Calamansi (Limau Kasturi) 300G
Description
Fresh Calamansi (Limau Kasturi) is an iconic, highly aromatic Southeast Asian citrus fruit, loved for its distinct hybrid profile that combines the bright tartness of a lime with the sweet, fragrant, mandarin-like scent of its peel.
Physical Characteristics
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Size: Small and spherical, measuring about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.5 cm) in diameter.
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Skin & Surface: Smooth, thin, and pliable outer rind that transitions from deep green to speckled yellow-orange as it ripens.
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Flesh & Seeds: Juicy, bright orange-to-golden segmented pulp containing small, pale green seeds.
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Texture: Tender and easy to squeeze by hand, yielding a generous amount of fragrant, colorful juice relative to its small size.
Taste and Culinary Uses
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Flavor: Tart, zesty, and sharp with a uniquely sweet, floral, and mandarin-infused citrus aroma housed in the natural oils of its peel.
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Culinary Applications: A staple finishing touch in Malaysian and Southeast Asian cuisine, essential for balancing Sambal Belacan, drizzling over noodle dishes (Mee Siam, Laksa, Char Kway Teow), and preparing cold drinks like Teh O Ais Limau or sour plum juice (Asam Boi).
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Cooking Methods: Cut horizontally and squeeze raw juice directly over hot dishes and grilled seafood, blend whole or halved into fresh sambal pastes, or steep in ice water with preserved sour plum for a refreshing beverage.
Growth and Origin
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Native Habitat: Native to Maritime Southeast Asia and China, widely cultivated throughout Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
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Cultivation & Sourcing: Grown on small shrub-like citrus trees in sunny, tropical environments and harvested regularly at peak firmness to ensure maximum essential oil fragrance, vibrant juice, and steady year-round supply.
Order & Delivery Process
Delivery Slots (Morning 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, Evening 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. Order Cut-Off: 12:00 PM — Orders before 12 PM deliver next working day; after 12 PM, allow 2 working days.)
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Step 4: Warehouse receives order and items picked, packed & delivered to customer.
Step 5: Customer’s order fulfilled.
Order cancellation & reschedule delivery
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We reserve the absolute discretion to approve or reject your request for cancellation or reschedule delivery. For any cancellation of your order, you shall be responsible for the payment of an administrative charge, which shall be determined by us prior to your cancellation. Notwithstanding anything stated to the contrary, no cancellation or reschedule delivery will be entertained once your orders have been shipped to your shipping address.
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