The macopa fruit
By Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65308)
Cainta, Philippines
April 3, 2020 4:31pm CST
In the picture is the fruit that we call macopa. I think is called Mountain Apple in some countries. Macopa is not very popular and I haven't seen it in the market. It is like an exotic fruit that you have to plant the tree if you want it. What's good in the macopa is the sweet taste of some varieties and it is prolific with fruits almost all year round.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
We have many tropical fruits that you may have never seen.
@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
4 Apr 20
It is very famous in Asian countries most especially in countries with warm temperatures. This is so yummy
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
@JhovanPH next time please avoid replying on a comment. I get confused and it's like intruding in a chat between 2 people.
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
The red variety is usually the sweetest.
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@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
4 Apr 20
Yes.. Agree with that. And then put some chilies on the salt. And then yummy
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
The taste is far from apples. I cannot describe.
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@much2say (57477)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Apr 20
@Alexandoy You are lucky to have a variety of tropical fruits like that!
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
@much2say yes, I am glad that I live in a tropical country.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
The red variety is sweeter than the green.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
It is actually good to eat when it is sweet.
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@allknowing (144325)
• India
4 Apr 20
That is called bell fruit and we have the white variety. Our tree is packed with flowers and fruits at the moment.
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@allknowing (144325)
• India
4 Apr 20
@Alexandoy White is sweet and has a nice flavour We eat them and also make juice.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
I have not seen a white variety yet.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
@allknowing it is unique to me because the varieties we have here are the red and the green.
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@rebelann (113845)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Apr 20
I've never lived in a tropical region so I'm not sure if I'd like that but I do know that I would love to be able to grow my own veggies and that's hard to do here @Alexandoy
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
@rebelann the tropics are hot during summer and we usually complain of the extreme heat. But for me, that is better than extreme cold.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
A tropical place is the best for me because I don't like cold places.
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@cmoneyspinner (9218)
• Austin, Texas
4 Apr 20
I love tropical fruit. It is one of the things I miss since moving away from Florida.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
Tropical fruits are great especially during summer.
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@moffittjc (123833)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Apr 20
I've never seen nor heard of this type of fruit. What is the closest thing you can think of that it tastes like?
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
@moffittjc yes, it can be considered exotic.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
It is hard to describe because the outer is crunchy while the inner is soft.
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@moffittjc (123833)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Apr 20
@Alexandoy So it's in its own unique category!
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
The macopa is cute and nice to eat.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
It is delicious when sweet but not all trees bear sweet fruits.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
25 Apr 20
It is a unique fruit that is not available in the market.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
I think the tambis is the macopa.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
@JhovanPH okay, thanks for the information. Some friends said they are the same.
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@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
4 Apr 20
@Alexandoy no sir. Tambis and macopa are somehow related but different. Tambis are smaller than macopa. While macopa is larger. And also tambis are more juicy than macopa
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@wolfgirl569 (114900)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Apr 20
They are shaped cute. What do they taste like?
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
I don't find any similarity with other fruits. It's like exotic.
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@garymarsh6 (23409)
• United Kingdom
3 Apr 20
I have never seen this fruit before. At first glance I thought it might be a kind of chilli !
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
When it is matured and very red, it is sweet and nice to eat.
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@pitsipeahie (5169)
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4 Apr 20
Yes, it isn't sold in the market and not many people appreciates its taste but its nutritious.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
It is not common anymore because I don't see so many such trees around.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
Yes, they are good to eat when fully ripe.
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