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| Tambis or Watery Rose Apple |
TAMBIS... It's a fruit! The word "tambis" is in Visayan language (regional language spoken in the Philippines). In english it is called "Watery Rose Apple" , "Java Apple" , or "Java Rose Apple"
Tambis or watery rose apples are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, vitamin A, calcium, thiamin, niacin, iron, sulfur, and potassium. In terms of organic compounds, rose apples contain jambosine, betulinic acid and friedolactone.
When eating rose apples try them sprinkled with a little sugar for delicious dessert!. Rose apples bruise easily. Look for fruit firm to the touch without bruises, cuts or abrasions. Eat immediately after harvesting or preserve in jellies and jams.
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