Cassabanana

Sicana odorifera

fruit

A long dark-red or purple fruit with a powerful melon smell, eaten raw or as jam; green, it is cooked like a squash.

Origin

Brazil and tropical America

Where to find it

It is grown in gardens, where it climbs over roofs and fences; its fruits are sometimes sold at markets in Brazil and Puerto Rico.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Ripe and fragrant, it is peeled, the seeds removed and the flesh eaten raw; green, it is diced and cooked for a few minutes as a vegetable.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Anthocyanins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Brazil, it was placed in wardrobes to scent the linen.