WATER APPLE, JAMBU AIR

Water Apple is a native of India and has been in cultivation for many centuries. The tree grows to 5-8 meters high. Flowers are slightly scented, about 2-5 cm wide, white or occasionally pinkish. The fruits have an uneven shape, with a wide apex and narrow base. They may be white to bright pink in color. The pulp is crisp and watery, with a scented flavor, hence the name watery rose-apple. The flesh may also be insipid. The skin contains a high content of vitamin A. In Malaysia the fruits are eaten mainly by children although they are good thirst quenchers.