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.
| Product | Fresh Loquat |
| Origin | China |
| Also Known As | Pipa fruit, Chinese plum, fresh loquat, loquat fruit, biwa fruit, Japanese medlar, Japanese plum, nispero |
| Chinese Names | 枇杷, 枇杷水果, 芦橘, 蘆橘 |
| Search Note | 琵琶水果 is a common search-style typo or variation. The correct fruit name is 枇杷. |
| Japanese Name | Biwa / びわ / ビワ |
| Botanical Guide | Eriobotrya japonica |
| Fruit Family | Rosaceae, the rose family |
| Skin | Yellow to orange-yellow skin, sometimes with light fuzz or natural surface marks |
| Flesh | Juicy yellow to orange flesh with large brown seeds inside |
| Taste | Sweet, lightly tart, floral and tropical, with apricot-peach and mild citrus notes |
| Texture | Firm and crisp when less ripe; softer, juicier and peach-like when fully ripe |
| Seeds | Do not eat the seeds. Remove seeds before eating or serving. |
| Best For | Fresh snacking, fruit platters, desserts, jams, compotes, salads, drinks and seasonal fruit tasting |
| Storage | Keep at room temperature only if ripening or eating soon. Refrigerate ripe loquats dry and consume soon for best quality. |
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.
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 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.
| Name | Meaning / Usage |
| Fresh Loquat | Main English product name |
| Pipa Fruit | Search name based on Chinese 枇杷 / pípá |
| Chinese Plum | Common English name for loquat |
| Biwa Fruit | Japanese name for loquat fruit |
| 枇杷 | Correct Chinese name for loquat |
| 枇杷水果 | Chinese search phrase meaning loquat fruit |
| 琵琶水果 | Common search variation, but 琵琶 normally refers to the Chinese musical instrument |
| Japanese Medlar | Another English common name |
| Nispero | Spanish market name for loquat |
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.
| Search Term | Meaning on This Page |
| Biwa Fruit | Japanese name for loquat fruit |
| Boshu Biwa | Japan-specific loquat from Chiba; not this China-origin product |
| Fresh Loquat | This product from China |
| Chinese Plum | Common English name for loquat |
| 枇杷 | Correct Chinese fruit name |
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Comparison | Fresh Loquat | Kumquat |
| Fruit Family | Rosaceae | Citrus family |
| Skin | Yellow-orange skin, sometimes lightly fuzzy | Bright orange citrus peel |
| Flesh | Juicy yellow to orange flesh with large seeds | Small citrus flesh with sweet peel and tart pulp |
| Eating Style | Wash, eat flesh, remove seeds | Usually eaten whole with peel after washing |
| Taste | Sweet-tart, floral, apricot-peach-like | Sweet peel with tart citrus flesh |
Fresh Loquat is best enjoyed fresh when ripe. It can also be used in simple desserts, drinks and cooked fruit preparations.
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 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.
| Reference Serving | 100g raw loquat, general guide |
| Calories | About 47 kcal per 100g |
| Carbohydrates | About 12g per 100g |
| Dietary Fibre | About 1.7g per 100g |
| Protein | About 0.4g per 100g |
| Total Fat | About 0.2g per 100g |
| Potassium | Naturally contains potassium |
| Vitamin A / Carotenoids | Naturally contains vitamin A-related carotenoids |
Customers tracking calories, sugar or carbohydrates closely should weigh the edible portion because seed size, flesh ratio and fruit size vary by batch.
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.
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 is a golden-yellow seasonal fruit with juicy flesh, floral aroma and a sweet-tart flavour. It is also known as pipa fruit, Chinese plum, biwa fruit and 枇杷.
Origin: China. Size, colour, sweetness, tartness, ripeness, seed size, packaging and availability may vary by batch. Product photos are for reference only.
Pipa fruit is another name for loquat, based on the Chinese name 枇杷, pronounced pípá. It refers to the same fruit commonly called fresh loquat or Chinese plum.
Yes. Chinese plum is a common English name for loquat. Loquat may also be called pipa fruit, Japanese plum, Japanese medlar, nispero or biwa fruit depending on market and language.
Loquat in Chinese is 枇杷. Customers may also search 枇杷水果. 琵琶水果 is a search variation, but 琵琶 usually refers to the Chinese musical instrument, while 枇杷 is the fruit.
Biwa is the Japanese name for loquat. This product is Fresh Loquat from China, not Japan-origin Boshu Biwa.
Boshu Biwa refers to a Japan-specific loquat grown in the Minami-Boso area of Chiba Prefecture. It is included here only as a search comparison. This product is China-origin fresh loquat.
Loquat tastes sweet, lightly tart, juicy and floral. Depending on ripeness and batch, it may remind customers of apricot, peach, apple, pineapple and mild citrus.
Loquat skin is edible if washed well, but some customers prefer to peel it for a softer texture. The large brown seeds should be removed and not eaten.
No. Do not eat loquat seeds. Remove and discard the seeds before eating or serving the fruit.
No. This listing is for fresh loquat fruit only. It is not loquat leaf tea, biwa cha, pipa leaf or medicinal leaves.
Choose yellow to orange-yellow loquats that are fragrant and slightly soft near the stem. Avoid green, very hard, leaking, mouldy or deeply bruised fruit.
Keep firm loquats at room temperature only if ripening. Once ripe, refrigerate them dry in a breathable container or perforated bag and consume soon for best flavour.
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