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Tampoi putih fruit is structurally similar to tampoi merah, though true to its name, the flesh is white. The skin is thicker and reddish-brown.
HABITAT
Found in forests and swamp forests of Sumatera, peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo. It is the most common tampoi variety that is cultivated as a backyard tree in villages.
SEASON
N/A
TASTE/AROMA
Creamy and tangy, though occasionally sappy.
COMMON USE
Made into wine in Borneo or eaten as is.
USE IN DEWAKAN
Tampoi Putih is served fresh.
SOURCES
Lamb, A. (2022). A Guide to Market Fruits of Borneo (pp. 246). Natural History Publications (Borneo).
