Keppel Fruit Plant (Budded)

Kepel fruits are small to medium-sized, averaging 3 to 6 centimeters in diameter, and have an oval to round shape. The skin is leathery and slightly rough, transitioning from green to yellow-brown when mature, and the fruits ripen over a period of six months. Underneath the surface, the flesh has a creamy, semi-aqueous, and smooth consistency and is green when young, developing yellow-orange hues when ripe. The flesh also encases 4 to 6 large, oval, and light brown seeds. To determine when the fruit is ripe, the skin can be lightly scratched. The fruits is still immature if the scratched portion reveals a green hue. When the fruits becomes orange color, then its ready to harvest. The fruits are aromatic and have a sweet, fruity, and tropical flavor with papaya, mango, and coconut undertones.

They are a good source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and boost collagen production within the skin.

The fruits also contain vitamin A to help protect against vision loss and maintain healthy organ functioning.

Keppel fruit act as a natural diuretic to cleanse the kidneys and as an anti-aging ingredient. Kepel had a potential pharmacological activity as an oral deodorant through its adsorbent function and probiotic activation. The leaves help to lower cholesterol levels. They are good for the kidneys helping averting stone formation and healthy functioning.