http://www.vietnam.com vietnam.com - Guide Food & Drink http://www.vietnam.com/images/content/img_logo.gif http://www.vietnam.com http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-guava-oi.html Guava originated in the tropical region of Central Americas and reached South-East Asia approximately in the 17th century. Guava fruit is either round or pear-shaped, with thin dark green skin which becomes yellowish green as the fruits ripen. http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-guava-oi.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_322.jpg 100 68 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-custard-apple-mang-cau.html In Vietnam, there are basically two kinds of custard apples: firm and soft. Both varieties can have various round or oval shapes. The peel is thick, green, and covered with white or green pollen. The pulp is white and contains black inedible seeds. http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-custard-apple-mang-cau.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_320.jpg 100 75 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-jackfruit.html Jackfruit (Quả Mít) is a native Asian fruit, where it is considered a delicacy. It came originally from India, before reaching Viet Nam. Jackfruits come in many shapes and sizes, although generally they are oblong or pear shaped. They can grow to... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-jackfruit.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_46.jpg 100 69 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-waterapple-qu-roi-qu-o.html Waterapple is native to the South-East Asia and Pacific Islands. The colour of the fruit varies from pale green to ruby red. The fruit is bell-shaped and is about 5 cm in diameter, the centre is hollow and filled with woolly fibres and brown seeds. http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-waterapple-qu-roi-qu-o.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_352.jpg 100 68 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-star-apple-v-sa.html Star apple is a fruit commonly grown in orchards of central and southern parts of Viet Nam, the most famous are located in Can Tho Province in the Mekong Delta. The Vietnamese name is Vu Sua (milk from the breast). No better word can describe ... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-star-apple-v-sa.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_350.jpg 100 69 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-green-dragon-thanh-long.html Thanh Long (Green Dragon) is the name of a newly cultivated fruit in Viet Nam. The fruit weighs from 200 to 500 grams, and has pink or dark-red colour. The ripe fruit looks like the kohlrabi cabbage and has an oval shape. When ripe, ... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-green-dragon-thanh-long.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_328.jpg 100 75 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-sapodilla-hng-xim-sa-p-ch.html Sapodilla was imported to Viet Nam a long time ago, brought from Central America. In the late decades, sapodilla has been widely planted in the whole country. Two popular species of sapodilla grown in Viet Nam: orange pulp and white-yellow pulp ... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-sapodilla-hng-xim-sa-p-ch.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_348.jpg 100 69 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-rambutan-chom-chom.html The Rambutan, also known unofficially as Hairy Cherry, comes originally from the Malaysia peninsular, where the name Rambutan came from the Malay word 'rambut' for hair. Today, a lot of rambutan is grown in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta area. ... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-rambutan-chom-chom.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_346.jpg 100 71 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-long-nhn-longan-dragon-eye-fruit.html Long Nhãn (means in Vietnamese Dragon Eye) grows in many provinces in the Viet Nam. The Long Nhãn is a close relative to the lychee. Long Nhãn fruit is about 2 cm in diameter, with brownish and brittle peel. The peel only has to be ... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-long-nhn-longan-dragon-eye-fruit.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_340.jpg 100 74 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-mango-xoi.html Mango became in recent years popular in Western countries and an important export article. Mango plants are widely grown in the Southern provinces. There are many varieties of mangoes, including the Cat mango (Ben Cat mango), Tuong mango... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-mango-xoi.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_342.jpg 94 83 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-durian-sau-rieng.html Durien is very very special: either you love it or you can't stand it. But one thing is clear: it smells unpleasant, unless you are eating it. Durian has indeed a special tempting smell. The strong smell (or fragrance?) can go straight to your .. http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-durian-sau-rieng.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_318.jpg 100 75 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-mangosteen-mang-cut.html Mangosteen is a fruit that is unique to South-East Asia. The fruit is very hard to grow. It takes 8-15 years for a tree to bear fruits. The rind of the mangosteen is dark purple marked by a yellowish resin. To eat: Cut through the skin around ... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-mangosteen-mang-cut.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_326.jpg 100 73 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-pomelo-buoi.html Pomelo (or Chinese grapefruit) is a member citrus family. It comes in pink or yellow varieties when ripe, is somewhat like a large grapefruit, but much sweeter in flavour and with much less bitterness. To eat, use a knife to carve the green ... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-pomelo-buoi.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_344.jpg 100 75 http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-papaya-du-du.html The papaya has its roots in Central America, now spreads throughout South-East Asia. The papaya tree bears only either male or female flowers, only female trees produce fruits. Papaya is sold all year round, especially in the south. To eat: ... http://www.vietnam.com/listing/fruits-of-viet-nam-papaya-du-du.html http://www.vietnam.com/custom/image_files/photo_324.jpg 100 60