grows in southern China. Wampi has a sweet taste with a slight sour taste.

Drinks and food are made from this fruit. Its leaves are also dried, after which they are used for diseases.

Cabosu

Another citrus on our list. Cabosu has a pleasant scent and tastes like regular lemon.

This fruit is practically never consumed fresh. In China, it is used in drinks and food.

Fruit Malaysia

Habue

These are oval-shaped fruits. They are smaller than apples. The color of the hub depends on the season, usually yellowish or purple. There is sweet pulp inside.

The cheapest fruit can be purchased from May to July. Locals eat it fresh, in some cases they prepare salads and drinks.

Marang

This fruit, indeed, should be included in the list of the most exotic fruits, because it grows only on the island of Borneo and the Philippines. It resembles a small brush. If the fruit is ripe, it is very easy to peel. Inside it is the pulp, which tastes like caramel and vanilla.

Due to the fact that the fruit is quite rare, it is difficult to buy it. There is no clear price.

Kanistel

The pulp of this fruit has a paste-like consistency. Her taste is quite sweet. If the fruit does not have time to ripen, then it is tasteless and difficult to eat.

The fruits of the plant ripen from May to November. They are used for fresh consumption, as well as for preparing various foods.

Bam balan

This is an exotic fruit that combines the flavor of sour cream and mayonnaise. Outwardly, it resembles a mango, but there is no internal similarity. Some people compare the taste of the fruit to borscht.

The ripening period of the fruit begins in May and ends in August. It is worth noting that bam-balan is incredibly popular with tourists because of its taste.

Apple baldoo

Outwardly, this fruit resembles a peach, it is the same shaggy and soft. Inside is the pulp, which stretches very well. It is yellowish in color.

The fruit is very sweet and satisfying. Its ripening period begins in August.

Marquise

The fruit is very similar to passionfruit. Inside is the pulp in the form of a thick liquid and seeds that you can eat. The taste of the marquise is rather sour, it gives off a little sweetness.

Tomatoes - nightshades

They have nothing to do with regular tomatoes. Inside them there is a red juice, which gives off sourness when consumed.

Fruits from other countries

Aki

It is a pear-shaped fruit with an orange peel. It ripens, after which it explodes and a cream-type pulp with seeds appears.

Aki is included in the list of the most dangerous fruits in the world. If they have not had time to ripen, then their pulp contains toxins that are dangerous to human health. The use is allowed only after special processing.

Bail

This fruit has an incredibly thick and tough skin that turns yellowish during flowering. Because of this, it becomes difficult to get to its pulp without special devices.

On the shelves, the peeled version of the baile is most often sold, namely the pulp of the fruit. It is yellow in color and has small villi. Tea is also made from it.

Kiwano

This fruit is also called horned melon. This happens because when ripe, the fruit is covered with small yellowish thorns. The pulp, during this period, also changes its color to a brighter and more saturated one.

The fruit itself is not peeled before consumption. They are cut.

Kiwano has melon, banana and cucumber flavors.

Kudrania, strawberry tree

Grows in East Asia. These are small, sweet berries that are similar in shape to mulberries. Their taste is often compared to persimmon.

Mabolo

Grown in Asia. These are reddish fruits with a slight roughness on the skin.

The fruit is easy to clean. Its flesh consists of a white film. The taste is sweet, somewhat similar to an apple and a banana. Mabolo fruits are rightfully considered exotic.

Marula

This fruit is rare in Africa. The fruit ripens, but after a few years it begins to ferment. Because of this, "intoxicated" animals can occur.

Noni

Fruits can be up to the size of a regular potato. Moreover, it has the same shape. The skin of the fruit is almost transparent.

Noni has a very pungent odor and a nasty taste. Tourists and locals have found in it their miraculous properties - a cure for most diseases. Some people think that noni is the healthiest fruit in the world.

The fruit blooms and appears all year round.

Melon pear

There are a couple more names for this plant - pepino or sweet cucumber. Grows in hot climates. The fruit has a light yellowish color.

The pulp contains seeds. The fruit tastes very much like cucumber and pear. Such fruits can very quickly rid the body of toxins.

Kepundung

These exotic fruits grow in Asia. Locals call them the Asian gooseberry. Outwardly, the fruits resemble small tangerines, have a light yellow color.

The pulp is red. It has a viscous structure and sour taste.

Pandanus

The fruits are red. It is almost never consumed fresh. They are mashed or mixed with coconut milk.

Mame

Grown in Asia. It resembles an orange in appearance, but has a darker shade.

Has a tart taste.

Outcome

We have reviewed the most exotic fruits grown in our world. All of them deserve attention due to the abundance of flavors and colors. Be sure to pay attention to the photo with the names.