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Dragon fruit, is beloved to have originated in Central South America, with evidence suggesting its cultivation as early in the 13 century.

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Dragon fruits are used in many things like smoothies, salads, deserts and even savory dishes. It's mild sweetness and unique texture make it so good.

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Mostly eaten in India and is used in a few dishes and is used in some religious ceremony's.

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It is mostly grown in Africa and India today and its origin is India.

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Jack fruit is a very good source of B vitamins, potassium, and vitamin C.

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Buddha's hand is a type of citrus fruit that is used to add flavor to dishes like salads and dressings. It can be infused with other ingredients to make alcoholic drinks such as Buddha's hand vodka.

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Buddha's hand is found in northeast India and China. It is still grown in China but has also moved into California.

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Buddha's hand provides vitamin C and a small amount of vitamin A. Buddha's hand is a great source of fiber and a small source of calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium.

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vitamin A, vitamin C,vitamin B,zinc,potassium,phosphorus,calcium,iron, magnesium are all the vitamins in dragon fruit.

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Mangosteen has Vitamin C and Vitamin B. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is usually eaten fresh but can also be made into a smoothie. Mangosteen is known as the "Queen of Fruits" in Southeast Asia.

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It's got Vitamin C, folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and Vitamin B6 in it.

It came from Borneo Island, and is grown in hot, humid tropical climates. They eat it directly. It is deeply rooted in southeast Asia in Borneo.

https://www.whetstonemagazine.com/journal/the-lore-and-legend-of-durian

https://natureclaim.com/nutrition/info/durian/

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Eating watermelon provides potassium, which helps the brain tell muscles when to move, and helps maintain a healthy blood pressure

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Nutritional Value and Therapeutic Benefits of Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit: Nutritional Composition and Therapeutic Value

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Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, holds cultural and historical significance in various regions. Originating in Central America, it was cultivated by indigenous tribes like the Mayans and Aztecs, who valued it for its vibrant appearance and nutritional benefits. The fruit later spread globally, gaining cultural importance in Southeast Asia, where it symbolizes prosperity and is often included in traditional celebrations

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Dragon fruit is a versatile ingredient in the culinary world, thanks to its mild sweetness and vibrant appearance. Here are some common ways it's used:

Fresh Consumption: Often enjoyed raw, dragon fruit can be sliced and eaten as a refreshing snack or dessert.

Smoothies and Bowls: Its flesh blends seamlessly into smoothies and smoothie bowls, adding color and nutrients.

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Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, originates from Central America, particularly Mexico and Guatemala Today, dragon fruit is commonly grown in Southeast Asia (especially in Vietnam and Thailand), South America, and parts of the United States

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Dragon fruit is a nutrient-rich tropical fruit that offers several vitamins and minerals beneficial to human health. Here are the key ones: Vitamin C: Boosts the immune system and promotes healthy skin.

Vitamin A: Supports eye health and immune function.

Vitamin E: Acts as an antioxidant

Minerals:

Potassium: Helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance.

Magnesium: Important for muscle and nerve function.

Iron: Supports oxygen transport in the blood.

Calcium: Strengthens bones and teeth.

Phosphorus: Plays a role in energy production and bone health

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Cactus fruit,ot the pickley pear, is a nutritious fruit that grows on the Opuntia cactus. It's a popular food in Mexico an it offers a unique sweet and slightly tart flavor. The fruit is known for its high fiber content, vitamins, and antioxidants.

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VITAMINS AND MINERALS : B6, vitamin C, potasisium

These bananas are known to be sweeter and denser that normal bananas, also smaller. They are popular in Latin America countries where they are very commonly found

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Dragon fruit is a low-calorie fruit that contains less sugar and fewer carbs than many other tropical fruits. It may offer some health benefits, but human studies are needed to verify this. Overall, dragon fruit is unique, incredibly tasty, and can add variety to your diet.

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Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that’s low in calories and high in fiber and antioxidants. Some people say it tastes like a cross between a pear and a kiwi. You can slice and eat the fruit as-is, try it with yogurt, or add it to a smoothie or salad.

Dragon fruit contains small amounts of several nutrients. It’s also a decent source of iron, magnesium, and fiber.

Here are the nutrition facts for a serving of 3.5 ounces, or 100 grams (1Trusted Source):

Calories: 57

Protein: 0.36 grams

Fat: 0.14 grams

Carbs: 15 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Vitamin C: 5% of the DV

Iron: 1% of the DV

Magnesium: 2% of the DV

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dragon-fruit

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Cactus fruit, particularly prickly pear, is a sweet and juicy fruit that grows on top of edible cactus paddles, or nopales. It's known for its unique taste, which can be described as slightly sweet with a hint of tartness, sometimes compared to watermelon or kiwi. Prickly pear is also a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and minerals.

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cactus fruit tasts really bad and smells bad

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Durian comes from South East asia. Also from the the African central.

Links:

https://www.durianhaven.com/how-to-grow-durian.html#:~:text=Durian%20trees%20grow%20best%20in,pH%20range%20of%206%20%2D%207.

https://www.duriansupplier.com/blog/durian-farming-101-how-durians-are-grown-harvested-and-brought-to-market

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Loquats are unusual among fruit trees in that the flowers appear in the autumn or early winter, and the fruits are ripe at any time from early spring to early summer.[14] The flowers are 2 cm (³⁄₄ in) in diameter, white, with five petals, and produced in stiff panicles of three to ten flowers. The flowers have a sweet, heady aroma that can be smelled from a distance

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The durian is often eaten raw and seeds can be boiled and eaten.

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Papaya is a nutrient-rich fruit, particularly known for its high levels of vitamins A and C, alongside minerals like potassium, magnesium, and folate.

