What is Dabai |
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Common Name: Dabai (Olive)
Scientific Name: Canarium Odontophyllum Miq
Family: Burseraceae
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| Dabai is a popular indigenous fruit found naturally only in Sarawak and is grown by major communities in orchard plots'. The nutritious fruit has high antioxidant value, high C16, C18:1 and C18:2n6 Fatty Acid which reduces plasma LDL-C, TC and thiobarbiturate reactive substance as well as atheroscleotic plaques. |
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The fruit has high dietary fiber and antioxidant and has a cholesterol lower effect when consumed regularly. The kernel is high in Vitamin E and the peel and the pulp high concentration of carotenoids. The fruit has a real green advantage flesh when cooked has a pungent olive taste with avocado like texture. |
| Pitted Dabai |
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| Our pitted dabai comes in two flavours - sweet and saltish sweet. The dried dabai retains its pungent taste but the texture is now similar to dried dates and slightly more chewy. |
| It is a healthy snack which can also be added to our bran/rice cracker and topped with yogurt/milk and raisins or dried cranberry for an excellent healthy and hearty breakfast for working adults or children going to school. |
| Dabai Nut |
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| The kernel from the seeds of the fruit (nut) is available as snack food which can also be added to salads for a nice crunch and flavour. |
