Posted on December 30th, 2007 in Nut Trees
Castanea or Chestnut is a nut bearing tree native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Nuts are edible and eaten fresh, roasted, boiled or dried for later use.
Archive for December, 2007
Posted on December 15th, 2007 in Fruit Bearing Plants
Oyster Nut, Telfairia pedata native to Central and Telfairia occidentalis native to East Africa, are tropical, nut (seed) bearing perennial large vines. Nuts (seeds) are edible, high in carbohydrates, minerals and with up to 30% protein and a flavor comparable to that of the Brazil nut and superior to it in nutritional quality. Nuts are eaten raw, boiled, or roasted.
Posted on December 10th, 2007 in Fruit Trees
Blighia sapida or Ackee is a perennial, fruit bearing tree, native to equatorial West Africa. Fruit is edible but is not palatable as a whole. Just the inner flesh of the yellow arils are eaten when fruit is fully ripe. It is essential for ackees to be harvested, processed and cooked the right way. Nevertheless, the fruit is highly dense in nutritional value, including protein, zinc, vitamin A and the all-important essential fatty acids.It also makes a tasteful dish when cooked with tomatoes, onions and salted codfish.
Posted on December 03rd, 2007 in Fruit Trees
Chrysophyllum cainito or Star apple is a subtropical, fruit bearing tree native to Central equatorial America and West Indies. Fruit is edible but should be picked when fully colored (purple fruit) or when softening (green fruit). Star apple is pleasant-tasting and has a terrific caramel vanilla flavor. It is best if dished chilled.
Tags: chrysophyllum caimito, Star apple
