The favorites of the asian community

The mangosteen comes from the mangosteen tree; a flowering tree native to Southeast Asia that can reach up to 25 meters in height. The shell of the fruit forms a small, dark purple round fruit when ripe, with a juicy, sweet, and fibrous white flesh inside. It weighs between 50 and 150 grams and when peeled, its flesh is divided into 5 to 8 quarters. Its taste is complex because it has aromas of peach, pineapple, raspberry, orange and banana all combined. In some cultures, it is considered as the "King" of fruits.

The bitter melon is the fruit of a climbing plant native to Asia. The height of this plant can reach 5 meters in length and it is cultivated in hot or temperate climates. The fruit, leaves and seeds are edible and are known for its medicinal benefits. 

The l ychee comes from a fruity tree native to China. It is of the same family as the rambutan and the longan. Its culture can be traced back more than 2000 years. The fruit is surrounded by a rough shell and grows on hanging bunches of the lychee tree, which can reach up to 20 meters.

The dragon fruit (or pitaya) is the exotic fruit of a different species of cactus. It has a bright and vivid color and a very fine taste. Its skin can vary from yellow to bright red depending on the different varieties.

The finger lime comes from a thorny bush in eastern Australia. The plant can reach up to 7 meters high. When cut, the citrus contains small vesicles resembling pearls of caviar that detach naturally.

The Buddha hand is an aromatic citrus fruit native to northeast India and China. It is an Asian variety of citron that can be recognized by its unique finger-like shape. It is a yellowish citrus fruit that grows in a small tree. It is very fragrant and mainly used to perfume rooms and personal effects.

The jicama is a root vegetable native to Central America and mainly Mexico. It is part of the Fabaceae family and grows on a climbing plant. This vegetable has a unique shape that reminds us of a spinning top.