{"id":489,"date":"2017-04-29T21:27:37","date_gmt":"2017-04-29T13:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/?p=489"},"modified":"2021-02-13T15:58:51","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T07:58:51","slug":"malaysian-fruits-local-fruits-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/malaysian-fruits-local-fruits-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysian Fruits \u2013 The Local Fruits of Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Not only is Malaysia a popular tourist destination well-known for its sandy beaches, balmy weather and amazing food, but owing to its location near the equator and lots of rainfall throughout the year, the tropical climate creates the perfect setting for the flourish of sweet, juicy and succulent fruits.<\/p>\n<p>Some local fruits are seasonal, while others are also easily available throughout the year. We have durians, mangoes, rambutans, pomelo, langsat and mangosteen which appear seasonally. Non-seasonal fruits which can be enjoyed the whole year round are fruits like papaya, guava, pineapple and banana. However, these local fruits are generally inexpensive and can easily be available at the local supermarket, night market, roadside stall, anywhere during their peak season!<\/p>\n<p>If you are a tourist visiting Malaysia for the first time, here is a handy list for you to have your first introduction to Malaysian fruits:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>1. Durian \u2013 The King of Fruits<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_492\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-492\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-492 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/durian-1024x566.png\" alt=\"king of fruit, durian\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/durian-1024x566.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/durian-600x331.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/durian-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/durian-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/durian.png 1430w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/566;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source \uff1aworldofbuzz.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>People generally fall into two camps when it comes to the King of Fruits \u2013 those who love it, and those who hate it. The size of a football, it has a strong, distinctive odor and is dubbed as the King of Fruits given its regal, thorny appearance. Durians are considered to be one of the most expensive local fruits in the market. There are said to be around 34 popular varieties of durian that can be found in Malaysia; the most popular being <em><i>Musang King<\/i><\/em> and D24. A good durian should have a strong fragrance and thick, fleshy meat which is a little creamy, a little sweet, and a little bitter. Prices can range from RM15 to RM60 per kilogram, depending on the species and season. However, be forewarned \u2013 most public transportation and hotels do not allow durian on their premises for obvious reasons. If durian is your love, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/durian-buffet\/\">list of stalls that offer a durian buffet<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Mangosteen \u2013 The Queen of Fruits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_494\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-494\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-494 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/mangoesteen-1024x543.png\" alt=\"purple mangosteen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/mangoesteen-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/mangoesteen-600x318.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/mangoesteen-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/mangoesteen-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/mangoesteen.png 1432w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/543;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source :\u3000bangalorefruits.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Mangosteen is dubbed as Malaysia\u2019s queen of fruits, perhaps because it is available during the durian season and is often eaten during or following a durian feast. Its appearance also lends a suggestion as to why it is called the queen of fruits \u2013 its top looks like the crown of a queen.<\/p>\n<p>This fruit is made up of its firm, purple outer rind with a leathery texture and the white edible flesh on the inside which is segmented like oranges. The best mangosteens have flesh which is extremely sweet. The price for mangosteens is around RM8 per kilogram on average.<\/p>\n<p>It has been reported that there are many health benefits of the mangosteen fruit and as such, it is easy to see why it is a popular local fruit. Prevention of cancer, the lowering of cholesterol, the control of blood pressure are some of the benefits of eating mangosteens in abundance.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Rambutan <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_497\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-497\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-497 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rambutan.png\" alt=\"rambutan\" width=\"480\" height=\"346\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rambutan.png 480w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rambutan-300x216.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/346;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source : freshculture.me<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A fruit that is closely related to the lychee and even has a similar appearance, is the rambutan. It has a hairy outer which explains how its name came about \u2013 it originates from the Malay words <em><i>rambut<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(hair) and <em><i>hutan<\/i><\/em> (jungle). But once you peel away the hairy exterior of this sweet fruit, you get a delicious, fleshy fruit similar to the texture of a grape which is instantly refreshing. Largely available between the months of May to December, the average prices for this fruit are from RM4 to RM7 per kilogram.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Cempedak<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_490\" style=\"width: 530px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-490\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-490 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cempedak.png\" alt=\"jackfruit, cempedak\" width=\"520\" height=\"439\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cempedak.png 520w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cempedak-300x253.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 520px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 520\/439;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source : delishably.