Wampee or Clausena Lansium

Ingredient Name: Wampee or Clausena Lansium (Fresh)

Traditional Chinese Name: 石黄皮 (shí huáng pí)

What is this?

• The small, oval-shaped fruit of a species of strong scented evergreen trees


• The plant is usually 3-8m in height and is native to southeast Asia


• The fruit is 3cm long and roughly 2cm in diameter with a long oval body


• The color of fruit ranges from brown to yellow skin and has a white pulp and is sweet and slightly tart to taste


• You can use this in soups or desserts and can also be eaten raw


• It is a common fruit in China, Vietnam and other south east Asian countries

How do I prepare it?

• Rinse in warm water before usage


• Using a flat edge knife, smash the wampee fruit until flat - this also helps release more flavours

Where can I buy this?

• Available in wet marts as fresh produce in Hong Kong


• Might be available in supermarkets in Asia and Australia

What is the cost?

• Relatively affordable

Any benefits?

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  Delicious fruit that can act as a natural sweetener
  
  


• The fruit is said to contain anti-oxidants that kill free radicals

Any precautions?

• Take in moderation as immediate precautions aren’t not known, however, not too much research has been found on this fruit

Additional Information

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  Fresh wampee fruit can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week sealed