Round, often red colored fruit with prominent scales. The thin rind encloses the large mass of sweetly flavored white or red pulp and small black seeds.
Shape: pear shaped
Colour: taste: sweet and juicy.
Usage: eaten fresh. Make juice;
Nutrition: good source of vitamins c, b1 and phosphorus.
Season: availability: year round
Peak period: july-december.
Shape: ovate with rounded tip
Colour: bright green skin; yellowish orange flesh.
Taste: sweet, slightly sour and fragrant.
Usage: eaten fresh and frozen; make juice and jam.
Nutrition: good source of vitamins a, c, dietary fiber and various minerals.
Storage: 2-4 weeks 10-13oc
Season: availability: year round.
Peak period: dec. - apr.
