Cutnut

Barringtonia edulis, B. procera

nuts & seeds

A white, tender, slightly sweet kernel, eaten raw or cooked in coconut milk.

Origin

Melanesia (Vanuatu, Solomon Islands)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The kernel is freed from its thin skin and eaten right away, raw, or cooked for a few minutes.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Magnesium · Insoluble fibers · Protein

Did you know?

It is still sold in its purple pod, split open with a knife.