Mahkotadewa

Description

Mahkota Dewa fruits are small to medium and oblong in shape, averaging 3-5 centimeters in diameter. The semi-smooth outer skin has small grooves running the length of the fruit and is green when unripe and a vibrant red when mature. The inner flesh is white, fibrous, and watery and contains one to two brown poisonous seeds. Mahkota Dewa cannot be consumed raw, but when processed, it has a slightly sweet flavor. Mahkota Dewa is poisonous and cannot be consumed raw. It is best suited for cooked applications such as boiling or shredded and dried for use in teas and coffees. One of the most popular methods of preparation is to slice the pulp, sun dry, and add to boiling water. 

Botanical name: Phaleria macrocarpa