Amazing Health Benefits of the Marang Fruit

Here's a short video of the Marang Fruit

 

The other day, I posted a list of popular fruits in the Philippines. This posting is about the Marang Fruit that I have never tasted.

 

The Marang is a fruit that I have never tasted in the Philippines, because it seasonal and rarely available in Metro Manila. However, I have heard of the health benefits of this fruit.   

 

Marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus) is a species of flowering plant in the Moraceae family. It is a commonly called marang, madang, timadang, terap, tarap, green pedalai, or johey oak. It belongs to the breadfruit family and grows abundantly in Mindanao, Southern Philippines.

 

 Here's an article from the Philippine News on the Health Benefits of the Marang Fruit  

https://philnews.ph/2017/04/11/amazing-health-benefits-eating-marang-fruit/ 

Marang Fruit Amazing Health Benefits

by Jay Nelz Date: April 11, 2017

Marang is an exotic and delicious fruit that contains numerous vitamins and minerals, which has beneficial effects on the body’s health.

Marang is also known as “Artocarpus Odoratissimus,” a tree came from the mulberry and fig family of Moraceae. This fruit can be usually found in tropical climate countries such as the Philippines, but it is also cultivated all around the world.

It is also quite related to the fruits such as cempedak, jackfruit, and breadfruit trees. This fruit is very popular worldwide, because of its, sweet, unique, juicy, and delicious taste. Most Filipinos love to eat Marang, because of its flavor and health benefits.

It has been also traditionally used by ancient people in treating and preventing numerous types of diseases, because of its medicinal properties. It contains a high nutritional value, which has beneficial effects on the body.

It contains vitamins A, B, C, beta-carotene, dietary fiber, retinol, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and niacin. It contains minerals such as zinc, iron, phosphorus, protein, potassium, calcium, manganese, copper, and magnesium.

It also contains antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains a lot of antioxidants that can help the body to fight free radicals, which can cause harm to the body.

It can be also used as a natural alternative for the expensive treatments and medications in the hospitals and medical clinic. Aside from being an effective remedy, it is also more affordable compared to the high-cost medications.

Here are some of the amazing health benefits of eating marang fruit:

• Prevents cancer
• Controls Diabetes
• Reduce Cholesterol Levels
• Relieves Constipation
• Prevents Heart Diseases
• Prevents Anemia
• Improves Digestion
• Enhances Metabolism
• Improves Vision
• Prevents Stroke
• Relieves Inflammation

Personal Note: I was born and lived in the Philippines until I was 23 years old but have never tasted this fruit.  I am now in my mid-80 and realized that I am still learning new things. I have tasted the durian ( candy but not the fresh one), guayabano( sour sop), atis ( custard apple), Jackfruit and star apple. The taste of marang have been described as a combination of the above fruits. I am longing to taste this marang fruit.  

Meanwhile, see this photo of my potted ampalaya starting to fruit

Ampalaya ( bitter melon) should be planted in the Ground. But my backyard is small, so I planted it in a pot. It is growing, but not as luxuriant if it were planted in the Ground.

I am also proud to show my pineapple harvest in my front porch this year.

Photo Credit: Ditas