Pipa Loquats

Fresh Loquat from China

Fresh Loquat is a seasonal golden-yellow fruit from China, loved for its juicy flesh, floral aroma and sweet-tart tropical taste. It is also commonly searched as pipa fruit, Chinese plum, fresh loquat, biwa fruit, loquat fruit, 枇杷 and 琵琶水果.

Loquat has a flavour that can remind customers of apricot, apple, peach, pineapple and mild citrus depending on ripeness and batch. When fully ripe, the flesh becomes juicy and fragrant with a soft peach-like bite. When less ripe, the fruit can taste more tart, firm and astringent.

The Chinese name for loquat is 枇杷, pronounced pípá, which is why some customers search for pipa fruit. The fruit is also known as Chinese plum, Japanese plum, Japanese medlar, nispero and biwa fruit in different markets.

Origin: China. Product photos are for reference only. 

Size, colour, sweetness, tartness, ripeness, flesh texture, seed size, skin marks, packaging and availability may vary by batch.

Fresh Loquat Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Fresh Loquat has a distinctive sweet-tart flavour. A ripe loquat can taste like a mix of apricot, peach, apple, pineapple and citrus, with a soft floral fragrance that becomes stronger as the fruit ripens.

The texture changes with ripeness. Firmer loquats are more crunchy and tart, while fully ripe loquats are juicier, softer and more aromatic. Avoid hard green loquats because they are usually unripe, sour and astringent.

• Fresh loquat fruit from China
• Also searched as pipa fruit, Chinese plum and biwa fruit
• Sweet-tart tropical flavour with floral aroma
• Juicy flesh with apricot, peach and mild citrus notes
• Best eaten fresh when ripe
• Seeds should be removed and not eaten

What is Loquat?

Loquat is a small golden-yellow fruit from the loquat tree, botanically known as Eriobotrya japonica. It is native to China and widely grown in subtropical and mild temperate regions.

The fruit is oval to pear-shaped, with thin yellow-orange skin and juicy flesh inside. Each fruit usually contains several large glossy brown seeds. The edible part is the skin and flesh, while the seeds should be removed before eating.

Loquat is often confused with kumquat because the names sound similar, but they are completely different fruits. Kumquat is a citrus fruit eaten whole with the peel, while loquat is a pome-like fruit with juicy flesh and large seeds inside.

Pipa Fruit, Chinese Plum and Fresh Loquat

Pipa fruit, Chinese plum and fresh loquat all refer to the same fruit in everyday shopping. Pipa comes from the Chinese name 枇杷, while Chinese plum is an older English common name used for loquat.

Biwa Fruit and Boshu Biwa Search Note

Biwa is the Japanese name for loquat. Some customers may search biwa fruit when looking for fresh loquat, especially if they are familiar with Japanese fruit names.

Boshu Biwa refers to a Japan-specific loquat grown in the Minami-Boso area of Chiba Prefecture. This product page is for Fresh Loquat from China, not Boshu Biwa from Japan. The keyword is included only as a search comparison to help customers understand the difference.

How to Choose Fresh Loquat

Choose loquats that are yellow to orange-yellow, fragrant and slightly soft near the stem. Fully ripe fruit usually has better sweetness and aroma. Minor skin marks can happen because loquats are delicate, but avoid fruit that is leaking, mouldy, crushed or badly bruised.

Green loquats are usually unripe and can taste sour, hard and astringent. If the fruit is still firm but already yellow, you may leave it at room temperature for a short time until it softens slightly.

• Choose yellow to orange-yellow fruit
• Look for a light floral aroma
• Fruit should feel slightly soft when ripe
• Minor skin marks can be normal for delicate fruit
• Avoid green, hard and very sour fruit
• Avoid leaking, mouldy or deeply bruised fruit

How to Eat Fresh Loquat

Wash the loquat under clean running water before eating. You can eat the skin if preferred, or peel it away for a softer texture. Cut the fruit open or bite carefully, then remove and discard the large brown seeds.

