Governor's plum

Flacourtia indica

fruit

Small dark-red plums, sweet and tangy, rolled between the hands before eating to soften their harshness, or cooked into jam.

Origin

Madagascar, tropical Africa and Asia

Where to find it

In the savannas and hedges of Madagascar; its fruits are sold in season at markets in Antananarivo.

Season (United States)

November to February

Preparation

Once rolled, they are eaten raw, skin included, spitting out the small seeds; jam is sieved to remove them.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Madagascar it is called lamoty.