Fruits in the Philippines

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. Langka as we call it, grows all over the Bicol region. I recall my Papa...

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 lofty branches, braving dizzying heights to harvest the most...

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 component of breakfast dishes. The texture of papayas also evolves over time;...

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. Similar to jackfruits, the outer shell of a durian is covered with...

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 Philippines boasts several exceptional varieties that have been praised...

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, similar to grapes. The fruit is initially round but eventually...

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 popularity as a healthy snack in the United States, while in the...

Latundan bananas, which are shorter and plumper than their Lakatan or Bungran counterparts, boast a thinner skin and a light yellow hue when ripe. Their flesh is whiter in color and offers a distinctively tangy, tropical flavor that some may prefer over the Lakatan...

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 color as they ripen, starting as red and eventually turning purple to...

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 in English, has a slightly sweet taste, typically followed by a mild...

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, and vitamin B6, Atis is not only delicious but also nutritious. When...

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 Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, Ecuador, Haiti, the Philippines, and...