Fruits of Malaysia
Malaysia is a fruit-enthusiasts’ paradise. Malaysia lies in the tropics and is blessed with plenty of rain and sunshine. This country is blessed with a large variety of fruits. This country has a tropical climate with bright sunny days and lots of rainfall throughout the year. Many types of trees and plants grow here. Among them are those that bear delicious fruits. This makes it possible for various types of tropical fruits to grow well. Some fruits are seasonal while some are perennial.
The “King of Fruits” is, without doubt, the durian. It is an oval-shaped fruit about the size of a rugby ball. It has a very strong aroma which most foreigners dislike. Its skin is green or yellow and covered with many sharp thorns. Inside, however, the yellow flesh is soft and sweet. Its smell is very strong. The locals love the durian, but foreigners find the smell hard to bear. Malaysians are very fond of this fruit. It is an expensive seasonal fruit. It normally is in a season twice a year. So are other fruits like the mangosteen, langsat, duku, rambutan, and mango. We consume these fruits in great quantities. Some Malaysian fruits are seasonal while others are easily available throughout the year. The non-seasonal fruits are papaya, guava, banana, and pineapple.
Another seasonal fruit is the rambutan. It is a small, round fruit, red or yellow in color when ripe. It is yet another tasty fruit enjoyed by the local people and by foreigners. The mangosteen is another popular local fruit, round in shape and the size of a tennis ball. It is deep purple or crimson when ripe and tastes very sweet and delicious. The fruit is divided into three sections: its smooth, tough, thick outer skin is a deep royal purple and is easy to peel once penetrated. Watermelon is another popular fruit grown in Malaysia. The watermelon is 90% water and is eaten mostly as a cool refreshing snack.
Other fruits like the papaya, pineapple, banana, and star fruit are not seasonal. They are obtainable at all times. Again we consume these fruits in large quantities. In a hot country like Malaysia, fruits provide us with much-needed water and other nutrients that are vital for health. Often the fruit-stalls are crowded with people waiting to buy a slice of papaya, pineapple or watermelon to quench their thirst.
Name of Some Major Fruits Of Malaysia: Durian, Rambutan, Mango, Cermai, Mangosteen, Langsat, Duku, Jackfruit, Banana, Guava, Water-apple, Starfruit, Coconut, Salak, Sugar palm fruit, Pomegranate, Papaya, Breadfruit, Pulasan, Cempedak etc.
Malaysian fruits are becoming popular for their unique taste. Malaysian fruits are a great place to begin a healthy diet. We are lucky to have such a huge variety of fruits. In addition to that, we get imported fruits like apples and grapes, but they are usually more expensive. So we spend our money mainly on local fruits. I would say that it is money well-spent.
