Do any other fruits grow in Goa, apart from mangoes?
Evelyn Siqueira
Any mention of fruits of Goa, and the mango is the first thing that comes to mind. But, apart from mangoes, Goans enjoy a variety of locally-grown fruits all year round. Some of these are…
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BANANAS
Several varieties of bananas, such as Amti, Raspali, Velchi, Saldatti, Savaboni, Myndoli and Sugandi are grown in Goa.
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CHIKOOS
The sweet chikoo (Manilkara zapota) came to Goa via the Portuguese.
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GUAVAS
Guava (Psidium guajava) is a tropical fruit which is used to make a local delicacy called perada.
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MANGOES
Known as the ‘king of fruits’, a mind-boggling variety of mangoes (Mangifera indica) are grown in Goa, from the famed Mankurad to the less well-known Bardez Monserrate and Manga Hilario.
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CUSTARD APPLES
Custard apples (Annona squamosa) were brought to Goa from Indonesia by the Portuguese.
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JACKFRUIT
The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) ripens during the summer in Goa and is known as ‘vegan chicken’ the world over.
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PAPAYA
Commonly found growing in home gardens, the papaya is another fruit which the Portuguese brought to Goa all the way from South America.
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