Matoa fruits are oval and measure an average of 5 to 7 centimeters long and 3 centimeters wide. The skins are tough and medium-thin with a whitish pith. They can be picked while still green, once they've reached an ideal size, or when red and mature with the occasional mottling. The pulp inside is translucent white like a lychee or mangosteen.It is soft and fragrant with a flavor profile like a longan or rambutan.Matoa fruit is rich in vitamins C and E, which provide antioxidant and healthy skin benefits. The fruits contain high amounts of water and contain beneficial trace minerals.Matoa fruit is eaten raw or used in beverages. To remove the pulp, pierce the thin skin with a thumbnail at its circumference and twist to pull the halves apart. The pulp easily pulls free from the skin and can be split in half to remove the seed. The pulp is enjoyed fresh, added to beverages, or preserved in syrup. They will store for a longer time than most tropical fruits and will keep at room temperature for a couple of weeks. The pulp is highly perishable and will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days.***