The seeds should not be eaten. They are large, hard and not part of the edible flesh. For children, it is better to cut the fruit, remove the seeds first, and serve only the flesh.

• Wash before eating
• Eat the skin if preferred, or peel it away
• Remove the large brown seeds
• Do not chew or swallow the seeds
• Serve chilled for a refreshing taste
• Cut and deseed before serving to children

Loquat Seed and Leaf Safety Note

Loquat seeds should not be eaten. Like some other fruits in the rose family, loquat seeds and leaves may contain cyanogenic compounds, so the seeds should be removed and discarded before eating the fruit.

This product is sold as fresh loquat fruit. It is not sold as loquat leaf tea, biwa cha, pipa leaf or medicinal leaves. Do not brew the leaves from fruit packaging or use loquat leaves unless they are properly prepared food-grade leaves from a trusted source.

Fresh Loquat vs Kumquat

Loquat and kumquat sound similar, but they are different fruits. Loquat is not a citrus fruit, while kumquat is a small citrus fruit with edible peel.

Serving Ideas

Fresh Loquat is best enjoyed fresh when ripe. It can also be used in simple desserts, drinks and cooked fruit preparations.

• Eat fresh as a seasonal fruit snack
• Add to fruit platters
• Slice into salads
• Use in loquat jam or compote
• Add to cakes, tarts and crumbles
• Pair with yoghurt, honey or cream
• Use in smoothies or fruit drinks
• Serve with apricot, peach, apple, pineapple or citrus fruits

Season and Availability

Fresh Loquat is a seasonal fruit. Availability in Singapore depends on China harvest timing, shipment quality, fruit ripeness, packaging and SKC Fruits stock.

Because loquats are delicate and ripen quickly, they may not be available year-round. Customers who want pipa fruit, Chinese plum or fresh loquat should order while the season is active or contact SKC Fruits to confirm current stock.

Fresh Loquat Nutrition Overview

Fresh Loquat can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. It naturally contains water, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, potassium and vitamin A-related carotenoids. Nutrition values vary by variety, origin, ripeness, fruit size and batch.

Loquat is fresh fruit and is not a medical treatment. The old medicinal-style claims sometimes associated with loquat leaves or extracts should not be applied directly to fresh loquat fruit.

Customers tracking calories, sugar or carbohydrates closely should weigh the edible portion because seed size, flesh ratio and fruit size vary by batch.

Storage and Handling Guide

Fresh Loquats are delicate and should be handled gently. If the fruit is still firm and not fully ripe, keep it at room temperature in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight until it softens slightly.

Once ripe, refrigerate the loquats dry in a breathable container, perforated bag or lined container to slow spoilage. Avoid overcrowding and avoid sealed wet containers because trapped moisture can cause mould or skin breakdown.

• Keep firm loquats at room temperature only if ripening
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat
• Refrigerate ripe loquats for longer freshness
• Store dry in a breathable container or perforated bag
• Do not wash before storing
• Wash only before eating
• Avoid overcrowding because loquats bruise easily
• Consume soon once ripe for best flavour and texture
• Remove mouldy, leaking or badly bruised fruit early

Why Buy Fresh Loquat from SKC Fruits

SKC Fruits offers seasonal fruit for customers in Singapore who want convenient online ordering and delivery. Fresh Loquat from China is suitable for shoppers looking for pipa fruit, Chinese plum, fresh loquat, biwa fruit, 枇杷 and 琵琶水果 search support.

• Fresh Loquat from China
• Also searched as pipa fruit, Chinese plum and biwa fruit
• Sweet-tart fruit with floral aroma and juicy flesh
• Good for fresh snacking, fruit platters and desserts
• Correct Chinese name included: 枇杷
• Clear note that Boshu Biwa is a Japan-specific search term
• Seed safety note included for customer clarity
• Convenient fresh loquat delivery in Singapore from SKC Fruits