Fruits in the Philippines

Langka, Jackfruit

Langka, Jackfruit

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon → One of my favorite fruits! Langka in Filipino and Jackfruit in English, comes from very tall, skinny trees. They are widely cultivated throughout the tropical regions, including the Philippines....

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Bugnay

Bugnay

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon →Reminiscing about my childhood, I can't help but recall my neighbor's majestic Bugnay tree, a prominent fixture in their front yard. During high school, my best friend and I would eagerly scale its...

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Papaya Fruits

Papaya Fruits

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon → Like jackfruits, young papayas can be cooked as part of a meal or pickled (atchara) as a condiment. As they mature, these fruits become a popular choice for desserts, snacks, or a nutritious...

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Durian

Durian

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon →In Vietnam, Durian is often referred to as the "king of fruits." It is famous for its uniquely pungent odor, which some find delightfully sweet, while others find it overwhelmingly unpleasant....

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Philippine Mangoes

Philippine Mangoes

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon → The Philippines is the home to some of the most delectable mangoes in the world, offering an unparalleled taste experience that is truly unforgettable. Mangoes thrive in tropical regions, but the...

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Lanzones

Lanzones

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon → Lanzones, is a tropical fruit that is widely popular in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. The fruit comes from a tree that can grow up to 98 feet tall and bear fruits in bunches,...

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Bungran Bananas, Lakatan, Lacatan

Bungran Bananas, Lakatan, Lacatan

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon → Bunguran or Bungran bananas, also known as Lakatan in the Philippines, are among the most popular types of bananas worldwide. Known for their rich nutritional content, these bananas have gained...

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Baligang Fruits

Baligang Fruits

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon →Baligang fruits, small round fruits that grow to the size of marbles or larger, are indigenous to the Philippines and mainly cultivated in the central part of the Bicol region. These fruits change...

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Duhat

Duhat

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon →Often confused with Baligang due to their similar hues, Duhat truly stands apart with its distinct oval shape and unique taste. Unlike Baligang, the Duhat, also known as the Java Plum or Black Plum...

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Atis, Sugar Apple, Sweetsop

Atis, Sugar Apple, Sweetsop

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon → Packed with nutrients, Atis, also known as sugar apple in English, is a remarkable fruit that offers an abundance of health benefits. Boasting high levels of vitamin C, manganese, thiamine, iron,...

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Guyabano Fruits, Soursop

Guyabano Fruits, Soursop

amazonFind Filipino cooking ingredients on AmazonShop on Amazon → Known for its slightly acidic flavor when ripe, Guyabano, or soursop, is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has since been widely distributed to countries such as...

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