Editor's note on Jul. 21, 9:25am: An earlier version of this article stated that free fruit sampling is available from Jul. 21 to Aug. 3, and that's inaccurate. The fruit sampling duration should be between Jul. 21 and Jul. 23. We are sorry for the error and have amended the article.
The shelves of Sheng Siong outlets are now stocked with some of the best fruit offerings from Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
With its agriculturally conducive weather and devoted farming practices, Kaohsiung is the source of many beloved fruits imported by Singapore — particularly its pink guava, which doubled in export volume in the first half of 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022.
To celebrate its new additions, 10 Sheng Siong stores will be hosting a two-week fair that includes free samples of its new Taiwanese produce for the first three days.
Taiwan food fair
In the opening ceremony that will be held at Sheng Siong's Junction 10 outlet on Jul. 21, Kaohsiung's fruits and vegetables will officially join the store's ranks and await your judgement at the fair's tasting activities.
This includes pink guava, golden mango, papaya, golden diamond pineapple, and white water snowflake (Ye Lian).
If you ask us, the main star of the event will be the pink guava, which — if you haven't tried it — tastes sweet and slightly tangy.
Not the actual Kaohsiung guava. Image via YouTube.
Although the "King of Mangoes" could probably give it a run for its money.
As for vegetables, the white water snowflake, which isn't commonly available on our shores, offers a light and crisp texture after a quick stir fry.
The white water snowflake sold at Sheng Siong will be less cooked. Image via Putien Restaurant/Facebook.
It's also said to be high in dietary fibre and low in calories.
Where to try the fruits from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23?
- Bedok 209, 209 New Upper Changi Road 01, #01/02-631, Singapore 460209
- Tampines Central, 506 Tampines Central 1, #01/02-361, Singapore 520506
- Tangling Halt 88, 88 Tanglin Halt Rd, #01-10 Commonwealth View, Singapore 141088
- Clementi 720, 720 Clementi West Street 2, #01-144, Singapore 120720
- Junction 10, 1 Woodlands Rd, #01-07 Junction 10, Singapore 677899
- Punggol Central, Blk 301 Punggol Central, #01-01, Singapore 820301
- Junction 9, 18 Yishun Ave 9, #02-06 to 10 Junction 9, Singapore 768897
- Yishun 845, Blk 845 Yishun Street 81, #01-184, Singapore 760845
- Jalan Bahar, 7 Jurong West Ave 5, #01-01/08, Singapore 649486
- Bedok Reservoir Road 739A (Blk 739A Bedok Reservoir Rd, #01-01, Singapore 471739
Top images via Getty