Pakistani Fruits

[ghazi52]

Swat valley KP

 

[ghazi52]

Enjoy some of Pakistan's luscious summer fruits right here in the UAE

With the UAE just four hours away from Pakistan by flight, bilateral exports are recording an upward trend. Among these, perishable goods, notably fruits are highly sought after by the local market, and manufacturers take great pride in providing the best bounty the country has to offer. Each export adheres to the stringent regulations provided by the UAE and aims to give expatriates and citizens the true taste of home.

Here are some fruits to try:

Mangoes
As the season of Pakistani mangoes thrives from May to August, the UAE sees heavy imports of the fresh fruit with varieties such Sindhri, Chaunsa and Anwar Ratol, to name a few, in the market. According to statistics, traders in Dubai alone import 2.5 million crates of mangoes are worth $6 billion and have a 32 per cent share of the fruit market in the UAE. Mangoes are so well-loved in the UAE that exporters are turning to e-commerce platforms to improve their reach. Pakistani mangoes are ideally chilled before consumption and highly prized for their rich succulent flesh and sweet flavour. It is also a key ingredient in Pakistani cuisine, with a prominent presence in milkshakes, pudding, salads and even as condiment.

Kinnow
Not to be confused with a mandarin, the kinnow is a citrus fruit native to the Punjab province in Pakistan. It is enjoyed for its high juice content, which is high in Vitamin C, and the skin is easy to peel. Its first recorded shipment from Pakistan to the UAE was in 2011 where 56 tonnes of the fruit reached its shores. The monsoon season in Pakistan is what gives the kinnow fruit its rich appearance and taste.

Phalsa
Another fruit native to Pakistan, Phalsa or Falsa is an exotic summer fruit that blooms in clusters from April to June. Its purple-red round appearance is much like a blueberry, except its large varieties have hard seeds, and small ones are single-seeded. The sherbet berry features a vibrant taste - a sweetness paired with sour notes - and can be found here in grocery stores that specialises in Pakistani products across the UAE. The fruit is commonly found in syrup form and used to make refreshing beverages. It can also be churned into a condiment or pickle.

Jamun
Known as a miracle fruit in Pakistan, the Jamun is a sweet juicy bounty that has a number of medicinal properties, including digestion aid and benefits for diabetic patients. It also helps get rid of a number of urinary diseases such as kidney stones, regulates heartbeat and stops diarrhoea. The black-purple fruit is grown in tropical conditions, and when can be savoured on its own with a bit of salt, or used in preparing vinegar, jellies, jam, beverages, and pickles.

 

[ghazi52]

 

[xyxmt]

I swear, Falsays are the most tastiest things in the whole wide world.

oh yes, when they are plum, soft and sweet

 

[Dubious]

I never understood what shatoot is

Enjoy some of Pakistan's luscious summer fruits right here in the UAE

With the UAE just four hours away from Pakistan by flight, bilateral exports are recording an upward trend. Among these, perishable goods, notably fruits are highly sought after by the local market, and manufacturers take great pride in providing the best bounty the country has to offer. Each export adheres to the stringent regulations provided by the UAE and aims to give expatriates and citizens the true taste of home.

Here are some fruits to try:

Mangoes
As the season of Pakistani mangoes thrives from May to August, the UAE sees heavy imports of the fresh fruit with varieties such Sindhri, Chaunsa and Anwar Ratol, to name a few, in the market. According to statistics, traders in Dubai alone import 2.5 million crates of mangoes are worth $6 billion and have a 32 per cent share of the fruit market in the UAE. Mangoes are so well-loved in the UAE that exporters are turning to e-commerce platforms to improve their reach. Pakistani mangoes are ideally chilled before consumption and highly prized for their rich succulent flesh and sweet flavour. It is also a key ingredient in Pakistani cuisine, with a prominent presence in milkshakes, pudding, salads and even as condiment.

Kinnow
Not to be confused with a mandarin, the kinnow is a citrus fruit native to the Punjab province in Pakistan. It is enjoyed for its high juice content, which is high in Vitamin C, and the skin is easy to peel. Its first recorded shipment from Pakistan to the UAE was in 2011 where 56 tonnes of the fruit reached its shores. The monsoon season in Pakistan is what gives the kinnow fruit its rich appearance and taste.

Phalsa
Another fruit native to Pakistan, Phalsa or Falsa is an exotic summer fruit that blooms in clusters from April to June. Its purple-red round appearance is much like a blueberry, except its large varieties have hard seeds, and small ones are single-seeded. The sherbet berry features a vibrant taste - a sweetness paired with sour notes - and can be found here in grocery stores that specialises in Pakistani products across the UAE. The fruit is commonly found in syrup form and used to make refreshing beverages. It can also be churned into a condiment or pickle.

Jamun
Known as a miracle fruit in Pakistan, the Jamun is a sweet juicy bounty that has a number of medicinal properties, including digestion aid and benefits for diabetic patients. It also helps get rid of a number of urinary diseases such as kidney stones, regulates heartbeat and stops diarrhoea. The black-purple fruit is grown in tropical conditions, and when can be savoured on its own with a bit of salt, or used in preparing vinegar, jellies, jam, beverages, and pickles.

I always got confused between phalsa and jamun...since I have never seen either nor really tasted either.....

 

[Zee-shaun]

I never understood what shatoot is
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It's a very juicy fruit that looks like a huge ugly caterpillar.

 

[Dubious]

It's a very juicy fruit that looks like a huge ugly caterpillar.

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Yes it looks like an ugly caterpillar

Thanks

 

[Zee-shaun]

I always got confused between phalsa and jamun...since I have never seen either nor really tasted either.....

 

[Dubious]

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I think I have seen the phalsa juice in bottles but never the fruit up front nor jamun

For unknown reasons thought jamun is like mangosteen

 

[SorryNotSorry]

I think I have seen the phalsa juice in bottles but never the fruit up front nor jamun

For unknown reasons thought jamun is like mangosteen

Phalse are extremely sour berries. They resemble blueberries in appearance and size. They’re one of my favorite fruits.

Jamuns are medium sweet with pits in them. Not too meaty. Very unique in flavor.

 

[Zee-shaun]

I think I have seen the phalsa juice in bottles but never the fruit up front nor jamun

For unknown reasons thought jamun is like mangosteen

Eat it fresh and cooled. Chew on the pits to make it last longer, never spit it out.
The taste is divine.

 

[Pakhtoon yum]

I never understood what shatoot is


I always got confused between phalsa and jamun...since I have never seen either nor really tasted either.....

Mulberry

 

[Zee-shaun]

I love loquat, it's very hard to get here in Amsterdam.

 

[Pakhtoon yum]

I love loquat, it's very hard to get here in Amsterdam.
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Love the sause that we make from it. Strangely it tastes like avacodo @denel

 

[Zee-shaun]

Love the sause that we make from it. Strangely it tastes like avacodo @denel

I find the scent so intoxicating from loquat, chiku (sapota or mud apple) and jamun.