Origin: The scientific name of lanzones also known as Langsat, Bonbon and Longkong is Lansium domesticum. The fruit originated in western Malaysia and is mostly grown in tropical Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Flavor Profile: The flavor profile reminds us of lychee and pomelo. It’s sweet with citrus undertones. Very refreshing and juicy if eaten fresh and it also goes well in fruit salads with other complementing tropical fruits like lychee, rambutan, or cherries.
How to eat
Ripe lanzones are best enjoyed fresh, eaten by hand. Simply use your fingers to peel off the outer skin from the stem end, revealing the juicy, translucent arils inside. Place the entire aril in your mouth, without biting, and gently squeeze out the seeds, much like you would with lychee. Savor the sweet and tangy arils, and spit out the seeds as needed.