Pandanus fruit

Pandanus krauelianus, P. tectorius

fruit

A large pineapple-like fruit of woody segments, whose sweet orange base is chewed, raw or cooked.

Origin

Pacific islands

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The segments are pulled off one by one; only the fleshy base is chewed, raw or cooked, then the fibres are spat out. The woody part is not eaten.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

On atolls, it was a famine reserve: its cooked, dried paste kept for years.