Monstera (Swiss cheese plant)

Monstera deliciosa

fruit

A long green fruit covered in scales that come off one by one as it ripens, tasting of pineapple and banana.

Origin

Mexico and Central America

Where to find it

In the rainforests of southern Mexico; in Europe, it is found in pots everywhere, but almost never bears fruit.

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

Only the ripe part, whose scales fall off by themselves: green, it is loaded with oxalate crystals that burn the mouth and throat.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

A fruit can take more than a year to ripen on the plant.