SLH Pulasan

Pulasan tropical fruit that is closely related to the rambutan and sometimes confused with it. Usually eaten fresh, it is sweeter than the rambutan and lychee, but very rare outside Southeast Asia.

The name pulasan comes from the Malay word pulas (twist) related to "pilas" (remove) of Tagalog. The fruit is opened through the act of twisting the fruit with both hands, thus the name pulasan.

While very similar to rambutan, the fruit lacks the hairy spines. The flesh is very sweet and juicy, and separates easily from the seed, much more easily than the rambutan. In addition, unlike the seed of the rambutan, the seed of the pulasan is readily edible raw. It has a flavour somewhat similar to that of almonds.

Health Benefits of Pulasan

Lose weight

This fruit is helpful for those who wants to shed extra pounds from the body. It is due to high content of dietary fiber that makes one feel heavier in the stomach. It also helps to suppress hunger effectively.

Control blood sugar levels

This fruit is helpful for diabetic patients as well. It manages sugar levels by regulating amount of sugar that is released into bloodstream.

Bowel movement

Dietary fiber is essential for digestion and crucial for promoting regular bowel movement. It also prevents constipation.

Anti-aging

The fruit has Vitamin C that is crucial for making one to look younger than actual age. It also eliminates free radicals by protecting skin cells.

Acts as antioxidant

This fruit has hydroquinone, ascorbic acid and pyrogallol in the fruit that acts as potent antioxidants which eliminates free radicals from the body.

Nutrition facts

Per 100g of flesh of pulasan fruits contains about 84.54 to 90.87 of moisture and other nutrition benefits

Protein - 0.82g

Carbohydrates - 12.86g

Fibre - 0.14g

Fat - 0.55g

Calcium - 0.01 - 0.05mg

Iron - 0.002mg

Vitamin C - 11mg

Country of Origin:

Malaysia

Storage:

Store in a cool and dry place