Wax apple

Syzygium samarangense

fruit

A pink or red bell-shaped fruit with waxy skin and very juicy, spongy flesh, eaten fresh, often with chili salt.

Origin

Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is eaten whole, skin included; the cottony core and the seed, when there is one, are left.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Anthocyanins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Taiwan, dark-red varieties, “black pearls”, are sold as luxury fruits.