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Santol - FRESH FRUIT

Santol - FRESH FRUIT

Dhs. 185.00 AED
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Santol (Sandoricum koetjape) – The Sweet & Tangy Treasure!

Santol, also known as “cotton fruit,” is a tropical delicacy cherished across Southeast Asia. Its thick golden to reddish skin hides a soft, cottony pulp that clings to the seeds, delivering a unique balance of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors.

Why You’ll Like Santol:

Distinct Texture: Soft, cotton-like pulp that melts in your mouth while releasing a refreshing tang.

Bold Flavor: A lively combination of sweet and sour—often compared to a mix of peach, apple, and citrus, with a tropical twist.

Nutrient-Packed: Rich in vitamin C, calcium, and dietary fiber—supporting immunity, digestion, and overall wellness.

Perfect Ripeness Guide: Fruits are yellow and hard. Riper fruits lean sweeter, while firmer ones are more tangy.

Versatile Enjoyment: Enjoy fresh, sprinkled with chili salt, or turned into jams, candies, syrups, and refreshing juices. In Southeast Asia, Santol is also a prized ingredient in savory curries.

Each Santol is hand-selected at its peak to ensure you experience the authentic sweet-tangy burst it’s famous for.

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How to enjoy this fruit

A round fruit with a thick yellow-to-golden-brown rind. Inside are white, cotton-like sections of pulp clinging tightly to large seeds.

Before you try it

Never swallow the seeds, even with pulp attached. They are large and must be discarded.

When it’s ready

Santol is enjoyed while the outside is still firm. The yellow colour is a more useful cue than softness. A hard rind is normal; leaving it until it becomes very soft is unnecessary.

How to eat it

Make a careful shallow cut around the thick rind and open the fruit. Separate the white pulp from the seeds as well as you can, keeping every seed out of the portion you eat. The flesh has a sweet-sour flavour and naturally clings to the seeds.

How to store it

Keep whole fruit cool and enjoy promptly. Refrigerate it if you are not eating it soon. Cover any opened fruit and keep it chilled.