Wood Apple – Ayurvedic superfruit with aroma

Wood Apple – Exotic fruit with intense aroma

The crab apple , also known as wood apple or Limonia acidissima, is a rare tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia and India. Behind its hard, woody skin lies soft, brown flesh with an intensely sweet and sour flavor—ideal for chutneys, jams, beverages, or traditional Ayurvedic recipes. The crab apple is rich in nutrients and has been valued in Asian natural medicine for centuries.

Advantages at a glance:

• Intense taste: sweet and sour with spicy notes – uniquely exotic.
• Traditionally valued: Popular ingredient in Ayurvedic treatments and regional recipes.
• Rich in nutrients: Natural source of fiber, iron & vitamin B complex.
• Versatile: For juices, chutneys, smoothies or as a dessert base.
• Particularly rare: A fruit that is rarely found in this quality.

Product details:

• Contents: 1 fresh crab apple – approx. 250–400 g per piece
• Origin: Sri Lanka or India (depending on availability)
• Storage: Store in a cool & dry place – after opening, keep the pulp in the refrigerator
• Preparation: Hit with a hammer or knife and scoop out the pulp
• Packaging: Shock-proof, aroma-preserving & environmentally friendly packaging

What is the crab apple?

The crab apple is botanically unique: Its hard outer shell protects a dark brown, soft flesh rich in natural sugars, acids, and essential oils. In India and Sri Lanka, it is traditionally used to support digestion, detoxify, and strengthen the immune system. Now you can discover the unique flavor of the crab apple directly at Obstwelt – exotic, intense, and natural!