Safou (African pear)

Pachylobus edulis

fruit

A purple fruit with oily green flesh, softened in hot water or on embers, eaten with cassava.

Origin

Central Africa

Season (United States)

May to October

Preparation

Once softened, it is split and the green flesh eaten, leaving the large stone; the thin skin is eaten or removed.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Anthocyanins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its pulp is nearly half oil: it is called the trees' “butter”.