Attribute |
Specification |
Shape |
Oval to oblong, with prominent scaly protrusions |
Skin Texture |
Waxy and leathery with soft, leafy bracts (scales) |
Skin Color |
Bright pink, red, or yellow (depending on variety) |
Flesh Color |
White, red, or deep magenta with tiny black seeds |
Average Weight |
150 grams to 600 grams (some can exceed 1 kg) |
Flesh Texture |
Soft, juicy, and slightly creamy |
Length |
10 to 15 cm |
Diameter |
7 to 10 cm |
Taste |
Mildly sweet, similar to kiwi or pear |
Aroma |
Very light, almost neutral |
Seed |
Numerous small, edible black seeds scattered throughout flesh |
Juice Content |
Moderate to high |
Ripening Color Change |
Skin becomes brighter and more vivid as it ripens |