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you are familiar with the jackfruit, you will find the cempedak fruit to be similar in appearance to the former. However, do not be fooled \u2013 the size of a cempedak fruit is smaller, and its smell, stronger. Although its waxy, golden yellow flesh can be eaten as it is, Malaysians love the fried version of it (yes, fried!) which can usually be found at the local night market.<\/p>\n<p>Cempedak season is from May to July, with a shorter season between November and February.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Papaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_495\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-495\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-495 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/papaya-1024x683.png\" alt=\"papaya\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/papaya-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/papaya-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/papaya-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/papaya-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/papaya.png 1432w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source : erasmusu.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This oval fruit, when ripe, has a waxy, orangey-green skin. It has a soft, juicy, orange flesh with a sweet taste. Hundreds of black seeds can be found inside its central cavity, and it is a common fruit found in Malaysia as it is easy to grow a papaya tree in your own backyard. It is commonly eaten fresh and is a fruit easily found as it is commonly sold by roadside fruit vendors all year round.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. <b>Langsat <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_493\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-493\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-493 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/langsat.png\" alt=\"duku langsat\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/langsat.png 640w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/langsat-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/langsat-300x200.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source : vitaminclass.com)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is a seasonal fruit typically found between the months of June to August. It has a unique transparent flesh where its seed can clearly be seen in the middle. A mix of sweet and sour to the taste buds; this fruit has been said to be a good source of fiber which can minimize constipation and prevent colon cancer.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Rose\u00a0Apple<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_498\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-498\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-498 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rose-apple-1024x683.png\" alt=\"water apple, watery rose apple, jambu\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rose-apple-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rose-apple-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rose-apple-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rose-apple-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rose-apple.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source : kuala-lumpur.ws<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Some called it watery rose apple, water apple, or bell fruit. More commonly known as <em><i>jambu air <\/i><\/em>amongst the locals, these fruits are usually bell-shaped. It has a nice crunch when bitten into, and somewhat sweet. This very Malaysian fruit is very much like an apple in many aspects, including its waxy skin, hence its name. It has been said that the reddest and sweetest water apples come from Sekinchan, a small fishing village located in Sabak Bernam, Selangor. Water apples usually have two fruiting seasons per year, May to September and November to March.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Pomelo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_496\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-496\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-496 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pomelo.png\" alt=\"pomelo fruit\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pomelo.png 710w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pomelo-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pomelo-300x200.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 710px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 710\/473;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source : seasonwithspice.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Pomelo fruit comes from the citrus family and is the largest of them all \u2013 roughly the size of a small football. Known as Chinese grapefruit, it has a white or red juicy flesh, with a thick green or yellow outer rind. The pomelo is the most popular local fruit in Perak, Ipoh, especially those planted in Tambun Valley. This is thanks to the location of these farms which are surrounded by limestone hills in the area, which are rich in minerals for the flourishing of these pomelo trees.<\/p>\n<p>The pomelo fruit is very much sought-after, especially during the Lunar New Year period, as the Chinese believe that the fruit is a sign of prosperity and good fortune.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>9. <b>Starfruit (Carambola)<br \/><\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_499\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-499\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-499 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/starfruits.png\" alt=\"starfruit Carambola\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/starfruits.png 800w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/starfruits-600x403.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/starfruits-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/starfruits-768x516.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/537;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source : holidaysinmalaysia.org<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is a fruit native to Malaysia, and its name is attributed to the fact that when cut horizontally, each slice is shaped like a star. There are two distinct varieties of starfruit: one is a light green that has a salty taste, while the other is yellow with a sweet taste. When bitten into, the fruit is crisp in texture and can be eaten together with its waxy skin. \u00a0The starfruit has its seasons, which is usually between April to June and October to December.