Coguil

Lardizabala funaria

fruit

The fruit of a vine, with sweet white pulp around black seeds, eaten and appreciated locally.

Origin

Central and southern Chile

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The ripe fruit is opened and the white pulp sucked from around the black seeds, which are spat out; the skin is not eaten.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its skin is not bitter, unlike that of its Japanese cousin, akebi.