Lando

Embelia philippinensis

leaf · fruit · spice

Sour leaves that flavour fish, meat and vegetables, or sour soups; the sweet-sour fruits are eaten too.

Origin

Philippines and Borneo

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

A few leaves are cooked with the dish to sour it; the ripe fruits are eaten raw.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthinIn small amounts, not counted Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Its fresh stems serve as ties.