Tropical fruits at your table .. strange in shape and high nutritional value

Sanaa Nasrallah - Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia has a warm tropical climate and torrential rains for long periods of the year, and God has loved it abundantly in its agricultural product and many types of fruits that are home to it.

Some of these species are known in our Arab world as pineapples, bananas, mangoes, and kiwis, and some are considered rare even though some have recently appeared in Arab markets.

Tropical fruits are generally distinguished by their exotic shapes and thick crusts, which cover the fruits along with their scent and strong taste.

In addition, it is a treasure in its high nutritional value for its abundance of minerals and vitamins, along with monounsaturated fibers and fats. It is also a great source of vegetable protein, which makes it suitable for vegetarians and for diets. This report provides a quick overview of the most important types of tropical fruits.

Durian
It is considered the king of Malaysian fruit, and it is said to have the smell of hell and the taste of paradise, as it is characterized by its strong and unpleasant smell that Malaysian hotels prevent it from entering it.

It is a large green fruit with a hard and needle skin inside. The part that is eaten is large lobes, and the color ranges between yellow and white and there is red. It is distinguished by its creamy flavor and its strong flavor, and is considered to be the lover of Asian peoples.

Danny Dan, one of the fruit traders of Al-Jazeera Net, says that Drian has more than 130 varieties inside Malaysia, and Musang King is considered the best.

Deryan is considered one of the fruits that enjoy high calories, but it is good for the heart, is an anti-oxidant and cancer-fighting, and it contains vitamin C and B in addition to beneficial fats, minerals and fiber.

Jackfruit
It is a large green fruit in which there are yellow beads with a plastic texture and sweet aromatic smell, and it is characterized by its contain of protein, it is the most fruit on earth containing protein, for every cup of it contains three grams of protein, as it contains many minerals, vitamins and fibers It is recommended for diabetics and helps to strengthen the immune system.

Mangosteen
The Malaysians call it the Queen of the Fruit, distinguished by its purple color and from the inside, it contains a white fruit, divided into sweet and sour taste, rich in antioxidants and anti-aging.

It is also beneficial for mental health and concentration, reduces the risk of Alzheimer's and strokes, and protects against free radicals that cause cell damage.

Dragon Fruit
The color from the outside is fuchsia and from the inside it is fuchsia or white with black kiwi-like granules, and its creamy texture contains vitamins "C & B", which are rich in anti-oxidants and anti-aging, as they contain a high percentage of iron, calcium, and omega 3 and 6 It strengthens bones and joints, builds tissues and helps cleanse the body of toxins.

Star Fruit
It is distinguished by its green and yellow color and stellar shape. When it is cut, the pieces become like stars, have a plastic texture and taste between sweet and sour, and have an aromatic smell.

It is the highest undisputed fruit in terms of potassium, so it is recommended for patients with stress, and it protects against strokes and cramps, and is rich in vitamins, antibacterials and antioxidants.

Wired or Snake Fruit
Its skin is similar to the skin of a snake, and the white inside has a sweet taste and aromatic smell rich in potassium and beta-carotene, which is useful for treating eye problems. It is also used in skin treatments and reduces diarrhea.

Rose apples
It is an apple-like fruit with a red color and tastes close to guava, and it smells like roses. It is rich in vitamin C and is used in making rose water, sweets and jams.

Rambutan
It is named because it has hairy hair, and it is distinguished by its pink color and white interior.