In Jain diet (for laypeople), fruits are generally allowed. Keep it simple, clean, and fresh, and avoid any harm to tiny life.

Safe choices (wash well, cut fresh in daylight):

• Apple, banana, pear
• Orange, sweet lime, mosambi
• Papaya (ripe), mango (ripe)
• Grapes, pomegranate
• Watermelon, muskmelon, cantaloupe
• Guava (ripe, clean)
• Coconut/tender coconut water
• Dates, soaked raisins
• Dry fruits/nuts used in phal-aahar: almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios

Be careful or avoid:

• Overripe, fermented, or worm‑infested fruits
• Fruits hard to clean or with many surface seeds where insects may hide (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, mulberries)—some families avoid these
• Figs/anjeer (some traditions avoid due to tiny insects—follow your family/guru’s practice)
• Pre‑cut fruit from outside shops; prefer cutting at home in daylight
• Added salt/spices/oil if you are doing Ayambil or strict vows

General Jain guidelines:

• Eat only during daylight; avoid after sunset
• Wash thoroughly, inspect for insects, and use fresh, single‑ingredient preparations
• Honey is not allowed
• During Upvaas/Phal‑aahar, take only fruits, nuts, and water (preferably boiled the same day)
• During special observances (e.g., Paryushan, Navpad Oli), follow the specific rules given by your tradition or guru

Notes on traditions:

• Both Shwetambar and Digambar lay followers may take fruits as above
• Ascetic rules differ by tradition (meal timing, storage), but for householders the above guidance is standard

If you follow a specific guru or community practice, keep to that as the final authority.