Fresh papaya is rich in nutrients, tastes light and soft, and is also ideal for cooking. It contains Vitamins A, B, B1, B2, and C, as well as a variety of minerals (iron, calcium, and potassium), protein, papaya enzymes, cellulose, and organic acids. The amount of Vitamin A and Vitamin C is not only five times higher than that in watermelon and bananas but also three time higher than the required daily intake. It can help prevent influenza or at least relieve related symptoms.

Pineapples can withstand high temperatures and long droughts, so Taiwan’s excellent climate and environment possess the geographic advantages to plant pineapples throughout the year. Pineapples are rich in such nutrients as vitamins A, B complex, C, and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, carotene, etc. Pineapples offer a number of varieties, with the ananas comosus tasting the best and ultimately becoming Taiwan’s representative variety thanks to its high sweetness, low acidity, fine flesh, and strong flavor.

Nearly all year round, Taiwan’s people can enjoy delicious and succulent bell fruits, with Pingtung County as the largest cultivation area. With a fine and sweet taste, bell fruits vary in appearance and species based on the changing seasons. In winter, they are red and black, and the darker the color, the sweeter the taste. In summer, bell fruits are light red due to the additional hours of sunshine, which help them to grow more quickly.

With the best production technology and optimal fruit quality, Taiwan is the world’s main cultivator of custard apples. Beinan, Taitung County is the country’s largest production area. They are generally divided into “big custard apples” and “pineapple custard apples”. The former has a thick flesh with a sweet and acidic taste and an aroma similar to those of passion fruit and pineapple, and the latter has a subtle aroma and a smooth and sweet taste!