Mesoamerica, specifically southern Mexico and Central America

Latin America, India, and parts of the United States (like Florida and Hawaii).

Raw papaya adds a subtle sweetness and unique flavor profile to the marinade. Using raw papaya in your marinades can elevate your cooking by making meats tender and flavorful.

In various traditions, the Papaya stands as a symbol of growth and resilience. Its rapid maturation from seed to fruit-bearing tree parallels the human journey from birth to maturity. In some cultures, the papaya's abundant yield and lush foliage represent prosperity and a life lived in harmony with nature.

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They are typically used in sweet and savory dishes.

They symbolize love, romance, and good fortune and that is their culture they are from.

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Perhaps the most Chinese of the world's exotic fruits, the lychee isn't just full of flavour and nutrition - it's also full of history.
Yang Yuhuan - or Yang Guifei, as she was also known - was the best-loved concubine of Emperor Xuan Zhong, whose reign of 43 years between 713 and 756AD was the longest of China's Tang dynasty. Yang was one of the 'Four Beauties of ancient China' and is famous for her love for the Emperor. She is perhaps less known, however, for her love for the lychee, her favourite fruit. She adored it so much that the Emperor had couriers ride night and day to bring her the sweet treat from Guangdong, some 1,900 kilometres away from her home in the capital.

Today, however, lychee enthusiasts don't need to go to such great lengths to obtain a punnet of their favourite fruit. Lychees are available in markets and supermarkets across the globe, from Tokyo to Toronto. The king of China's exotic fruits remains as popular and adored as it was in Yang Yuhuan's day - and it's being consumed in greater quantities worldwide every year.

China is, of course, the world's biggest producer of the fruit, accounting for more than 60 per cent of the global output. Guangdong ranks first in the country, with more than 266,667 hectares of lychee orchards scattered throughout the province. Last year, 1.5 million tonnes were produced in the province and its exports were estimated to be worth more than US$10 billion - or MOP81 million - with 80 per cent going to the United States, Canada and Europe.

Global production of the fruit has nearly doubled over the past 15 years - most of it in China. New and more sophisticated technology enables producers to store longer and ship over greater distances. The growers see many new markets to conquer - and that includes the producers in Guangdong, who are ambitious to say the least.

Lychees are delicious and juicy - and they are also low in calories and rich in fibre. A 100g serving of fresh lychees provides 86 per cent of the daily recommended vitamin C, hence their popularity worldwide. The fruit can be eaten fresh, dried or canned. And they are steeped in history.

Made in China

The lychee tree is believed to have originated more than 2,000 years ago in the northern mountain forests of southern China. Then, rivers and migratory birds carried the fruit to areas of Guangdong and Fujian provinces on the banks of rivers or close to the sea, where growing conditions were ideal. Some villages in South China have trees that are more than 1,000 years old.

China, therefore, became the first country to cultivate the fruit. In 111BC, during the Han Dynasty, the royal record described a trial of planting lychee trees in the palace on the order of Emperor Hanwu - but it ended in failure as the plants couldn't survive the northern climate. However, down south, cultivation took root - and the Chinese love affair with producing lychees has never dampened over 2,000 years. In 1059AD, for instance, imperial documents during the Song Dynasty note 32 lychee cultivars in Fujian Province. In 1780, 43 cultivars are mentioned in Fujian, as well as Sichuan, Guangxi and, of course, Guangdong.

In 1760 and 1860, two lychee varieties were introduced from the Mainland to northern Taiwan. Large-scale production for commercial purposes began at the end of the 1920s in the south of the island, where the land and climate was more suitable. The trees there are sheltered by the central mountains from the strong winds of the Pacific Ocean.

In the 1800s, Chinese emigrants took the seeds with them to Southeast Asia, the West Indies, South Africa and Madagascar - and gold miners from the Middle Kingdom transported trees with them to Australia in the 1850s. Australia now has the longest lychee production season in the world, growing the fruit from late October to late March.

One interesting story of lychees spreading far and wide in the 19th century involves Reverend William Brewster, a missionary working in China. Between 1903 and 1906, he imported Royal Chen Purple lychee trees - named after the Chen family, a famous lychee growing family in Guangdong - from northern Fujian to south and central Florida, USA. They were the first lychee trees to be introduced to the country and they were a hit - the Brewster variety is still grown there and is hugely popular in America. Some of the trees have reached an enormous size and the sweet Brewster is now loved across the world.

Over the years, lychees have also been taken across Asia and the Middle East. It has become an important commercial crop in Thailand, for instance - and even Israel has become a prominent producer. In the 1870s, the trees arrived in South Africa and there has been a growth in their industry over the years, with production today at about 18,000 tonnes per annum, with most of the fruit being sold in Johannesburg but around 1,000 tonnes of that heading to Europe every year, where there is a large demand from countries like the UK and France. From its Chinese roots, over 2,000 years the lychee has become an international fruit.

Growth in the China market

In the first three decades of the PRC, lychee cultivation in Guangdong grew slowly. It was a planned economy. Farmers mainly grew it for their own consumption and to sell to local markets. Between 1949 and 1982, the average annual production was only 40,000 tonnes.

Agriculture in Guangdong has always been different to that in the rest of China. The Pearl River Delta (PRD) is the most famous region of the province but this fertile area accounts for only a fraction of Guangdong's land area. Of this area, 80 per cent is hilly, with poor soil and vulnerable to erosion. The farmers of the PRD, however, have aimed not for subsistence agriculture but to exploit their comparative advantage, in fruit, sugar cane, fish farming and flowers - products that yield a higher profit than grain or cotton.

