Description
The fruit is elliptical in shape, reaching up to 4 cm in length and approximately 2.5 cm in width. The outer skin is green, covered with a small amount of rust-brown soft hairs or may be hairless. Each fruit contains one seed.
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Flowering period: May to July
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Fruiting period: October to April (of the following year)
The fruit has a distinct and complex flavor, combining bitterness, astringency, sourness, and sweetness. The initial taste is predominantly bitter and astringent, followed by a sweet aftertaste with a cooling sensation. The sweet flavor is long-lasting, leaving a lingering impression on the palate.
Nutritional Content (per 100g of fruit pulp):
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Reducing sugars: 3.45 g
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Non-reducing sugars: 1.2 g
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Crude fat: 9.63 g
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Crude protein: 2.95 g
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Vitamin C: 33.16 mg
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 1.67 mg
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