Tag: Duku

While often mistaken for the same fruit, duku and lanzones are distinct varieties of the *Lansium* species. These popular Southeast Asian fruits differ significantly in their taste, texture, and physical characteristics, despite their similar appearance, making it worthwhile to know which is which.

In traditional medicine, foods are often classified by their energetic properties, either 'heaty' (yang) or 'cooling' (yin), to maintain the body's internal balance. This system, particularly prevalent in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, applies to many tropical fruits, including the popular Southeast Asian duku.