TAMPOI

A large number of Tampoi trees from the Malaysian forest produce good edible fruits. In Sabah, Tampoi Putih (Baccaurea macrocarpa) and Tampoi Kuning (B.puberula) are good or even better to eat than the Rambai. The two common jungle species in Peninsular Malaysia are Baccaurea griffithii (Greater Tampoi) and Baccaurea reticulate (Lesser Tampoi). Fruits of the Greater Tampoi are large, more or less round and measuring about 2.5-4.0 cm. The skin is dull brownish grey or brownish yellow in color and slightly rough with little brown spots. The pulp is white and translucent when ripe. The fruits of the Lesser Tampoi are grayish fawn or brownish buff or yellowish brown. Their pulp is translucent and pale yellow in color. Its taste is very sweet and pleasant. It is generally regarded as the better of the two species of Tampoi in Peninsular Malaysia.