Red Dragon Fruit comes into season from June to December
Appearance: Rose-red rind with green scales, bright red flesh dotted with black seeds
Taste: Soft, glutinous and sweet! Its sweetness outperforms white-fleshed varieties, with crisp seeds adding a layered texture
Nutrition: Rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and minerals (such as magnesium and potassium)
Baoting Rambutan comes into season from July to September
Appearance: striking hairy red shell, translucent jade-like flesh
Taste: Similar to lychee but softer, sweet with a hint of sour. The pit is edible when roasted
Nutrition: Rich in iron and vitamin C. Roasted pits taste like chestnuts
Tainong/Jinhuang Mango comes into season from June to August
Appearance: Tainong mangoes are small and golden; Jinhuang mangoes are as large as a palm
Taste: Tainong mangoes are richly sweet, fragrant and glutinous; Jinhuang mangoes are fresh and sweet with no tough fibers
Nutrition: High in vitamin C. Ripe fruits are ideal for desserts, while unripe ones pair well with chili salt
Coconut: full year
Appearance: Green coconuts have a turquoise outer skin; King coconuts are orange-red and sweeter
Taste: Coconut water is fresh, sweet and heat-relieving, while the coconut meat is fragrant, smooth and delicate
Nutrition: A natural source of electrolyte water. The coconut meat contains high-quality fats