Jambolan
Fruit
Cool & dark
Jambolan is a very well-known fruit in Suriname. It is related to the clove. They are round or oval fruits. The skin is shiny. The fruit ripens through pink to dark purple/black. The fruit has white, juicy flesh. The flavour is sweet, but with a hint of acidity. After eating a jambolan, your tongue is purple for a short time.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
In a cool place (12-15°C), you can keep jambolans for up to 5 days.
Do not keep them in the fridge: they are sensitive to low temperatures, which disrupts ripening. Ripe fruits can be kept in the fridge for a few days.
Storage times
Still unripe jambolans
Cool place: 5 days
Ripe jambolans
Refrigerator: 2-3 days
Preparation times
None, you basically eat this product raw.
Processed, depending on the application.
Cleaning jambolan
Wash the fruit and eat it as is or process it in dishes.
Information
Cultivation
Tip
Jambolan flavour
Availability
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