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Tropical Vibes
14 (Fri) Apr – 17 (Wed) May 2023
@ Harbour City, Times Square, ifc mall & New Town Plaza stores
The scorching summer is almost upon us, but so is the best time to enjoy tropical fruits! Thanks to their unique climate conditions, tropical regions are known for their abundance of sweet, juicy, top-quality fruits. city'super has sourced a variety of seasonal tropical fruits from some of the most renowned producers, including Thailand, Malaysia and Colombia, bringing you the best taste of the tropics.
In addition, we have in store a wide range of desserts, dried snacks, beverages and ice creams made from tropical fruits, so you can get the most of this fruit season!
Selected Premium Thai Durians
The durian season has arrived, and it’s time to savour the “king of fruits”! Gather with fellow durian lovers and head on over to city’super for the pop-up store of popular Thai durian brand Tropical Premium and bring home top-quality, in-season Thai durians.
Thai Kan Yao Durian
Kan yao means “long stem” in Thai, so this durian variety is also known as Long Stem Durian. As the Thai royal fruit, this durian has a buttery texture and is sweet and soft.
Thai Gem Durian
This top-quality durian is a rare variety that is in season from April to June. Its golden flesh has a rich and smooth flavour, a firm texture and a mild alcoholic aroma and bitterness. It is hailed as one of Thailand’s premium durians and is comparable to the Musang King Durian.
Thai Nok Yib Durian
The Nok Yib Durian is also known as “bird claw”, and is a rare variety that is only produced in the southern province of Phang Nga in Thailand. The fruit is small and resembles Kan Yao durian but with shaper and denser spikes. The ripe Nok Yib Durian has thick, firm and deep yellow flesh. It is rich like the Gem Durian, but with a more fragrant, sweet and intense aftertaste.
3 Must-try Thai Pomelos
Sweet and refreshing, pomelos are rich in vitamin C and dietary fibre. Both delicious and healthy, they are rich in antioxidants and can help digestion and reduce constipation. city’super has carefully selected three varieties of high-quality pomelos from Thailand so you can enjoy this extraordinary tropical flavour.
Thai Rouge Pomelo
Produced in the southern province of Lopi Buri in Thailand, this is the top variety of pomelo and accounts for about 5% of Thailand’s pomelo production. Its flesh is red and plump. We recommend leaving it indoors for 1-2 days until the skin turns slightly yellow before tasting for a higher level of sweetness.
Thai Pomelo
It has thin and though skin, and the flesh is plump and pale yellow. The juice is mildly sweet and perfect for making desserts such as mango pomelo sago.
Thai Amber Pomelo
The finely textured flesh is crisp and bursts open with refreshingly sweet juices as you bite through.
Three Must-try Thai Mangoes
When it comes to summer tropical fruits, sweet and juicy mangoes are definitely on the list. This summer, join city’super on a sweet tropical tasting journey and savour a variety of top-quality Thai mangoes.
Thai Rainbow Mango
This mango is in season in April with a very short supply period. The flesh is firmer and sweeter than the Nam Doc Mai variety, and belongs to the “sweet and rich” category. Before ripening, the skin will display three different colours at the same time, hence the name “Rainbow Mango”.
Thai Ruby Mango
This variety can only be grown in limited areas and is closely supervised by professor-level experts. A non-GM variety, the fruit is picked after ripening naturally on the tree, and the entire growing process is natural. The flesh is thick with a small seed. The fibres are fine and the fruit is smooth, sweet and juicy with a unique elegant floral fragrance. The average sweetness level is 18 degrees or higher.
Thai Wajyuku Mango
Also known as Nam Doc Mai Mango, this is a classic mango variety. The fruit is deep yellow and has soft and smooth flesh with a sweet floral fragrance. Commonly used to make Thai-style mango sticky rice.
Selected Fresh Fruits from Columbia
Colombia is a major tropical fruit supplier in Latin America, producing many fruits with unique appearances, flavours and textures. If you’re up for trying something new, head on over to city’super and shop our range of seasonal fruits from Columbia.
Colombian Yellow Granadilla
The passion fruit has bright yellow skin and a rich aroma. The flesh is fragrant with a refreshingly sweet flavour. The fruit is rich in various vitamins and minerals. The dietary fibre of the black seeds is three times that of bananas.
