The macopa fruit is a tropical delight that is relatively rare, even in its native regions. Known as Macopa, Makopa, Tambis or Sambo, (depending on which region you live) in the Philippines and as Wax Apple in English, this fruit has a unique taste that only vaguely...
Saba bananas are commonly used in Filipino cuisine and can be eaten fresh or cooked. When eaten fresh, they are often served as a snack or dessert and are usually sweeter than other bananas. Additionally, they are utilized as ingredients in a variety of Filipino...
Widely recognized as star fruit or Carambola, Balimbing is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. In Tagalog, it is called “Balimbing,” while Bicolanos refer to it as “Dolongan.” This unique fruit reveals a star-like shape when sliced,...
Guavas, tropical fruits cherished around the globe, boast an impressive nutritional profile, with high levels of vitamin C and folic acid. These fruits exhibit a range of sizes and colors, starting as green when young and transitioning to yellow, pink, or even a deep...
A wild type of Philippine fruit, Kurumbut fruits are sized small. They grow on vines, bear green fruits when very young, and yellow when ripened. You’ll find them blooming on fences or bushes in the wilds, or forests. Just like the passion fruit, Kurumbut has a...
Mabolo, also known as velvet apple or butter fruit, is scientifically known as Diospyros blancoi. It is a tropical fruit native to the Philippines and some parts of Southeast Asia. The fruit is unique in appearance, with a brown to reddish-brown, velvety skin, giving...