So, with the start of reform and open-door policies in the early 1980s, the farmers of Guangdong - like their brothers and sisters in industry and commerce - were quick to seize the new market opportunities. Since the 1980s, there have been dramatic improvements in production technologies in Guangdong. This was due to widespread reforms in rural areas and the introduction of a market economy. Under the reforms, farmers could choose what to grow on a certain portion of their land - and they found that growing lychee was more profitable than most other crops. At the same time, market demand increased strongly.

Before 1990, most orchards were managed by a family, with several trees or several hectares. But, since 1990, large corporations have invested in the fruit, creating orchards of up to several hundred hectares. This growth in demand has been possible only because of dramatic improvements in the road, rail and air infrastructures, enabling food products to be delivered rapidly to consumers in the cities. Lychee is best eaten fresh, so delivery time is critical. These large corporations have the capital and expertise to build cold storage and warehouses for the lychees so they don't need to be delivered to market all at once.

More than half of all the lychees produced are consumed fresh, with about 30 per cent being used to make lychee nuts or dried lychees and a small portion of which are frozen, canned or fermented. Although different varieties vary considerably in the time of maturation, the peak period of harvest lasts for only about one and half months from late May to early July. Most of the fruit that is produced in this time has to be transported to market immediately after picking, with only a small portion that is then cold-stored.

For local markets, where transportation takes only a few hours, the fruit is not treated - it is usually packed in bamboo baskets or cardboard boxes. For long-distance markets, where transportation takes more than a dozen hours, the fruit is commonly packed in plastic bags and foam boxes with added ice.

Huang Xuming, professor of fruit physiology at the College of Horticulture at South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, says that global production increased from 1.45 million tonnes in 2005 to 1.9 million in 2011. He adds that it's now up to between 2.6 and 2.8 million. "The domestic market is the most important," he says. "High labour costs, lack of cold chain facilities and low incentives for the growers have been the major non-technical constraints in the industry. Since 2005, the Chinese government has strongly supported research and development of the industry."

"The government established the National Lychee and Longan Research System in 2008," continues Huang, "with 16 researchers doing research. In six provinces, 12 experimental stations have been set up to provide field experiments, technology demonstrations and training for growers. This system is considered a very important contributor to the sustainable development of the industry."

Top of the crops

One of the top exporters in China is Foshan Fuyi Food Company, established in the Gaoming district of the city in 2004. It preserves, processes, stores and exports fruits and vegetables. It is also one of Guangdong's biggest exporters of lychee and longan - another tropical fruit related to the lychee - to the US, as well as selling to Canada, Britain, Australia, Holland and Italy. Its biggest external markets are Hong Kong and Macao - markets it can reach by road or boat down the Pearl River.

The firm has three large workshops for drying, clearing and packing and six cold storage units for finished products. It also has three special production lines to classify and preserve lychee and longan, with daily production of more than 60 tonnes. The company says that the government established a strict regimen to inspect lychee orchards that produce for export as well as inspection of packaging equipment in the factories.

Fu Yi chairman Chen Yaodong says that, even before a lychee tree is planted, customs officials come to the orchard that aims to export. "They inspect the ground and water quality," he says, "to see if they are up to standard. Orchards and packaging plants that have not registered with the customs cannot export. The whole inspection procedure is strict."

"After the lychees have passed domestic inspection," continues Chen, "they must then be inspected by the importing country. The US, Japan and the European Union all have detailed inspection procedures. The US inspection items are many and their demands are very high."

Eating lychees in Europe

While China remains the most important market for Guangdong's lychee growers, foreign countries offer enormous potential. Lychees are growing in popularity in Europe but consumption is limited. The growers want to reach beyond the traditional market of overseas Chinese - especially Cantonese - who have carried their love of the lychee with them.

In a report published in February this year, the Confederation of British Industry says that, in Europe, the lychee is most popular in France, with Madagascar and South Africa supplying the majority of lychees during the winter season from October to February. "Supply during the summer season is much more limited," it notes, "but offers opportunities for countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and Israel."

The report places the import market in Europe at between 20,000 to 25,000 tonnes of the fruit a year. "Lychees do not ripen after harvesting," it says. "Therefore, lychees should only be harvested when they are fully ripened. To prevent the fruit from deteriorating after picking, it can be fumigated with sulphur dioxide. This treatment makes sea transport possible, as long as the fruit is kept in cooled conditions. It will also change the colour of the fruit to yellow, while European buyers prefer its natural red colour."

The lychee is indeed adored in China and across the world - and this love is clearly growing every year, with producers reaping the benefits. Madame Yang Gui-fei may be the most famous lover of the lychee - but many people, at home and abroad, share her passion and may also go to great lengths to indulge in their favourite fruit.

Lychees: the facts

Lychee is a tropical plant, originating in China, that belongs to the soapberry family.

There are three subspecies of lychee but only one is cultivated as a source of food, thus it's commercially important.

Cultivation of the lychee began 2,000 years ago. It grows on well-drained, slightly acidic soil and requires cold weather during the winter for the successful development of flower buds and warm, moist weather with high temperatures during the summer for the production of the fruit.

Lychee is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 50 feet in height. It blooms from November to February in the northern hemisphere and from April to August in the southern. The flowers are fragrant and attract bees, the main pollinators.

It is a perennial plant and can survive for up to 1,000 years in the wild.

The fruit's skin is rough but its edible flesh is succulent, white and translucent. Each fruit contains one large, shiny, brown seed.

Lychee is a rich source of dietary fibres, vitamins C, B1, B3, B9 and minerals such as copper and potassium. A 100g serving contains 66 calories.

The seeds contain toxic compounds that can induce unpleasant side effects in the digestive system after consumption.

Lychee is a natural diuretic which can alleviate pain associated with kidney stones and can reduce the formation of blood clots. It can also prevent the development of breast cancer.

