Hainan specialty fruits

Everyone knows that there are many fruits in Hainan, because Hainan has unique climatic conditions, and there are many tropical fruits in Hainan, and there are quite a lot of varieties. Friends, do you know what are the specialty fruits of Hainan? How many specialty fruits of Hainan have you eaten? Let us take a look at the specialty fruits of Hainan. I hope this can be helpful to all of you. Let’s take a look at it first.

There are many specialty fruits in Hainan, such as betel nut, jackfruit, egg yolk fruit, soursop, etc. These are Hainan's specialty fruits. We can also buy these fruits in some large supermarkets. Let us learn about them in detail.

Betel nut

Wuzhishan area is the main production area of ​​Hainan betel nut. Betel nut can be seen there all year round. It has a trunk but no branches, and it stands tall and graceful, with an elegant appearance. The buds in spring are like the affectionate girl, the flowers in summer are fragrant and aromatic, and the fruits in autumn are as clear as green jade.

jackfruit

Jackfruit bears fruit on the trunk or main branches, and is also called "tree pineapple" or "wood pineapple". It is native to India and Malaysia, and has been introduced to Hainan Island for a hundred years and is widely cultivated throughout the island. There are more than 30 varieties of jackfruit, which are divided into two categories: hard meat and soft meat. It blooms every spring, and the fruits ripen between summer and autumn, exuding fragrance when ripe. The value of jackfruit - local young people will chew it like chewing gum before a date, which can change the bad breath; it also has the effect of improving health and prolonging life. The older the tree is, the bigger the fruit and the harder the wood becomes. It can be said that it is "stronger with age".

Egg yolk fruit

Egg yolk fruit, also known as lion head fruit, egg fruit, peach olive, and fairy peach, is one of Hainan's tropical fruits. The fruit is spherical, green when unripe, yellow-green to orange-yellow when ripe, smooth, thin-skinned, with orange-yellow flesh that is rich in starch, has an egg yolk-like texture and is fragrant. In addition to being eaten raw, the fruit can be used to make jam, ice cream, drinks or wine. Hainan egg yolk fruit has beauty benefits: egg yolk fruit is rich in nutrients such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin C, carotenoids and 17 kinds of amino acids essential to the human body. It has the effects of helping digestion, resolving phlegm, nourishing the kidneys, refreshing the mind, activating blood circulation and strengthening the body, calming and relieving pain, reducing pressure and lowering blood lipids.

Sugar Apple

Sugar apple on the Hainan market - Sugar apple is also called Buddha's head fruit, sugar apple, and sugar apple. It is native to South America and India. The fruit is round or conical, with a light green skin and scaly protrusions. The flesh is milky white, soft and slightly gelatinous, sweet and slightly sour, and aromatic. It melts in the mouth, and there are many seeds in the middle of the fruit.

Guava

Guava, also known as chicken shit fruit, is a tropical shrub or small tree of the Myrtaceae family. Don't imagine it as our pomegranate, it's not like that at all. It looks a bit like a pear. The fruit is usually green or light yellow, and some are light red when ripe. There are many seeds in the middle of the fruit, maybe that's why people call it "guava"! But you have to be careful, the seeds are not edible. The flesh of a good guava is very thick, with relatively few seeds and a crispy texture. As for the taste, it is first-rate, very sweet and with a unique fragrance. It is indeed a treasure among fruits.

Yellow skin

Kumquat is native to southern China and is a specialty fruit of Hainan. It has a cultivation history of more than 1,500 years. It is one of the most popular tropical fruits, has high nutritional value, and has a wide range of uses. The kumquat has a small fruit, and the berry is long heart-shaped or oval. The fruit is rich in sugar, organic acid, pectin, vitamin C, volatile oil, flavonoids, etc. The flesh is tender, sweaty, sweet and sour, and has a special smell. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen, appetizing, eliminating phlegm and gas, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. It can be processed into preserved fruits, jellies, jams, fruit cakes and refreshing drinks. Or salted or sugared. Kumquat seeds are rich in oil, with an oil yield of up to 42%, making them an excellent lubricant. In the folks, kumquat is known as the "treasure among fruits".

The above article introduces Hainan’s specialty fruits to everyone, and gives a detailed introduction to each of the fruits mentioned. I believe that after reading the article, I hope that the above article can help everyone. I hope that friends can know which are Hainan’s specialty fruits and understand some knowledge about these fruits.