Nungu (ice apple)

Borassus aethiopum, B. flabellifer

fruit

Translucent, jelly-like kernels of a palm's young fruit, fresh and sweet like lychee.

Origin

South India, Sri Lanka and West Africa

Season (United States)

April to June

Preparation

The young fruit is opened with a knife and the kernels taken out; their thin brown skin is removed, then they are eaten raw, well chilled.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Every part of this palm is used: it also gives sugar and palm wine, and its leaves carried ancient manuscripts.