Indonesian Special Fruit That Slowly Begins To Disappear

Indonesia is a tropical country that has biodiversity, so the fruit is abundant. Apparently, most of the fruits in Indonesia are difficult to find in other parts of the world, This is because the natural conditions in various countries are different.

Even some Indonesian fruits slowly began to disappear with the loss of land, also due to extreme weather. Like some of the fruits below.

1. lahung

Lahung, this durian-like fruit originates from Kalimantan. The color tends to be more blackish red with sharp prickly spikes. This fruit is often referred to as the durian version of Borneo.


2. Kedondong

Kedondong has a variety of sizes with green outside color and the inside is rather yellowish. The taste tends to be more acidic even though it's cooked. This fruit can only be found in the Southeast Asian region, especially Indonesia.


3. Salak

Salak with rough texture on the outside actually grows in the southwest part of Java and South Sumatra. Then, slowly cultivated in Southeast Asian countries, such as Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. Salak pondoh is one of the most favorite types.


4. Rambutan

Named rambutan because the outside is like having hair. The color of the skin is reddish when ripe, but the flesh remains white with seeds inside. Usually thrives in December.


5. Menteng

Menteng, or other names, come from Java, especially Jakarta and Bogor. However, now menteng is hard to find, and even tends to be rare. The taste tends to be acidic with a yellowish and green color.


6. Rukam.

Rukam or rukem is often used for jam. Before eating, this fruit must be massaged first on the outside. If not, then the sour taste will appear on the tongue.


7. Gandaria

8. Gowok

This fruit comes from Java, Sulawesi and Kalimantan. Usually found in wild forests, it turns out this fruit can also grow in ordinary house yards. Gowok fruit is taken when it is ripe, then eaten immediately, the taste was fresh.




9. Keledang

Keledang originates from Kalimantan. The taste tends to be sweet with a shape similar to jackfruit



10. Kemang

Kemang originated from Sumatra and Kalimantan which spread to the surrounding area in Semananjung Malaya. This fruit can be eaten immediately when it is ripe, can also be mixed with ice. The taste tends to be sour and sweet with a fairly pungent odor.