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Wax Jambu
Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand)Year-round in tropical regionsVery mild, crisp, refreshing
Did You Know?
In Taiwan, the wax apple (a similar variety) is one of the country's top specialty fruits — Taiwanese wax apples can be the size of a pear and intensely red.
Overview
Southeast Asia (Malaysia · Year-round in tropical regions · fruits
Wax jambu (rose apple, water apple, wax apple) is a tropical fruit with waxy, bell-shaped skin and crisp, refreshing, very mild flesh with high water content. Colors range from white to red.
Southeast Asia (Malaysia
Origin
Year-round in tropical regions
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Very mildcrisprefreshinghigh water contentslightly sweet with rose hint
Storage Tips
Refrigerate up to 3–5 days. Very perishable.
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How to Cook with Wax Jambu
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Eat fresh as a crisp, hydrating snack. Add to fruit salads or pickle in Southeast Asian cuisine. Dip in salt, chili, and sugar.
Substitutes
Jicama (crunch), cucumber (hydration), Asian pear
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Wax Jambu
Nutrition Highlights
fat
0.3
carbs
5.7
fiber
0.5
protein
0.6
calories
25
vitamin_c
22% DV
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginSoutheast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand)
SeasonYear-round in tropical regions
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Extremely hydrating (90%+ water), vitamin C, and fiber. Low calorie.
Wax Jambu Photos
5 photos showcasing Wax Jambu in its many forms
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Wax Jambu
fruits
OriginSoutheast Asia (Malaysia
SeasonYear-round in tropical regions
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Very mildcrisprefreshinghigh water contentslightly sweet with rose hint
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