Marang

Artocarpus odoratissimus

fruit

A large spiky fruit that opens by hand into very sweet, creamy white segments with a powerful scent.

Origin

Borneo and the southern Philippines (Mindanao)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The lobes are eaten raw, spitting out the seeds; once opened, the fruit spoils within hours, so it is eaten straight away.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Once ripe, it barely keeps a day: it is eaten on the spot.