Singkamas contains many important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folate, potassium and magnesium. It's low in calories and high in fiber and water. It also contains antioxidants, including vitamins C and E and beta-carotene.
Singkamas should be peeled before eating. It is eaten plain, with salt or vinegar and fish sauce. When you bite into it, you'll make a muffled sound similar to an apple. The Philippine singkamas has a thinner peel and much sweeter interior than others.
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