In Chinese traditional medicine culture, lychee is a 'hot fruit' which can warm up your kidneys and can help your reproduction system. Don't have too many, though - it is not suitable for those with gout or diabetes.

It is known across the world as the 'Chinese strawberry'. In the Middle Kingdom, it is the symbol of love and romance.

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Perhaps the most Chinese of the world's exotic fruits, the lychee isn't just full of flavour and nutrition - it's also full of history. Yang Yuhuan - or Yang Guifei, as she was also known - was the best-loved concubine of Emperor Xuan Zhong, whose reign of 43 years between 713 and 756AD was the longest of China's Tang dynasty.

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The Lychee are native to southern China, specifically the Kwangtung and Fukien provinces, where they have been cultivated for over a thousand years. Right now they grow in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, Australia, and parts of the United States (Florida, Hawaii, and California).

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Radiant and flavorful, lychees were so beloved that they were domesticated not just once in ancient times, but independently in two different regions of China, a study finds

BUFFALO, N.Y. - They're prickly on the outside, sweet on the inside, and beloved for their iconic pink shells and pearly, fragrant fruit. In the U.S., you might encounter them as a flavorful ingredient in bubble tea, ice cream or a cocktail. You can also peel them and eat them fresh.

Lychees have been grown in China since ancient times, with records of cultivation dating back about 2,000 years. Fresh lychees were an object of such desire that in the Tang Dynasty, one emperor set up a dedicated horse relay to deliver the fruits to the imperial court from harvests made far to the south.

Now, scientists have used genomics to peer even deeper into the lychee's history. And in the process, they've uncovered insights that could help shape the species' future, too.

"Lychee is an important tropical agricultural crop in the Sapindaceae (maple and horse chestnut) family, and it is one of the most economically significant fruit crops grown in eastern Asia, especially so to the yearly income of farmers in southern China," says Jianguo Li, PhD, professor in the South China Agricultural University (SCAU) College of Horticulture and a senior author of the study. "By sequencing and analyzing wild and cultivated lychee varieties, we were able to trace the origin and domestication history of lychee. We demonstrated that extremely early- and late-maturing cultivars were derived from independent human domestication events in Yunnan and Hainan, respectively."

Additionally, "We identified a specific genetic variant, a deleted stretch of genetic material, that can be developed as a simple biological marker for screening of lychee varieties with different flowering times, contributing importantly to future breeding programs," adds Rui Xia, PhD, professor in the same college at SCAU and another senior author of the research.

"Like a puzzle, we're piecing together the history of what humans did with lychee," says Victor Albert, PhD, University at Buffalo evolutionary biologist, also a senior author of the study. "These are the main stories our research tells: The origins of lychee, the idea that there were two separate domestications, and the discovery of a genetic deletion that we think causes different varieties to fruit and flower at different times."

The study was published on Jan. 3 in Nature Genetics. It was led by SCAU in collaboration with a large international team from China, the U.S., Singapore, France and Canada.

Senior authors are Rui Xia, Jianguo Li and Houbin Chen from SCAU; Ray Ming from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and Victor Albert from UB. First authors are Guibing Hu, Junting Feng, Chengming Liu and Zhenxian Wu from SCAU; Xu Xiang from the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Jiabao Wang from the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences; and Jarkko Salojärvi from the Nanyang Technological University.

A fruit so beloved, it was domesticated more than once

To conduct the study, scientists produced a high-quality "reference genome" for a popular lychee cultivar called 'Feizixiao', and compared its DNA to that of other wild and farmed varieties. (All the cultivars belong to the same species, Litchi chinensis).

The research shows that the lychee tree, Litchi chinensis, was likely domesticated more than once: Wild lychees originated in Yunnan in southwestern China, spread east and south to Hainan Island, and then were domesticated independently in each of these two locations, the analysis suggests.

In Yunnan, people began cultivating very early-flowering varieties, and in Hainan, late-blooming varieties that bear fruit later in the year. Eventually, interbreeding between cultivars from these two regions led to hybrids, including varieties, like 'Feizixiao', that remain extremely popular today.

The exact timing of these events is uncertain. For instance, the study suggests that one milestone, the evolutionary split between L. chinensis populations in Yunnan and Hainan, which took place before domestication, could have occurred around 18,000 years ago. But that is only an estimate; other solutions are possible. Still, the analysis provides a fascinating look at the evolutionary history of lychees and their link with humans.

When will this lychee tree flower? A simple genetic test could tell

The study not only adds new chapters to the history of the lychee; it also provides an in-depth look at flowering time, a hugely important trait in agriculture.

"Early-maturing lychees versus late-maturing lychees came from different places and were domesticated independently," says Albert, PhD, Empire Innovation Professor of Biological Sciences in the UB College of Arts and Sciences. "This, by itself, is an interesting story, but we also wanted to know what causes these differences: Why do these varieties fruit and flower at different times?"

By comparing the DNA of many lychee varieties, the team identified a genetic variant that could be used to create a simple test for identifying early- and late-blooming lychee plants.

The variant is a deletion - a chunk of missing DNA - that lies near two genes associated with flowering, and may help to control the activity of one or both of them.

Yunnan cultivars that bloom very early have the deletion, inheriting it from both parents. Hainan varieties that mature late do not have it at all. And Feizixiao - a hybrid with nearly equal amounts of DNA from each of the two regional populations - is "heterozygous" for the deletion, meaning that it has only one copy inherited from one parent. This makes sense, as Feizixiao flowers early, but not extremely early.

"This is very useful for breeders. Because the lychee is perishable, flowering times have been important to extending the season for which the lychee is available in markets," Albert says.

