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Langsat / Lansium domesticum / is a species of fruit tree of the family Meliaceae. The Langsa is native to Malaysia, but is also cultivated in the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Hawaiian Islands and southern India.
Langsat grows freely in the forests of Sumatra. It is a symbol of one of the Thai provinces - Narrative. The tree reaches a height of 8 to 16 meters, and its fruits have a slightly bitter taste and pleasant aroma.
The fruits are ovoid, about 5 cm in diameter. They usually grow in clusters. The langsat has a brown shell on the outside and is firm and transparent on the inside. The sharp aroma of langoustine resembles that of grapefruit. In appearance, the fruits are slightly reminiscent of early potatoes.
The tree begins to bear fruit only when it reaches 12-15 years. On the other hand, when the tree reaches the age of 20, the yield jumps to 100 kg of fruit per year. The peak fruit season is between July and September, although they are available all year round.
The wood of the fruit tree is dense, heavy, hard and durable, which makes it suitable for the construction of rural houses in local areas. The largest manufacturers of langsat are Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. The production is mainly for domestic consumption, although some of them export fruit to Singapore and Hong Kong.
Composition of langsat
The langsat is rich in vitamin C and thiamine, riboflavin. Of the minerals, the highest is the amount of iron, calcium and phosphorus. The fruit contains a large amount of sugar and carbohydrates.
Selection and storage of langsat
Unfortunately, this exotic among still can not be found in the store network of our country. If you still come across this exotic fruit, you should know that it is well ripened langsat has a uniform color, without cracks and dents on the surface.
If the fruit is colored green or yellow-green, this indicates a still immature fruit. Under the bark of the langsa lies a fragrant, juicy and sweet fleshy inside. Ripe fruits can be stored in the cold for no more than 5 days.
Langsat in cooking
The fruits are easy to clean, although their skin is quite thick. Langsat is an indispensable ingredient in many Asian dishes because it has an amazing taste that is a perfect addition to many foods.
The fruits of langsat are consumed fresh, but are also subjected to heat treatment. Various syrups and sauces are made from it. Langsat is used to make ice cream, refreshing drinks. Used to decorate cakes and other pastries.
The taste of the fruit goes very well with chicken and pork. Be very careful when cooking - langsat should be put last in the dish because it does not need long heat treatment. In the Philippines, seedless fruits are dried langsat like figs.
Benefits of langsat
The high content of riboflavin in langsa makes it useful for migraines. Niacin and vitamin C in the fetus reduce bad cholesterol in the blood and at the same time help increase the good.
The bitter seeds of the langs are used to deworm and treat ulcers. Do not throw away the bark of the langs, because it can be useful - dry and inflamed bark gives a pleasant to humans, but fatal to mosquitoes and other insects taste. Decoction of young bark helps treat malaria and dysentery.
In traditional medicine, crushed fruit seeds are used to help remove lice, act as an anthelmintic and reduce fever.
In addition, the fruits help improve sleep, improve memory and brain function. Definitely langsat is an exotic fruit that is worth trying. It has an amazing combination of taste and health qualities.
Harms from langsat
The langsat should not be consumed by diabetics. Other people should not overdo it, because it can lead to some negative consequences.
