Trying Tropical Fruits in Hainan, China (Ranked Out of 10)

What if some of the best health and longevity secrets are not found in laboratories or supplements, but growing on trees right in front of us? In this episode, Méline travels to Hainan, China’s tropical island, with her friend Dhinil to taste fruits rarely seen in London. They rate each one as they go. First, Méline meets Chen Ge, a farmer whose organic fruit and vegetables have built a loyal following. He shares what he believes separates naturally grown produce from what we buy in the shops. Chen Ge explains: ◼ Why a shiny surface on fruit can be a sign of wax or preservatives ◼ How bananas can be chemically ripened overnight ◼ How to tell organically grown vegetables from those grown with chemical fertiliser ◼ His simple advice for a healthy life: eat green, keep a good mindset and move occasionally On the tasting table: ◼ Rambutan and longan, close cousins of the lychee ◼ The canistel, also known as the egg fruit ◼ Star fruit, which tastes like a fruit and a vegetable at once ◼ A purple-fleshed surprise that won over both tasters 0:00 Intro 0:44 Meeting Chen Ge on His Farm 1:05 Why Shiny Fruit Can Be a Warning Sign 1:18 How to Tell Organic Vegetables From Chemically Grown Ones 1:47 Chen Ge’s Advice for a Healthy Life 2:32 Welcome to Hainan 3:24 Rambutan and Longan 4:38 A Fruit Like Dragon Fruit 5:07 The Purple Surprise 5:38 The Egg Fruit: Tasting Canistel 6:48 Star Fruit 7:37 Final Thoughts