Sequencing the lychee genome is only the start

The team at SCAU initiated the lychee genome study as part of a bigger project that hopes to greatly expand what we know about the DNA of important flowering plants within the same family, Sapindaceae.

" Sapindaceae is a large family that includes many economically important plants," Xia says. "So far, only a few of them, including lychee, longan, rambutan, yellowhorn and maple, have had their full genomes sequenced."

"We, the College of Horticulture at SCAU, are working on a large collaborative project of sequencing more Sapindaceae species native to China and of economic importance, such as rambutan, sapindus (soapberries) and balloon vine, aiming at broad and thorough comparative genomics investigations for Sapindaceae genomics," Xia adds. "The main research interests will be flowering, secondary metabolism leading to flavors and fragrances, flower and fruit development, among others."

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Lychee genome tells a colorful story about a colorful tropical fruit

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Radiant and flavorful, lychees were so beloved that they were domesticated not just once in ancient times, but independently in two different regions of China, a study finds.

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Mangosteen is a good source of vitamins C and B as well as the minerals copper and magnesium.

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The mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is grown widely in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Mangosteen is now commonly grown in Southeast Asia and some tropical areas in central America.

Mangosteen can be used in smoothies and salads, it can be hard to come by however.

The mangosteen was used for many traditional medicines in Southeast Asia. It was also highly valued for its delicious and exotic taste.

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Rambutan originally comes from Southeast Asia, and that area is still the main producer.

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The Rambutan fruit has vitamin A, B9, B3, B2, and B1

The Rambutan fruits minerals are Copper, Potassium, Iron and more.

This fruits main use is for smoothies or to make spreads like jam and jellies.

This fruit is often used for celebrations in Southeast Asia.

Health Benefits of Rambutan

WebMD

https://www.webmd.com › diet › health-benefits-rambutan

Rambutan: Benefits, Nutrition, and Risks - Health

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Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, potassium, folate, and manganese

Comes from Italy.

This fruit is very similar to broccoli. it has lots of little buds on it and very green.

Today it comes from Italy and Rome.

Usually people will steam it or roast it.

Romanesco, also known as "cavolo broccolo romanesco" in Italian, originated in Italy, specifically the Lazio region around Rome. This fruit has been around for a long time now, about the 16th century.

https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-romanesco/

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/romanesco/

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Durians are known to be grown in hot, tropical climates, typically in temperatures ranging from 76- 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The soil needs to be rich in order for the original tree to sprout.

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Dragon fruit is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium

Dragon fruit comes from southern mexico

and it is now grown in Asia

Dragon fruit is used in salads smoothies and desserts

in Asia, it's seen as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune

https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/dragon-fruit-how-to-enjoy-this-antioxidant-rich-fruit

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dragon-fruit

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vitamins A and C, as well as minerals like potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

native to subtropical South America, originating from the region stretching from southern Brazil through Paraguay to northern Argentina.

desserts and drinks to savory dishes and even marinades.

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Packed with vitamins A, C, and B6, custard apples are excellent for supporting healthy hair. These vitamins contribute to stronger hair growth, help prevent hair breakage, and maintain a nourished scalp.

Custard apples, also known as cherimoyas or chirimoyas, are native to South America, specifically regions like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia

fruit salads, ice creams, milk shakes and yoghurt drinks

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https://www.britannica.com/plant/custard-apple

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It is most known to be used for a food ingredient because of its both savory and sweet taste and texture. It is also used for medicine in South East Asia.

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vitamins and minerals: vitamin-C, folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6 and vitamin A

origin: southeast asia

growing regions: Malaysia, its place of origin, Indonesia and Thailand. It is also grown in Sri Lanka, South India and Australia.

Culinary uses: good ingredients for desserts, ice cream or sorbet, and added to shaved iced drinks together with other fruits such as avocado and young coconut

cultural significance: In Southeast Asia, durian is an essential part of social and culinary traditions and is revered in the realm of culture.

References: https://www.alimentarium.org/en/fact-sheet/durian#:~:text=A%20popular%20fruit%20in%20South,Lanka%2C%20South%20India%20and%20Australia.

and

https://research.utm.my/ibd/project/exploring-the-nutritional-contents-and-benefits-of-durian-durio-zibethinus/#:~:text=Durian%20contains%20vitamins%20such%20as,protein%20and%20beneficial%20dietary%20fibre.

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Some exotic fruits are difficult to obtain.

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Rambutan is known for its vitamin C content, also contains small amounts of vitamin B6 and folate.

Native to Malaysian indonesian regions

Rambutan tends to be used for making jams or some curries

Rambutan is a symbol of abundance and prosperity

https://www.health.com/rambutan-benefits-8599712

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/rambutans#:~:text=The%20rambutan%20tree%20Nephelium%20lappaceum,smooth%20edges%20and%20pointed%20tips.

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kiwano

vitamin C, vitamin A, zinc, and lutein.

ative to the semi-arid regions of central and southern Africa, specifically the Kalahari Desert. central and southern Africa

Kiwano melons are typically eaten raw, but can also be used in salads, smoothies, or even savory dishes like salsa or tacos.

a vital source of hydration and nutrition for the Khoisan people of the Kalahari Desert

sources

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9137901/

https://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2016/02/26/the-kiwano-and-pepino-crops-for-the-back-forty/

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The vitamins and minerals that are in a guava are vitamin C and A,and also minerals like potassium,magnesium,and fiber.

The guava fruit originated in southern Mexico,Central America, and Northern South America.

History behind the guava fruit is that there is archaeological evidence suggesting its use in Peru as early as 2500 BC

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Vitamins in Durians include:

Vitamin C

Vitamin B

Vitamin A

Thiamine

Riboflavin

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This is a Durian fruit. It originates from South East Asia, particularly Borneo, Sumatra, and Malay peninsula.

