If we look to the west, we will find four seasons in the United States, Europe, and some countries in the Far East Asia and Oceania. Meanwhile, when we travel to the Southeast Asia, we will see the dry and wet weather throughout the year. However, there is something unique in Southeast Asian countries, namely the local fruit season. In this article, you will be invited to explore the local Malaysia Tropical Fruits Seasons that might useful for you and those who planning to visit Malaysia.
Introductions
Malaysia is one of the beautiful country in South East Asia. She becames the most visited country in South East Asia and tourist friendly among USA and Europeans tourist. In fact, Malaysia is among the safest country for outsider to stay for a vacations. Among the common reasons why Europeans and US citizens prefer to visit Malaysia is because of the the warm weather all the years. No wonder Malaysia received a significant increase of tourists coming in the country during the end of the year when winter seasons came in Europe especially in January-February after the Christmas celebrations.
Apart from the weather, the local fruits will also not escape to contribute the attractions of Malaysia among the tourists all around the world. Hence this article will provide you an info on the delicious local fruits in Malaysia that mostly available only during the fruits seasons.
Durian
The first and the top from the list, is durian. Malaysia is famous with their delicious durians. Based on our experience tasting durians in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Myanmar, the most delicious durian in the world is here in Malaysia. The word “most delicious” is subjective but we believe you won’t regret if you try Malaysian durian. Malaysia is renowned for several high quality of durian such as Musang King, D24, Black Thorn, IOI and many more.
In some states, the taste of the durians might differ. This is due to the environment and type of soil they grown the seeds. Although there is no definitive scientific study that universally proves one country’s durians are superior to one another but we have experience the taste of same type or durian in some different states in Malaysia including the one those grown in Sabah and Sarawak.
The main season for this fruit is from June to August, and secondary season from December to February.
Rambutan
The second fruits we would like get into our list here is rambutan. There are also several type of rambutan do Malaysian have but the easiest one to get is divided into two, the red and the yellow rambutans.
The taste of rambutan is sweet, like a honey but actually not. Juicy and watery like lychee but also not. Hard to elaborate more, it is better for you to try to eat one or two rambutans while travelling in Malaysia. Rambutan season usually occurs from June to September
Mangosteen
A violet fruit with a crown, as we called this fruits for the very first time when we are still kid. This fruits is sweet and sticky. Easy to peel the skin yet hard to eat the fruit filling. But for the taste we pretty sure you will like it.
This fruits generally available from May to September every years. This fruits commonly love by the kids due to the sweet taste and creamy. This fruits can eat as it is and also can use to make jam to eat together with white bread. It is rare to find a mangosteen juice due to it’s creamy and sticky texture.
Pineapple
The fourth rank in our list is pineapple. This fruits not only use to consume as it is but also widely use as an ingredients in few Malaysian cuisines. Pineapple also being use to make a pineapple jam to consume together with white bread.
Pineapple is hard to peel and need someone who expert on this. However, the peel also contains bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme known for its digestive properties. Studies have highlighted the pharmacological properties of pineapple peel, such as its potential anti-parasitic effects, alleviation of constipation, and benefits for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Pineapples usually can be found in whole the country from March to August.
Mango
The last in our list is mango. It is different from mangosteen, totally different. Malaysia grows their own types of mangoes. Each have distinct flavours and characteristics. In this article we will recommend you to try Harumanis. The word “Harum” means fragrant and “Manis” means sweet.
This harumanis taste very sweet. Can eat as it is and some can make fruit juice. In some restaurants they are provided milky mango juice that you should try as well.
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Conclusions
Malaysia have dry and wet weather throughout the year. The special thing about Malaysia they do have the local fruits seasons. We have listed five as the main and the most common local fruits available during the seasons such durian, rambutan, mangosteen, pineapple and mango. In fact there are lot more local fruits that we can found during the seasons.
Some of the fruits can consume as it is and some of them can either consume and use to make juice or can become an ingredients in few Malaysian cuisines.
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