Attribute |
Specification |
Shape |
Cylindrical with a spiky crown |
Skin Texture |
Rough, hexagonal patterns with spiny points |
Skin Color |
Green to golden yellow when ripe |
Flesh Color |
Yellow to golden yellow |
Average Weight |
1 to 2.5 kg (varies by variety and maturity) |
Crown |
Tuft of stiff, pointed green leaves |
Flesh Texture |
Juicy and fibrous |
Length |
20 to 30 cm (excluding crown) |
Diameter |
10 to 15 cm |
Taste |
Sweet and slightly tangy |
Juice Content |
High |
Ripening Color Change |
Turns more golden yellow as it ripens |
Core |
Firm, fibrous central core |