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I got the information from Google

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durian is a symbol of abundance in Asia

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its rich in vitamin C and A and can lower chances of a stroke.They are from Texas and are still grown the most in North America.they are in salads,drinks,some desserts and even just to eat raw.

Google.com

HopkinsMedicine.org

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Rambutan holds cultural significance in Southeast Asia as a culinary delight, a sign of abundance, and a part of many cultural traditions and holidays. The fruit is often used in drinks such as margaritas and martinis during these celebrations. The rambutan flowers are associated with love and abundance.

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Rambutan is most commonly used in desserts like ice cream and pudding because of its creamy and sweet taste.

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All about the rambutan fruit - hospitality | Magazine

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The spiky relative of the lychee is a little sweeter with a hint of acidity.

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They are most commonly grown in Thailand, accounting for half the world's production.

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Rambutan originates from the Indonesia-Malaysia area

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Rambutan originates from the Indonesia-Malaysia area

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Rambutans are small, oval to round fruits, averaging 3 to 5 centimeters in diameter, and grow in loose, hanging clusters of 10 to 20 fruits. There are many different…

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Ackee holds significant cultural importance in Jamaica, being the national fruit and a key ingredient in the national dish, ackee and saltfish, which symbolizes resilience and the island's history, particularly its connection to the transatlantic slave trade.

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Ackee is typically cooked with salt fish and is served as a popular Jamaican dish

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Ackee originates from tropical west africa

Ackee is now commonly grown in Jamaica

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this is used in both sweet and savory dishes. It is mostly found in desserts and pastries though.

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Austronesian cultures believe that coconuts represent life, growth, and sustenance.

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Coconut milk adds thickness and sweetness to soups, curries and desserts. Coconut oil is used as a butter alternative. Shredded coconut can be used for flavor and texture on dessert. Coconut water is used for smoothies. Coconut flavored dishes exist in many forms around the world.

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in Southeast Asia, it is known as the "king of the fruits" and holds significance for its unique flavor and aroma

LINKS:

www.duriansupplier.com/blog/the-cultural-significance-of-durian-a-journey-through-regions-and-traditions

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/durian-fruit

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The durian fruit can come in many varieties, but it's commonly known for its spiky outer shell and strong smell. Compared to other fruits, durian has a very high nutrition content.

Durian is a unique tropical fruit.

It's popular in Southeast Asia, where it's nicknamed "the king of fruits." Durian is very high in nutrients, containing more than most other fruits.

However, it also gets a bad rap due to its strong smell.

This article tells you everything you need to know about durian.

Durian is a tropical fruit distinguished by its large size and spiky, hard outer shell.

It has a pungent smell, custard-like flesh with large seeds.

There are several varieties, but the most common one is Durio zibethinus.

The fruit's flesh can range in color. It's most commonly yellow or white, but can also be red or green.

Durian grows in tropical regions around the world, particularly in the Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

The fruit can grow up to 1 foot (30 cm) long and 6 inches (15 cm) wide. A typical durian fruit has about 2 cups (486 grams) of edible pulp.

SUMMARY
Durian is a tropical fruit that grows in countries in Southeast Asia. It has a spiky outer shell and a pungent flesh that can vary in color.

Durian is used in sweet and savory dishes. Both the creamy flesh and seeds are edible, though the seeds need to be cooked.

The flavor is described as tasting like cheese, almonds, garlic, and caramel all at once.

Common food preparations of durian fruit include:

juice

seeds, boiled or roasted

soup

candy, ice cream, and other desserts

side dish

It's also used in traditional medicine and has some medicinal properties that are currently being studied.

SUMMARY
Durian is an ingredient in both sweet and savory Southeast Asian dishes. It's also used in traditional medicine.

Durian is very high in nutrients compared to most other fruits.

One cup (243 grams) of pulp provides ():

This nutrient profile makes durian one of the most nutritious fruits worldwide.

It's also rich in healthy plant compounds, including anthocyanins, carotenoids, polyphenols, and flavonoids. Many of these function as antioxidants ().

SUMMARY
Durian is a very nutritious fruit that's rich in fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, and various healthy plant compounds.

All parts of the durian plant - leaves, husk, roots, and fruit - have been used in traditional Malaysian medicine to treat various illnesses, including high fever, jaundice, and skin conditions ().

Studies suggest that durian fruit offers the following health benefits (, ):

Reduces cancer risk. Its antioxidants may neutralize cancer-promoting free radicals. In one test-tube study, durian extract prevented a strain of breast cancer cells from spreading.

Prevents heart disease. Several compounds in durian may help reduce cholesterol levels and your risk of atherosclerosis, or the hardening of your arteries.

Fights infection. The rind contains compounds that have antibacterial and anti-yeast properties.

Lowers blood sugar. Durian has a lower glycemic index (GI) than many other tropical fruits, meaning it may spike blood sugar levels less.

While these studies show promise, many have been done on animals or in test tubes. No solid claims can be made until the health benefits of durian have been confirmed by controlled studies in people.

SUMMARY
Durian contains nutrients and plant compounds that may offer several health benefits, including for cancer, heart health, infections, and blood sugar control. However, no human studies have been conducted.

Consuming durian at the same time as alcohol can cause problems ().

Scientists believe that sulfur-like compounds in durian may prevent certain enzymes from breaking down alcohol, causing increased alcohol levels in your blood.

This could lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and heart palpitations ().

To be safe, avoid eating durian and drinking alcohol at the same time.

SUMMARY
Durian contains compounds that may prevent alcohol from being fully metabolized, causing symptoms like nausea and vomiting.

