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Ackee, the national fruit of Jamaica

Ackee (Blighia sapida) is a tropical fruit and the national fruit of Jamaica. It originates in West Africa and was brought to Jamaica in the 18th century by slave traders. Only the ripe yellow aril is edible.

Ackee, the national fruit of Jamaica
  • Native to West Africa. brought to Jamaica in the 18th century via the slave trade.
  • Only the ripe yellow aril of a naturally split fruit is safe to eat. unripe fruit is toxic.
  • Unripe fruit contains hypoglycin A, the cause of the so-called Jamaican vomiting sickness.
  • Jamaicas national dish is Ackee and Saltfish, ackee sautéed with salt cod.
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Recipes with ackee

Braised abalone in oyster sauce

Braised abalone in oyster sauce

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