Forest mahogany (Natal mahogany)

Trichilia dregeana

fruit · nuts & seeds

Aril eaten, or crushed into a sweet drink or sauce; seeds peeled and boiled as a side dish.

Origin

East and Southern Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The seed coat is toxic: always peeled, then boiled.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its seeds also give a butter, mafura butter.