Cemperai (false olive)

Champereia manillana

leaf · fruit

Young leaves and fruits eaten as a vegetable, commonly sold at local markets.

Origin

Southeast Asia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young leaves are rinsed and stir-fried or cooked for a few minutes in a broth; the small fruits are eaten raw or cooked.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthin · Vegetable nitratesIn small amounts, not counted Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In English it is called false olive.