Colombian Baby Banana
Baby bananas are petite in size, averaging only three to four inches in length. They have a very dense creamy texture and once ripe their flavour is rich and sweet with vanilla and caramel undertones.
Colombian Pitahaya
The Colombian yellow pitahaya is an oval-shaped yellow fruit with white flesh that has a bird nest-like texture. The flesh is delicate, smooth and very sweet, with a sugar level of 18 degrees or higher.
Selected Tropical Fruits and Slicers
Want to enjoy the freshest fruits but don’t want to deal with the preparation? city’super has rounded up a selection of summer seasonal fresh fruits and special fruit slicers so you can enjoy a sumptuous fruit feast with ease at home.
Essential Tools for DIY Fruit Platters:
Norpro Stainless Steel Watermelon Slicer
Made from sturdy and durable stainless steel. Countertops stay clean as you neatly slice, lift and serve watermelon, cantaloupes or honeydew melon right from the rind with this handy tool.
Oxo Pineapple Slicer
This stainless-steel tool can simply slice off the top of a fresh pineapple, then twist the Slicer onto the exposed fruit to create perfect pineapple rings.
Oxo Mango Slicer with Scoop
The all-in-one tool every mango lover needs for prepping snacks, salsas and smoothies. This tool lets you slice, score and scoop mangos with ease.
Freeze-fried Fruits and Selected Fruit Drinks
Apart from eating fresh fruits, the best way to survive the scorching summer heat fuss-free is with freeze-dried fruits and fruit drinks. If you’re looking for ways to beat the summer heat, then take a look at the list below for some pleasant surprises!
Kooky Feeze-dried Mangoes / Mangosteens / Jackfruits
Using the same technology that NASA uses to make food for astronauts, fresh fruits are frozen in an extremely low temperature of minus 45 degrees Celsius. The fruit’s moisture is then removed through vacuum to perfectly preserve its nutrients and appearance.
Kooky Gently-dried Dragon Fruit
Red-fleshed dragon fruit with appealing colour and more intense flavour which is really nutritious as a source of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Can be eaten on its own and also perfect in baking and breakfast bowls.
Spindrift Sparkling Water - Pineapple
8% real juice with no added sugar. Made with ripe, juicy pineapples, Spindrift Pineapple is deliciously refreshing, like a tropical vacation for your taste buds.
White Claw Hard Seltzer – Mango / Watermelon (Alc. 5.0%)
With fresh tropical fruit flavours and sweet and sour aroma, this lightly alcoholic soda is very refreshing.
Tropical Desserts
As the weather gets hotter, it’s time to refresh and recharge with icy cold tropical fruit desserts. Visit your nearest city’super store and bring home these best-selling products!
Yan Chim Kee Mango Ice Cream
Made with fresh Filipino mango pulp. Naturally sweet and refreshing.
Yan Chim Kee Coconut Ice Cream
Made with selected fresh coconut juice from Malaysia. The coconut flavour is strong and the texture is smooth.
So Coco Vegan Coconut Frozen Dessert
Journey into the tropical wonderland with a spoonful of natural coconut flavour. The perfect cooler to beat the summer heat.
So Coco Vegan Durian Frozen Dessert
The perfect combination of savoury, sweet and creamy with the new vegan Durian Ice Cream – an immersive and luxurious tasting experience!
So Coco Coconut Pudding
40% coconut juice and 10% coconut meat. A dairy-free coconut pudding with no added preservatives, only natural freshness! Every bite is a perfect balance between the premium young Nam Hom coconuts fragrance and the richness of coconut milk.
Yan Chim Kee Coconut Pop
Hong Kong-made artisanal ice pop. Inside the ice pop you can taste not only coconut milk, but also layers of coconut meat filled from top to bottom.
So Coco Frozen Mango Ice Pop
Made from specially selected Thai Nam Doc Mai mangoes that are immediately frozen after picking to preserve its natural goodness. 100% fresh and sweet fruit pulp with no added sugar or preservatives.
So Coco Frozen Durian Ice Pop
Made from 100% fresh Thai Golden Pillow durian. The flesh is light yellow with a sweet and sticky texture. No added sugar or preservatives.