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Size does not matter when it comes to this tiny ruby-like fruit. The acerola is a powerhouse for Vitamin C. Find out more about it in this week’s Friday Fruit Facts.   CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEContinue Reading

Did you know that the #durian fruit is the frequent answer to many #riddles in folklore?   In Lampung, southern #Sumatra: “Ditjuluk sakik, dikanik bangik” “It is painful to the touch (the spines); it is delicious to the taste (the aril)”). In Minangkabau : “Ambi duri, bapaga duri, sarugo didalam,Continue Reading

For this week’s Friday Fruit Facts, let’s take a dip into the warm waters of the Pacific and savor the beauty of the hala fruit. All hail the hala!   CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEContinue Reading

The #tamarind is deeply intertwined into the fabric of South Asian society, be it from its use in food culture to religious reverence. Even the famed poet Rabindranath Tagore was awed by the tamarind tree that it became part of his literary inspiration. For this week’s Friday Fruit Facts, weContinue Reading

Sarawak is a land of abundance, rich in its biodiversity of flora and fauna, many of which are not found in other parts of the world. For this week’s Friday Fruit Facts we celebrate one of Sarawak’s native treasure, the dabai fruit which is found naturally along the Rajang RiverContinue Reading

According to the wise words of the legendary rock band Queen, “We’re having a miracle on earth, mother nature does it all for us”, and so she blessed us with the miracle fruit. Enjoy the miracle for this week’s Friday Fruit Facts!   CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEContinue Reading

You think you know jack? Well… for this week’s Friday Fruit Facts, find out how well-versed you are with the jack of all fruits – the jackfruit.   CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEContinue Reading

Be royally enamored in the majestic presence of the mangosteen in this week’s Friday Fruit Facts!       CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEContinue Reading

From the tables of kings and queens of a bygone era to a less conspicuous component in present-day diets, the #pineapple has endured a humbling journey through time. Fascinate yourselves with this week’s Friday Fruit Facts.       CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEContinue Reading

We take many things for granted. This is the case of the obscure noni fruit which has in recent years gained a new form of interest and popularity from celebrities to the man on the street. The noni plant can be found growing wildly in most parts of Southeast AsiaContinue Reading

Was your week a DRAG? ON today’s edition of Friday Fruits Facts, learn more about the dragonfruit to perk up your brain for the weekend!       CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEContinue Reading