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NOTES

A shorter, more compact tree than other varieties. Small-fruited. The creamy to pale yellow flesh is not as dense or firm as typical Polynesian varieties and exhibits a tender texture when cooked.

Ma’afala Flour

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© Dr. Christina E. Turi UBC

Ma’afala description

fruit
Shape: Oval
Skin Texture: Slightly rough, irregularly raised, flattened to sandpapery
Weight (kg): 0.6–1.1
Average Weight (kg): 0.8
Length (cm): 12–16
Width (cm): 10–13
Average Size (cm): 14 x 11
Core size (cm): 9 x 3
Seeds: Generally seedless, occasionally 1 or more seed per fruit
fruiting season
July–December, some off-season fruiting in January–May
geographic origin
Samoa
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