Today not many people are familiar with the more traditional and jungle fruits of Sarawak. The kubal is as old as the ancient trees of the primary forests of Sarawak and is found mainly in the Northern Sarawak. However, with heavy logging every where, it is understandable that this wild fruit is nearly extinct.
It has a nice thick skin which can be easily pressed open. In fact it is a little like the mangosteen except that its skin is brown with a white thicker layer which protects the sweet fruit inside.
Due to global warming the trees which have been left behind are also not fruiting well. Bull dozers and lack of natural water caused by land development can also bring havoc to the natural environment which is necessary for this fruit tree to flower and fruit.
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