TasteAtlas introduces mixed fruit, a dish with a variety of attractive fruits, most of which are grown in Vietnam. This dish is made from fruits such as: papaya, pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, longan, watermelon, lychee, jackfruit, Asian pear, banana, plum, strawberry and mangosteen.
To make mixed fruit, people often cut these fruits into bite-sized pieces and put them in bowls or tall glasses, then add yogurt, condensed milk or fresh milk depending on taste and mix well to enjoy.
Mixed fruit uses a variety of fresh seasonal fruits, bringing delicious, refreshing and nutritious flavors. The sweetness of the fruit blends with the richness of yogurt, dried coconut, and shaved ice to create a unique, irresistible flavor. Mixed fruit is an easy-to-make dish that does not require sophisticated techniques, suitable for all ages and occasions.
Diners can also mix fruits of their choice with blended milk, coconut milk, ice cream, etc. This “fruit salad” has a delicious, light flavor, helps cool the body and is good for health. This is a popular dessert and snack in all three regions of Vietnam and is loved by all ages.
Mixed fruit is a refreshing summer dish that is loved by many people.
Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate so it is considered the cradle of tropical fruits.
According to the report of the Department of Crop Production, Vietnam has a total area of tropical and subtropical trees of about 989,000 hectares. The main fruits that are commonly grown include oranges, tangerines, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, lychees, longans, dragon fruits, guavas, avocados, rambutans, durians, and mangosteens.
Tropical fruits are grown mainly in the Mekong Delta with a cultivated area of about 347,000 hectares, followed by the Southeast provinces and the Northern mountainous provinces.
Vietnamese tropical fruits are not only popular domestically but also exported abroad, bringing in great economic value.
In 2023, Vietnam's fruit exports (fresh and frozen) will reach 4.2 billion USD, up 112% over the same period in 2022. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that fruit and vegetable exports in the first 5 months of 2024 reached 2.59 billion USD, up 28.1% over the same period last year.