Opening a durian's hard, spiky shell often requires gloves or mitts to protect your hands.

You need to cut the shell with a knife and pry it open with your hands before gently removing the durian flesh.

You can then eat it fresh on its own, paired with sticky rice, or as an ingredient in various dishes.

You can find tutorials on how to open a durian fruit, as well as many recipes, online.

The flesh is also sold frozen, which slightly changes its texture, making it looser and more stringy.

Durian is also used in prepared foods, such as candy. Yet, while this may give you a sample of its flavor, it won't provide you with the health benefits.

SUMMARY
You can buy fresh or frozen durian and eat it directly or combined with other ingredients in recipes.

Opinions are mixed about durian's smell. Some people love it, while others hate it.

The smell is very strong and has been described as a combination of sulfur, sewage, fruit, honey, and roasted and rotting onions.

A study on the aromatic compounds in durian found 44 active compounds, including some that contribute to scents of skunk, caramel, rotten egg, fruit, and soup seasoning ().

The fruit's smell is so potent that it's banned in many hotels and public transport systems in Southeast Asia.

Your impression of the fruit depends on whether you smell the sweet-smelling or pungent compounds more strongly.

SUMMARY
Durian contains aromatic compounds that give it a strong smell. Some people enjoy the smell, while others hate it.

Durian fruit is incredibly high in healthy nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin C, minerals, plant compounds, healthy fats, and fiber.

However, the smell and taste may not be for everyone.

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Durian Fruit: Smelly but Incredibly Nutritious

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Durian fruit is a tropical fruit known for its unusual, spiky appearance and strong smell. Durian is also highly nutritious and has several health benefits.

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fertility and wealth

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/kiwano-melon#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2

https://www.anthrocervone.org/floridafolklife/horned-melon/

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7 Benefits of Kiwano (Horned Melon) — And How to Eat It

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Also known as horned melon or African horned cucumber, kiwano is an exotic, peculiar-looking fruit from the central and southern regions of Africa. Here are 7 benefits of kiwano melon and tips on how to eat it.

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Experts believe that coconuts originated in southeastern Asia, in countries like Indonesia, Papua new guinea, and Melanesia. They are grown today in most tropical regions but come mainly from India and Indonesia.

https://source.washu.edu/2011/06/deep-history-of-coconuts-decoded/

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Coconuts contain iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium as well as fiber and small amounts of vitamins. https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-coconut.

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Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or pitahaya, is native to southern Mexico and along the Pacific coasts of Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. Dragon fruit is currently grown in Asia, Mexico, Central America, South America and Israel.

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https://research.utm.my/ibd/project/exploring-the-nutritional-contents-and-benefits-of-durian-durio-zibethinus/#:~:text=Durian%20contains%20vitamins%20such%20as,protein%20and%20beneficial%20dietary%20fibre.

https://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/durian.php

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Nutritional and medicinal properties of Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola): A review

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Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola), a popular fruit in many parts of the world, is considered to have many beneficial nutritional and medicinal effects. However, harmful nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effects have also been described. In this review, we…

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Durians are a big part of Southeast Asia culture and is used for ceremonies as well as everyday consumption.

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Star fruit has been relatively tricky to grow in the US, which is generally cooler and drier than the areas the plant is native to. It requires rich soil, and is sensitive to cooler temperatures and wind. In Florida, where growers are looking for other fruits to supplement citrus and avocado crops, there has been a decent-sized commercial star fruit industry since the 1970s. Today, researchers are looking at how cover crops can be used to support increased growth of the fruit, which would also cut back on the industry's use of fertilizer by developing biodiverse, fertile soil.

Pesticides

Star fruit plants are susceptible to some insect pests including aphids and mites. Commercial producers may use pesticides, but growers using biological methods, such as releasing predatory wasps to control pests, have seen success. To avoid potential toxic exposure, purchase organic star fruit when possible.

Water

As star fruits are native to subtropical and tropical climates, the plant has high water needs.

Seasonality

Star fruits are harvested during two periods in South Florida; from August to September and December through February. Depending on the grower's planting schedule, you can likely find local the fruit year round.

Geography

Carambola is grown commercially throughout Southeast Asia, Australia and South American. It is also grown commercially in the Southern United States; Florida represents approximately 90 percent of US production, with the remaining mostly being grown in Hawai'i.

Eating Star Fruit

To cut the fruit, place on a cutting board and gently run a sharp knife along each of the five ridges (or "star points"), removing and discarding the brown outer edge. Hold the star fruit horizontally and cut crosswise to your desired thickness; the pieces will look like stars. Use the tip of the knife to remove the seeds. The fruit can be cut down into smaller pieces, but the iconic shape is half the fun of using the tropical fruit.

Storing

If you buy a green carambola, you can store it at room temperature (away from sunlight) for a few days, and it will turn to yellow. Store star fruit with brown ridges in the refrigerator for up to four days to avoid over ripening. (Overripe fruit will have brown spots all over and can have a fermented flavor.)

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Star fruit has been relatively tricky to grow in the US, which is generally cooler and drier than the areas the plant is native to. It requires rich soil, and is sensitive to cooler temperatures and wind.

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Star fruit, or carambola, is a versatile fruit used both raw and cooked in a variety of culinary preparations, including salads, smoothies, desserts, and even savory dishes, and also has some traditional medicinal uses

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Durians are most commonly used to eat, but they also have other uses:

Juices

Desserts

Skin treatments

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Durians thrive and grow well in hot, humid tropical climates with fertile and well-drained soils. They are usually grown at an elevation between 100-800 meters.

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What is the Cultural meaning?

In Southeast Asian cultures, rambutan holds cultural significance as a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and vitality, with its vibrant appearance and unique taste making it a culinary delight and a part of traditional rituals and celebrations.

