Loquat Season Begins in Turkey
🧡 Loquat Season Begins in Turkey
A small orange fruit with a sweet-and-sour taste — loquat 🍊 — has started appearing again in markets across Turkey.
🗓 The season is very short, and by June the fruit usually disappears from stalls, so now is the best time to try it.
🍯 How Loquat Is Eaten in Turkey
- Fresh as a seasonal fruit 🍊
- As jam and marmalade 🍯
- In homemade preserves 🏡
💛 Health Benefits
Loquat is rich in vitamins A, E, and B group vitamins, as well as beta-carotene and essential minerals 🧬
It is also light on calories — around 42 kcal per 100 g ⚖️ — making it a healthy snack option.
🌿 Traditional Beliefs
- 👁 Supports vision health
- ❤️ May benefit heart health
- 💧 Has a mild natural diuretic effect
🗓 Loquat season in Turkey is short — making it one of the most anticipated spring fruits in local markets.