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Inline Ads&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     style=&#8221;display:block; text-align:center;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-layout=&#8221;in-article&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-format=&#8221;fluid&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-client=&#8221;ca-pub-4912741701448662&#8243;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     data-ad-slot=&#8221;6755995054&#8243;><\/ins><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.4&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>10. Ciku (Sapodilla fruit)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_491\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-491\" class=\"wp-image-491 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ciku.png\" alt=\"ciku fruits\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ciku.png 640w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ciku-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ciku-300x200.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source : health.family.my<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The sapodilla fruit, or more commonly known to the locals as <em><i>ciku<\/i><\/em>, is not as common as the other\u00a0tropical fruit listed above, but it is one of the sweetest fruits you can find here in Malaysia. At first glance, it has the appearance of a small potato with fine hairs, but beneath that brown skin is a sweet flesh that can taste like honey. The<em><i>\u00a0ciku<\/i><\/em>\u00a0trees only bear fruits twice a year and are usually available in March and November. Should you happen to visit Malaysia during these times, look out for roadside stalls in remote villages where the <em><i>ciku<\/i><\/em>\u00a0is mostly found.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Malaysia&#8217;s tropical climate all year round, a variety of fruits are found in Malaysia&#8217;s native rainforest. Find out more about Malaysian Fruits here!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Not only is Malaysia a popular tourist destination well-known for its sandy beaches, balmy weather and amazing food, but owing to its location near the equator and lots of rainfall throughout the year, the tropical climate creates the perfect setting for the flourish of sweet, juicy and succulent fruits.\r\n\r\nSome local fruits are seasonal, while others are also easily available throughout the year. We have durians, mangoes, rambutans, pomelo, langsat and mangosteen which appear seasonally. Non-seasonal fruits which can be enjoyed the whole year round are fruits like papaya, guava, pineapple and banana. However, these local fruits are generally inexpensive and can be easily be available at the local supermarket, night market, roadside stall, anywhere during their peak season!\r\n\r\nIf you are a tourist visiting Malaysia for the first time, here is a handy list for you to have your first introduction to Malaysian fruits:\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<strong><b>1. Durian \u2013 The King of Fruits<\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_492\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-492\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/durian-1024x566.png\" alt=\"king of fruit\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" \/> Source \uff1aworldofbuzz.com[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nPeople generally fall into two camps when it comes to the King of Fruits \u2013 those who love it, and those who hate it. The size of a football, it has a strong, distinctive odour and is dubbed as the King of Fruits given its regal, thorny appearance. Durians are considered to be one of the most expensive local fruits in the market. There is said to be around 34 popular varieties of durian that can be found in Malaysia; the most popular being <em><i>Musang King<\/i><\/em>\u00a0and D24. A good durian should have a strong fragrance and thick, fleshy meat which is a little creamy, a little sweet and a little bitter. Prices can range from RM15 to RM60 per kilogramme, depending on the species and season. However, be forewarned \u2013 most public transportation and hotels do not allow durian on their premises for obvious reasons. If durian is your love, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/durian-buffet\/\">list of stalls that offer durian buffet<\/a>!\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n2. <strong><b>Mangosteen \u2013 The Queen of Fruits<\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_494\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-494\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/mangoesteen-1024x543.png\" alt=\"purple mangosteen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" \/> Source :\u3000bangalorefruits.com[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Mangosteen is dubbed as Malaysia\u2019s queen of fruits, perhaps because it is available during the durian season and is often eaten during or following a durian feast. Its appearance also lends a suggestion as to why it is called the queen of fruits \u2013 its top looks like the crown of a queen.\r\n\r\nThis fruit is made up of its firm, purple outer rind with a leathery texture and the white edible flesh on the inside which is segmented like oranges. The best mangosteens have flesh which is extremely sweet. The price for mangosteens is around RM8 per kilogramme on average.\r\n\r\nIt has been reported that there are many health benefits of the mangosteen fruit and as such, it is easy to see why it is a popular local fruit. Prevention of cancer, the lowering of cholesterol, the control of blood pressure are some of the benefits of eating mangosteens in abundance.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\uff13\uff0e<strong><b>Rambutan <\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"480\"]<img class=\"wp-image-497 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rambutan.png\" alt=\"lychee, longan, and mamoncillo\" width=\"480\" height=\"346\" \/> Source : freshculture.me[\/caption]\r\n\r\nA fruit that is closely related to the lychee and even has a similar appearance, is the rambutan. It has a hairy outer which explains how its name came about \u2013 it originates from the Malay words <em><i>rambut<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(hair) and <em><i>hutan<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(jungle). But once you peel away the hairy exterior of this sweet fruit, you get a delicious, fleshy fruit similar to the texture of a grape which is instantly refreshing. Largely available between the months of May to December, the average prices for this fruit is within RM4 to RM7 per kilogramme.