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FRUIT : Mangosteen
, Durian , Jack
Fruit , Java Apple , Longan
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Mangosteen
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Common
name : Mangosteen
Thai name : Mangkhut
Scientific name : Garcinia mangostana Linna
Variety: It is an established fact there
is no genetic variation in mangosteen since it is
propagated apromictically.
Shape : Globular
Skin: thick and soft but firm when ripe
Color : when mature, rind pinkish red, when
ripe, dark puple: flesh white
Taste : sweet, mildly acidic and scented
Nutritional value : High in calcium, phosphorus,
vitamins B and C
Fruiting season : May-September
Storage: The fresh fruit can be kept for
5-7 days at room temperature (25-30 C). |
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| Durian |
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Common name: Durian
Thai name: Thurian
Scientific name: Durio zibethinus Murray
Varieties:
1 Mon Thong
Shape : Elongated; the bas has a pronounced
beak.
Weight : 2-5 kg.
Color : rind golden-brown; flesh creamy yellow
Taste : sweet and aromatic.
2 Chani
Shape : the base tapers to a point at the
stalk, the tip is broad, obtuse.
Weight : 2-4 kg
Color : rind greenish brown; flesh golden
yellow
Taste : sweet and very aromatic
3 Kradum Thong
Shape : globular with tiny funiform spines.
Weight : 2-3 kg
Color : rind greenish brown; flesh golden
yellow
Taste : sweet and aromatic.
Nutritional value : High in carbohydrate, protein,
calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A
Fruiting season : May-August; some off-season
varieties are available all year round.
Storage : The ripe fruit can be kept for
2-5 days at room temperature (25-30'C)
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| Jack
Fruit |
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Common Name : Jack fruit
Thai name : Khanun
Scientific name : Artocarpus heterophyllus
Lamk
Varieties : The yellow-flesh group
Shape : ovate or oblong
Weight : approximately 7-15 kg.
Color : rind when mature, yellowish-brown.
Nutritinal value : High in vitamin A, sulphur,
calcium and phosphorus.
Fruiting season : January - May
Storage : The seedy sections can be stored
in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, and in the deep-freeze
for more than 2 months. |
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| Java
Apple |
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Common name : Java apple
Thai name : Chomphu
Scientific name : Syzygium javanica
Nutritional value : High in vitamin C and
phosphorus.
Fruiting season : Three peaks, namely December-February,
April-May and September-December
Storage : Can be kept in room temerature
(25 'C) for a week |
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| Longan |
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Common name : Longan
Thai name : Lamyai
Scientific name : Euphoria longana Linn
Varieties :
1 Si Chomphu
Shape : flattened spherical-shaped
Color : rind brownish green, flesh pinkish
white
Taste : very sweet and midly scented.
2 E Dor
Shape : flattened sphere
Color : rind brown, flesh white
Taste : sweet and mildly scented.
3 Phet Sakhon
Shape : flattened sphere
Color : rind brown, flesh white
Taste : sweet
Nutritional value : High in vitamin C, calcium,
and phosphorus.,
Fruiting season : June - August
Storage : Fresh fruit can be kept for 2-3
days at room temperature (25-30'C) |
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