Sanky

Corryocactus brevistylus, C. pulquinensis

fruit

Very sour green fruits with juicy pulp, as juice, sorbet or in pisco sour instead of lemon.

Origin

Andes of southern Peru (Arequipa, Ayacucho)

Season (United States)

February to May

Preparation

The fruit is cut in half and the pulp squeezed or blended with its seeds; too sour, it is rarely eaten on its own.

Molecules

BetalainsIn small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It is called the lemon of the Andes: it grows on dry slopes, between 2,000 and 3,500 meters.