Abiu

Pouteria caimito

fruit

A yellow fruit with translucent, gelatinous, very sweet flesh tasting of caramel, eaten with a spoon.

Origin

Amazonia

Season (United States)

January to April

Preparation

It is cut in half and the flesh scooped out with a spoon; the skin, with its sticky latex, is not eaten, and the seeds are removed. It is ripe when yellow and soft to the touch.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Better not to put your lips to it: its skin leaves a sticky latex; it is cut open and the flesh scooped out.