Matoa fruit or Pometia pinnata originates from Papua. The Matoa tree trunk can reach meters and produces oval-shaped fruit. The Matoa tree can only bear fruit in tropical regions from July to October each year. The fruit has a chewy texture and is clear colored like rambutan, longan, or lychee. The taste is also almost similar to these three fruits. Matoa fruit contains high nutrients and antioxidants. This compound is able to ward off free radicals that cause the growth of cancer cells. Other benefits are as a good energy booster for the body and increasing body resistance.
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