The Mekong Delta region is always one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. Due to alluvial deposits, this fertile and rich land possesses many extremely rich sources of products. The variety of fruits and delicious taste is always what keeps tourists coming to the South. Among them are 7 Special Fruits You Must Try When Traveling to the Mekong Delta for Tet.
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This mango variety was first grown in Hoa Loc region, Tien Giang province. Hoa Loc mangoes have large fruits weighing from 450 - 600g, smooth skin, bright yellow flesh, low fiber, and very fragrant. If you travel to the Mekong Delta for Tet, don't miss the delicious Hoa Loc mango.
Hoa Loc mango season usually lasts from March to May of the solar calendar. Currently, farmers have increased the crop from October to December of the solar calendar. Hoa Loc mango has high nutritional value, rich in minerals and vitamins A, B1, C, etc.
These mangoes are certified for safe production according to GlobalGap standards and have been exported to demanding and potential markets such as France, the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and China.
When mentioning the place Cai Mon, people immediately think of durian with yellow rice and flat seeds with a sweet scent.
Cai Mon durian is a famous specialty in Ben Tre, the size is not too large and weighs only 1 - 2kg. The skin of this durian is quite thin, green in color, and sparsely thorny. As one of the Mekong Delta’s fruit specialties, the aroma of Cai Mon durian is very unique.
If the North of Vietnam has Doan Hung pomelo and Dien pomelo; The Central region has Phuc Trach pomelo and Thanh Tra pomelo, then the South is famous for the Nam Roi pomelo of Vinh Long. This is a famous delicious and sweet grapefruit variety, is very popular with tourists.
Nam Roi pomelp has a pear shape, round body, slightly tapered head and knob, weighing about 1.4kg to 1.8kg. The ripe fruit has a greenish-yellow color, thin skin, white flesh, and soft, succulent flesh.
Although the star apple is widely grown in many Mekong Delta provinces such as Vinh Long, and Can Tho, currently the most famous on the market is the star apple in Vinh Kim - Tien Giang’s must-visit destination.
According to oriental medicine, the ingredients in star apple fruit have good effects on human health, such as the decoction of leaves can be used to treat stomachaches or joint pain. Star apple fruit helps reduce cholesterol in the blood and helps sleep. Especially women who eat a lot of star apple will help them have smoother, younger-looking skin.
According to statistics, 100 grams of star apple meat contains 67 kcal, containing many types of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and C... especially lucid, calcium, iron, fiber, protein, and lipid.
Tra Vinh province currently has 772 hectares of coconut, and 65 hectares of embryo-implanted coconut concentrated mainly in the Cau Ke and Chau Thanh districts. Cau Ke Coconut has the characteristics of thick coconut water, thick, soft, flexible flesh, and fragrant, and fatty flavor, and is used to make ice cream, cakes, candy, soft drinks, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
The Cau Ke coconut has higher essential oils and nutritional content than regular coconut. With many special characteristics, this kind of coconut is very rare and expensive.
Red-fleshed jackfruit is a jackfruit variety that originates from Thailand and only appeared in Vietnam a few years ago and is on the list of delicious fruits to try when traveling to the Mekong Delta for Tet.
When eaten, red-fleshed jackfruit smells good and is sweet and chewy. Initially, the jackfruit has a dark orange color and is thick and chewy. Gradually, the jackfruit becomes redder, sweeter, and softer. To enjoy the famous red-flesh jackfruit, don't forget to visit Mr. Tu Mau's fruit garden in group 11, Long Tuyen Ward, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho City.
Lai Vung tangerines are famous for their mouth-watering appearance. Not only does it contain a lot of vitamin C that is good for the body, but Lai Vung tangerines also have a thin, golden peel like the sunlight of the Mekong River region.
The ripe season is around the last month of the 12th lunar month. Therefore, this tangerine specialty would be a perfect fruit to try when visiting the Mekong Delta during Tet.
The list of 7 Tropical Fruits of Vietnam You Must Try When Traveling to the Mekong During Tet above only has the names that are considered most typical of each region. The Mekong Delta region has countless other delicious fruits, so please try visiting our Mekong Delta tours to learn about and have the opportunity to enjoy these natural dishes.
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