Coco de mer

Lodoicea maldivica

fruit

The gelatinous, translucent flesh of the young nut, with a mild coconut taste, served as a dessert in the Seychelles.

Origin

Seychelles (Praslin)

Where to find it

It grows wild only in the Vallée de Mai and on Curieuse Island; its nut is protected and only leaves the Seychelles with a permit.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The jelly is scraped out with a spoon and eaten raw, cold.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its seed is the largest in the plant world: up to 25 kilos.