Popular Thai Fruits

In spring, as it is known, the freshest vegetables and fruits appear on the shelves of markets and shops. In Russia, both local products and imported from abroad are popular. Often at the height of the summer season, you can meet on the shelves and some exotic fruits of Thailand. However, some species can be tried only by coming to this country.

Among the most interesting fruits should be noted mangosteen. It is considered one of the most powerful antioxidants. The pulp of mangosteen contains 43 xanthones. These active substances neutralize free radicals. For example, in aloe contains only one xanthone.

The mangosteen tree grows to twenty-five meters in height. It can bear fruit for a hundred years. These Thai fruits are considered the most expensive. Mangostins are widespread in the forests of India, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The flesh of the fetus is used. It looks like garlic lobules. The pulp is juicy and sweet, has a pleasant aroma and a slight sourness. According to tourists, the taste of mangosteen can not be confused with any other fruit. Pulp is also used in the preparation of juice, which is distinguished by its exquisite taste.

Over the centuries, the medicinal properties of mangosteen have been used in medicine. Fruits are used as an anesthetic and antipyretic.

Thai fruits often have an original appearance. For example, the Baltic herring looks very original. His thin skin is like a snake skin. For this, the herring is referred to as a "snake fruit". Its size is similar to a fig. A light flesh is used, which consists of two or one lobules.

The high content of tannin gives these Thai fruits an astringent taste. Distantly it is similar to the taste of pineapple, but the fruits are not so juicy. The flesh can be quite dry and crumbly or crunchy and moist with sourness.

Tamarinds are another Thai fruit. Fruits contain vitamins, organic acids, pectic substances, sugar. The pulp is represented by a brown viscous mass having a pleasant, sourish taste. These Thai fruits are used as an acidifier in the preparation of various dishes. It also gives a somewhat pungent taste. It should be said that the acid, which contains these Thai fruits, has a significant difference from citrus. Tamarinds are used in the preparation of marinades and sauces for fish and meat. Ripe Thai fruits are used in the preparation of drinks and desserts.

Thai fruit is not only different in appearance. The fruit of durian is peculiar. It is forbidden to transport it in airplanes, bring it to many hotels. The fact is that this fetus produces a very unpleasant smell, very similar to the smell of sewage.

These Thai fruits have a fairly large shape with spikes. It should be said that, despite the unpleasant smell, the taste of the fruit is excellent. These Thai fruits are considered to be some of the most expensive, but this does not prevent them from being the most popular.

An outwardly visible fruit of long-tongue. It grows in the southern regions. This fruit is sold with large bunches. Its taste is neutral and watery. Thanks to this, you can quickly quench your thirst.