Links:

https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=f5af61c8-6be6-4ec3-bc4e-d6a4c08c55b8

fact-sheet-rambutan.pdf

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | (.gov)

https://dpi.wi.gov › files › imce › school-nutrition

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The durian comes from Malaysia, Bornea, and Indonesia in Southeast Asia.

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Common Names: Civet Fruit, Stinkvrucht Genus: Durio Species: zibethinus

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Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, is not a country itself, but is shared between three countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brune

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You can enjoy it fresh as a snack or toss it into fruit salads for a tropical twist. It also shines in desserts, often featured in traditional Southeast Asian recipes. For a refreshing drink, consider using rambutan in smoothies or as a garnish in cocktails, adding a unique flair to your beverages.

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https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2022/01/002.html#:~:text=The%20research%20shows%20that%20the,two%20locations%2C%20the%20analysis%20suggests.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lychee

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Lychee genome tells a colorful story about a colorful tropical fruit

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Radiant and flavorful, lychees were so beloved that they were domesticated not just once in ancient times, but independently in two different regions of China, a study finds.

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Durians have a variety of vitamins, some of them being:

Vitamin C

Thiamine

Riboflavin

Niacin

B6

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Exploring the Nutritional Contents and Benefits of Durian (Durio zibethinus)

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B vitamins, potassium, and vitamin C.

The jackfruit came from the tropical regions of South and South-East Asia, particularly India and Bangladesh.

The growing region India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the rainforests of the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. Jackfruit is used in cooking as a
This mild-flavored tropical fruit is most often used as a vegan-friendly alternative to pulled pork and chicken. the significance of jackfruit is to help you manage your weight and blood sugar, promote healthy skin, and keep your heart healthy. Jackfruit

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jackfruit

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this can commonly be used in sweet and savory dishes. Particularly, the durian is used in desserts and pastries and can even just be eaten plain.

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tar fruit, or carambola, is a versatile fruit used both raw and cooked in a variety of culinary preparations, including salads, smoothies, desserts, and even savory dishes, and also has some traditional medicinal uses.

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The durian's seeds is sometimes cooked in dishes and it's often eaten raw.

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as a food source, particularly in Africa, and is consumed fresh, used in salads, smoothies, or even as a decorative garnish

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Durian is a tropical fruit distinguished by its large size and spiky, hard outer shell.

It has a pungent smell, custard-like flesh with large seeds.

There are several varieties, but the most common one is Durio zibethinus.

The fruit’s flesh can range in color. It’s most commonly yellow or white, but can also be red or green.

Durian grows in tropical regions around the world, particularly in the Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Fruit can grow to 1 feet. It's smelly but says taste good. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/durian-fruit#what-it-is

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In southeast Asia, they are seen as a sign of good luck. They're believed to bring prosperity and fend off negativity.

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southern Africa, specifically the savannah regions of the Kalahari Desert 

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southern Africa, specifically the savannah regions of the Kalahari Desert 

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commonly grow in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States

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korean banana

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 drink

Serves 1

Amount Per ServingCalories237% Daily Value*Total Fat 0.6g1%Saturated Fat 0.3gTrans Fat 0gPolyunsaturated Fat 0.1gCholesterol 4.9mg2%Sodium 104.2mg5%Total Carbohydrate 51.7g19%Dietary Fiber 3.1g11%Sugars 39.5gProtein 9.5g19%

Vitamin A1%

Vitamin C11%

Calcium23%

Vitamin D0%

Magnesium14%

Vitamin B1251%

the banana came from Southeast Asia and most farmed by the Philippines\

and is most popular is Korean banana milk

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Lychees have been grown in China since ancient times, with records of cultivation dating back about 2,000 years. Fresh lychees were an object of such desire that in the Tang Dynasty, one emperor set up a dedicated horse relay to deliver the fruits to the imperial court from harvests made far to the south.

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Star fruit, also known as carambola, is believed to have originated in Sri Lanka and the Malayan archipelago (Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines), and has been cultivated in Southeast Asia and Malaysia for centuries.

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Star fruit — or carambola — is a sweet and sour fruit that has the shape of a five-point star. The skin is edible and the flesh has a mild, sour flavor that makes it popular in a number of dishes. The star fruit is yellow or green in color. tar fruit is a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and contains smaller amounts of vitamin A, B5, folate, copper, potassium, and magnesium. Starfruit, also known as carambola, is believed to have originated in tropical Southeast Asia, specifically in regions like Malaysia and Indonesia. Starfruit, or carambola, is commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions, with significant production in Southeast Asia, Australia, and South America, as well as in Florida and Hawaii in the United States. Star fruit can be added to food raw, cooked, or juiced, and used in various ways, including as a garnish, in salads, desserts, savory dishes, and even in drinks and preserves. Starfruit, or carambola, holds cultural significance in various regions, particularly in Southeast Asia, where it's used in traditional medicine, cuisine, and even folklore, with the Filipino word "balimbing" metaphorically representing political turncoats.

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sweet, slightly spicy, honey/apricot flavour

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Nutritional value: Contains lots of vitamin A and C. As well as minerals like potassium, manganese, and phosphorus.

Origin: Originated in China/Northeast India. To grow you need lots of sunlight, well drained soil, and shelter.

Culinary uses: Some people eat them raw in salads, some people glaze them with balsamic. Its also paired with pork, and sometimes chocolate pudding

Cultural significance: Represents good luck, prosperity, and longevity

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There are many different ways to eat a rambutan; either raw, in a smoothie, in a fruit salad, and many ways more.

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Dragon’s beard? No! It’s rambutan, also known as the hairy lychee! In Malaysian, “rambut” actually translates to hair. Find out more here.…