Pink Apple (Jambh)

This sweet fruit is found in Alibag and Konkan regions. Greenish white color, sometimes pale pink in color, juicy and crunchy inside, this fruit is very delicious and sweet in taste. Few years ago, greenish white rose apples were seen in large numbers, along with red long shaped rose apples are also seen in small quantity. But in the past few years pale pink rose apples of the same size as white ones have also appeared.

Usually in the summer in the month of April, these bunches of rose apples appear on the trees. Then the temptation to eat after a couple of yawns cannot be resisted. Among the Konkan fruits that are available in Alibaug area, you will find Black Currant, summer berry, ice-apple, Black Plum, Mangoes, among which rose apples will definitely be seen. Rose apples is also sold along with other fruits in the market. Rose apples flowers are also attractive. The leaves of the tree smell exactly like fruit. Rose apples are good for heart.