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
Get to know more about the rambutan in today’s edition of Friday Fruit Facts. CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEContinue Reading
TFNet’s Project Officer, Arifurrahman Rusman, offers insights into the necessity of creating healthier Ramadan diets through the inclusion of a variety of tropical fruits. It’s been almost 2 weeks since Ramadan began. While dates and watermelons are highly favored for that quick burst of energy and quenching of thirst,Continue Reading
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