Last night I tried Marang fruit

[Terpe]

It's Latin name is Artocarpus Odoratissimus which means sweet smell and sweet taste.

I'd never tried it before. Looks a bit Durian-like so I'd always avoided it.
I don't like Durian at all. Neither the smell nor the taste.

Anyway the Marang is really very nice indeed. I'll keep buying it for as long as it's available.
Yes it's sweet and it has a delicate but distinctive flavour. But for such a big fruit there's not such a lot inside for eating.
Once the outside is opened the 'arils' can easily be seen and gotten to. Arils are those 'bulbs' inside that are the succulent fruit (you eat) encasing the largish seeds (you don't eat). It's tasty, cheap as chips and available now all over the local markets.

Marang is allegedly helpful in a wide range of potential health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, preventing some types of cancer, lowering risk of eye and digestive problems, and has a positive effect upon blood sugar which can help keep appetite in check. (seems not to be able to keep my appetite in check)

It also contains fiber which can relieve or prevent constipation. (means keeps you regular)

Marang is a rich source of beta-carotene, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, niacin, phosphorous, protein, retinol, riboflavin, thiamine and vitamin A and C.

Marang is quite a large fruit for P30:-

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It's the shiney white bulbs or Arils that are eaten (don't eat the stone)

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[proudMummy]

The stones can actually be dried, roasted and eaten Terpe. Not to everyone's taste but we liked eating them. :)

[Terpe]

The stones can actually be dried, roasted and eaten Terpe. Not to everyone's taste but we liked eating them. :)

Wow, that's an interesting idea. Well worth a try I think. I let you know how I get on.
Thanks for the tip.

I know you're from Davao City originally.
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[proudMummy]

Wow, that's an interesting idea. Well worth a try I think. I let you know how I get on.
Thanks for the tip.

I know you're from Davao City originally.
:xxgrinning--00xx3:

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You're welcome. We like using/making use of all the parts of a plant/fruit if possible.
Same with jackfruit if you're a fan of it or have tried it. :smile:

[Terpe]

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You're welcome. We like using/making use of all the parts of a plant/fruit if possible.
Same with jackfruit if you're a fan of it or have tried it. :smile:

I've tried Jackfruit but I'm not keen on it and don't eat it for pleasure only to be sociable. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Durian is another matter. I've tried it but sorry to say it's not my cup of tea at all.
I don't eat it, not even to be sociable :NoNo:

[imagine]

Yes I eat marang now and again, nice taste.

Lita makes marang float, it's yummy! :hubbahubba:

There's another fruit I like here too. I can't remember what it's called but grows plentifully.

It's a tree fruit, small, red with spiky outer layer. Has a large pip in the middle but very nice to eat, and I believe this has good health benefits too.

[proudMummy]

I've tried Jackfruit but I'm not keen on it and don't eat it for pleasure only to be sociable. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Durian is another matter. I've tried it but sorry to say it's not my cup of tea at all.
I don't eat it, not even to be sociable :NoNo:

I don't blame you at all. There are some Davaoeños who don't eat durian you know, so nothing to worry about the social aspect. I miss durian though. :smile:

[proudMummy]

Yes I eat marang now and again, nice taste.

Lita makes marang float, it's yummy! :hubbahubba:

There's another fruit I like here too. I can't remember what it's called but grows plentifully.

It's a tree fruit, small, red with spiky outer layer. Has a large pip in the middle but very nice to eat, and I believe this has good health benefits too.


Are you talking about rambutan Imagine? It's small, round, red and spiky. The edible bit inside is a bit similar to lychee.

[imagine]

Are you talking about rambutan Imagine? It's small, round, red and spiky. The edible bit inside is a bit similar to lychee.

I will ask Lita when she gets home. I'm sure it's another name, maybe malaybalay call it something different. Oh I'll google rambutan for an image :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I'm back. Yes that is it; I recognise the photos. They are annoying though, when they keep dropping on your tin roof! :icon_lol:

[Michael Parnham]

I will ask Lita when she gets home. I'm sure it's another name, maybe malaybalay call it something different. Oh I'll google rambutan for an image :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I'm back. Yes that is it; I recognise the photos. They are annoying though, when they keep dropping on your tin roof! :icon_lol:

Very nice, love them! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

I will ask Lita when she gets home. I'm sure it's another name, maybe malaybalay call it something different. Oh I'll google rambutan for an image :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I'm back. Yes that is it; I recognise the photos. They are annoying though, when they keep dropping on your tin roof! :icon_lol:

I love Rambutan too. :hubbahubba:

We consume large quantities of fruits, especially bananas. :hubbahubba:

[imagine]

Rambutan? Lita calls them tambis. Maybe its the Bisiyan name for them!

[proudMummy]

Rambutan? Lita calls them tambis. Maybe it's the Bisiyan name for them.

Hmmm, as far as I know tambis is a different fruit. Red, pink or green that is shaped like a bell. I just googled it. :)

[imagine]

Ah yes, I was confused. :olddude: It is tambis which falls on our tin roof, like a kind of apple.

The spiky one Rambutan, is the one I thought grew above our roof, but Rambutan is the one I like to eat.

[cheekee]

Has anyone else tried Lansones ?

[imagine]

peter, i recomend you try marang mousse,

we walked down to goldie locks last night as i was feeling pekish for something nice and sweet or cake ect, anywaywhile i was filling my basket with choc chip cookies, i spotted they had marang mousse, so i bought one to try,:hubbahubba: oh it was sooooooo delicious :hubbahubba:

im sure there must be a goldie locks in davao, you must try it:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Anne2014]

You can also boil the Marang seeds Terpe. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I don't eat Durian too. Not all who's born and grew up in Mindanao likes Durian.:NoNo:

[Terpe]

peter, i recomend you try marang mousse,

we walked down to goldie locks last night as i was feeling pekish for something nice and sweet or cake ect, anywaywhile i was filling my basket with choc chip cookies, i spotted they had marang mousse, so i bought one to try,:hubbahubba: oh it was sooooooo delicious :hubbahubba:

im sure there must be a goldie locks in davao, you must try it:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Lots of Goldilocks stores here. I'll check out that mousse and if they have one I'll get it.
I like their Polvoron. Best around IMO

[Terpe]

You can also boil the Marang seeds Terpe. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Do you eat them directly after boiling Anne ?



I don't eat Durian too. Not all who's born and grew up in Mindanao likes Durian.:NoNo:

My wife had some in the fridge the other day.
Wrapped over and over in cling film but still highly whiffy when I opened the fridge door.
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[imagine]

i hate opening the fridge , always stinks of fish and other weird stuff, realy puts me off my appetite:cwm25:

[Anne2014]

Do you eat them directly after boiling Anne ?



My wife had some in the fridge the other day.
Wrapped over and over in cling film but still highly whiffy when I opened the fridge door.
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I was gonna say, the only downside is one has to peel off the coat of the seed after boiling. :icon_lol: You can add a lil bit of salt for flavour.

Though I don't eat Durian, I force myself to accept how it smells :cwm3:

[Terpe]

Has anyone else tried Lansones ?

Yes, very nice. Sweet and tasty but if I remember correctly lots of seeds ?

Haven't seen any in the market.
Maybe a short season.