Langsat

Description

Tropical fruit from Southeast Asia growing in grape-like clusters. Thin yellowish skin and translucent, segmented flesh. Flavor is sweet and tart, similar to grapefruit.

Benefits

Rich in Vitamin A and riboflavin (B2). Source of phosphorus and calcium. Traditional medicine uses the peel to treat malaria and intestinal parasites.

History and Origins

Langsat is native to Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Cultivated for centuries in village gardens. It is strictly tropical and rare outside Southeast Asia and parts of Central America.

Fun Facts

Langsat looks like a small potato but tastes refreshing! Warning: the skin contains a sticky latex—peel carefully. The seeds are bitter if bitten.

What are the varieties of Langsat?

Varieties: Langsat (thin skin, more latex), Duku (thicker skin, sweeter, less latex), and Duku-Langsat hybrids.

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