The fruit that used to be full of no one picked, is now a famous specialty that attracts women, 100,000 VND/kg

Chut fruit (also known as Thai lemon, chyme or bamboo) is a species of citrus, native to Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Today, they are widely grown around the world to make spices, flavorings and cosmetics.

In Vietnam, the fruit tree is found in the North with the name Trâm and the Western Region with the name Chuc. In particular, they are the famous specialty of An Giang land.

Vietnamese fruit has very recognizable characteristics such as: round fruit, quite thick and rough skin, green when young, yellow when ripe. Inside, the flesh of the fruit is yellow-green, with little water, especially the water has a bitter taste and is very sour.

In Vietnam, the fruit tree is found in the North with the name Trâm and the Western Region with the name Chuc.

Ms. Vo Tran Lan Tien (29 years old, An Giang) said: “I don’t know if the fruit in the North is different from the fruit – a specialty of my hometown. My friend out there said that in the past, the villages planted a lot of trees, but now I can’t find it anymore. Especially, the fruit out there is often used by people to squeeze water.

That surprised me quite a bit because here they are famous specialties, attracting tourists from near and far. Moreover, people use both the fruit (including the core and the skin) and the leaves to spice up the recipes.”

According to Ms. Vo Tran Lan Tien, for the fruit, the juice is often used to mix salads, sauces, and soups. The peel is used as a flavoring to deodorize and create flavor for drinks.

As for the fruit, the juice is used to mix salads, sauces, soups, etc., while the peel is used as a flavoring and deodorizer for drinks. Young leaves are used in salads, whole leaves are used when cooking soups, curries, Thai hot pot or marinated meats: pork, lamb, chicken, etc.

For the fruit, the juice is used to mix salads, sauces, soups,…

“If before the fruit was full and no one picked it, now in their hometown, people know how to take advantage of everything related to it for processing, bringing high economic efficiency. They even promote them to tourists, creating a unique feature that only An Giang has,” said the Western woman.

Coming to An Giang, visitors can buy fruits at farmers markets, fruit shops… for 100,000 VND/kg. In addition, housewives everywhere can buy them at supermarkets or e-commerce sites for 120,000 VND/kg.

The fruit is also extremely good for human health such as:

Improve oral health

The leaves contain antiseptic properties, so people often use the essential oils in the leaves to clean their teeth and mouth. You just need to rub the leaves directly on the gums to prevent harmful bacteria.

Helps with digestive problems

The components found in the fruit have anti-inflammatory effects, stimulate the sense of smell, gastric juice and support the activities of the digestive system.

Support against insects and reptiles

In the juice of the fruit contains 2 compounds Citronellol and Limonene that repel insects such as mosquitoes, so you can apply the juice on the skin on the body to avoid being bitten by insects.

Improve immune system

Parts of the plant, such as the leaves and rinds, also contain antibacterial and antioxidant substances that help strengthen the immune system. Therefore, when taking a bath, you can add fresh bark or leaves to the hot water to create a scent to help relax your mind.