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n4. <strong><b>Cempedak<\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_490\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"520\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-490\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cempedak.png\" alt=\"jack fruit\" width=\"520\" height=\"439\" \/> Source : delishably.com[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIf you are familiar with the jackfruit, you will find the cempedak fruit to be similar in appearance to the former. However, do not be fooled \u2013 the size of a cempedak fruit is smaller, and its smell, stronger. Although its waxy, golden yellow flesh can be eaten as it is, Malaysians love the fried version of it (yes, fried!) which can usually be found at the local night market.\r\n\r\nCempedak season is from May to July, with a shorter season between November and February.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n5. <strong><b>Papaya<\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_495\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-495\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/papaya-1024x683.png\" alt=\"papaw, pawpaw\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/> Source : erasmusu.com[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThis oval fruit, when ripe, has a waxy, orangey-green skin. It has a soft, juicy, orange flesh with a sweet taste. Hundreds of black seeds can be found inside its central cavity, and it is a common fruit found in Malaysia as it is easy to grow a papaya tree in your own backyard. It is commonly eaten fresh, and is a fruit easily found as it is commonly sold by roadside fruit vendors all year round.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n6. <strong><b>Langsat <\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_493\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-493\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/langsat.png\" alt=\"duku langsat\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Source : vitaminclass.com)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThis is a seasonal fruit typically found between the months of June to August. It has a unique transparent flesh where its seed can clearly be seen in the middle. A mix of sweet and sour to the taste buds; this fruit has been said to be a good source of fibre which can minimize constipation and prevent colon cancer.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n7. <strong><b>Rose<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>\u00a0Apple<\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_498\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-498\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/rose-apple-1024x683.png\" alt=\"water apple, watery rose apple, jambu\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/> Source : kuala-lumpur.ws[\/caption]\r\n\r\nSome called it watery rose apple, water apple or bell fruit. More commonly known as <em><i>jambu air <\/i><\/em>amongst the locals, these fruits are usually bell-shaped. It has a nice crunch when bitten into, and somewhat sweet. This very Malaysian fruit is very much like an apple in many aspects, including its waxy skin, hence its name. It has been said that the reddest and sweetest water apples come from Sekinchan, a small fishing village located in Sabak Bernam, Selangor. Water apples usually have two fruiting seasons per year, May to September and November to March.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n8. <strong><b>Pomelo<\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_496\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"710\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pomelo.png\" alt=\"pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, batabi, jambura, zambura, shaddock\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" \/> Source : seasonwithspice.com[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Pomelo fruit comes from the citrus family, and is the largest of them all \u2013 roughly the size of a small football. Known as a Chinese grapefruit, it has a white or red juicy flesh, with a thick green or yellow outer rind. The pomelo is the most popular local fruit in Perak, Ipoh, especially those planted in Tambun Valley. This is thanks to the location of these farms which are surrounded by limestone hills in the area, which are rich in minerals for the flourishing of these pomelo trees.\r\n\r\nThe pomelo fruit is very much sought-after, especially during the Lunar New Year period, as the Chinese believe that the fruit is a sign of prosperity and good fortune.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n9. <strong><b>Starfruit (Carambola)\r\n<\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_499\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-499\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/starfruits.png\" alt=\"starfruit Carambola\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" \/> Source : holidaysinmalaysia.org[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThis is a fruit native to Malaysia, and its name is attributed to the fact that when cut horizontally, each slice is shaped like a star. There are two distinct varieties of starfruit: one is light green that has a salty taste, while the other is yellow with a sweet taste. When bitten into, the fruit is crisp in texture and can be eaten together with its waxy skin. \u00a0The starfruit has its seasons, which is usually between April to June and October to December.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n10. <strong><b>Ciku (Sapodilla fruit)<\/b><\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_491\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-491\" src=\"https:\/\/3thanwong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ciku.png\" alt=\"Manilkara zapota\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> source : health.family.my[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe sapodilla fruit, or more commonly known to the locals as <em><i>ciku<\/i><\/em>, is not as common as the other\u00a0tropical fruit listed above, but it is one of the sweetest fruits you can find here in Malaysia. At first glance, it has the appearance of a small potato with fine hairs, but beneath that brown skin is a sweet flesh that can taste like honey. The<em><i>\u00a0ciku<\/i><\/em>\u00a0trees only bear fruits twice a year and are usually available in March and November. Should you happen to visit Malaysia during these times, look out for roadside stalls in remote villages where the <em><i>ciku<\/i><\/em>\u00a0is mostly found.","_et_gb_content_width":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1377,44,35],"tags":[57,102,101,97,96,105,106,107,99,98,104,100,103],"class_list":["post-489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-blog","category-travel","tag-blog","tag-cempedak","tag-ciku","tag-durian","tag-fruits","tag-jambu","tag-langsat","tag-malaysia","tag-mangosteen","tag-papaya","tag-pomelo","tag-rambutan","tag-starfruit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=489"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/489\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3thanwong.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}