Fruit trees we are looking for
We are looking for those seeds and/or plants that we would like to have in our tropical garden on the farm site.
Abiu
Botanical name of abiu : Pouteria Caimito Family of abiu: SapotaceaeThe abiu is a tree that can reach 15 m in height with evergreen leaves are oblong to elliptical in shape of 15 cm in length.The flowers are small, four to five cylindrical petals of a greenish-white color, open in the morning and remain open for two days. These flowers, hermaphrodites, grow directly on the branches.The edible fruit called Abiu, like the tree itself, has an oval shape 5 to 10 cm long with a more or less pointed end, with a smooth and shiny skin, golden yellow when ripe. This skin of 3-5 mm thick and a "leather texture" produces an uncomfortable sticky latex. The interior of the fruit is translucent and white with one to four oval seeds. The edible Flesh has a creamy and gelatinous texture, whose taste is similar to that of a caramel custard. The fruit should be yellow in color and firm when ripe, with a hint of green near the stem.Properties and uses + Traditional uses of Abiu In traditional medicine, Abiu is used as astringent, anti-anemic, and anti-inflammatory and to relieve fever and diarrhea. The flesh of Abiu is consumed to relieve coughs from bronchitis and other lung diseases. The latex is used as a wormer and purge and is applied to abscesses.+ Food use of Abiu The Abiu is much better eaten fresh. Cool the fruit slightly, then cut in half to taste the "boiled" with a small spoon and adding a few drops of lime to enhance the taste. But be careful not to scratch the inside of the skin which has an unpleasant taste.The other solution is to hollow out the flesh with a spoon and mix it with yogurt, or to make a fruit salad of Abiu with a few drops of lime to bring out the flavor and prevent the oxidation of the fruit.The sweet and mixed pulp of Abiu is also used to make sorbets or ice creams with an unusual scent.The fruit of Abiu is an important source of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamins of group B.
Botanical name of abiu : Pouteria Caimito Family of abiu: SapotaceaeThe abiu is a tree that can reach 15 m in height with evergreen leaves are oblong to elliptical in shape of 15 cm in length.The flowers are small, four to five cylindrical petals of a greenish-white color, open in the morning and remain open for two days. These flowers, hermaphrodites, grow directly on the branches.The edible fruit called Abiu, like the tree itself, has an oval shape 5 to 10 cm long with a more or less pointed end, with a smooth and shiny skin, golden yellow when ripe. This skin of 3-5 mm thick and a "leather texture" produces an uncomfortable sticky latex. The interior of the fruit is translucent and white with one to four oval seeds. The edible Flesh has a creamy and gelatinous texture, whose taste is similar to that of a caramel custard. The fruit should be yellow in color and firm when ripe, with a hint of green near the stem.Properties and uses + Traditional uses of Abiu In traditional medicine, Abiu is used as astringent, anti-anemic, and anti-inflammatory and to relieve fever and diarrhea. The flesh of Abiu is consumed to relieve coughs from bronchitis and other lung diseases. The latex is used as a wormer and purge and is applied to abscesses.+ Food use of Abiu The Abiu is much better eaten fresh. Cool the fruit slightly, then cut in half to taste the "boiled" with a small spoon and adding a few drops of lime to enhance the taste. But be careful not to scratch the inside of the skin which has an unpleasant taste.The other solution is to hollow out the flesh with a spoon and mix it with yogurt, or to make a fruit salad of Abiu with a few drops of lime to bring out the flavor and prevent the oxidation of the fruit.The sweet and mixed pulp of Abiu is also used to make sorbets or ice creams with an unusual scent.The fruit of Abiu is an important source of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamins of group B.
Le fruit du jacquier (Artocarpus_heterophyllus)
The jackfruit fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)Vitamins, potassium, iron, magnesium ... So many benefits for the body that know how to combine the pleasure of tasting the jacque,fruit made from jackfruit. An ultra food trend to adopt urgently for its health benefits.The jacque is the fruit that you will soon not be able to do without you. Made from jackfruit, a tree that grows in the tropics, jacque is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and is a source of energy. It brings as a bonus many benefits for the body and health. There are two varieties of jacque: those with tender, juicy and sweet flesh, and the firm flesh varieties, which are less juicy and less sweet. Their white or yellow flesh becomes darker when the fruit is ripe.Like banana, the jacque continues to ripen after it has been picked and its flavor remains the same.Consisting of different sugars such as fructose and glucose, it is nevertheless considered one of the most calorific fruits: 100g brings 95 calories, but makes him a good ally to stay energetic.Protect organs and prevent diseasesThe oxidation phenomenon can affect our body. This is the degradation of cells responsible for many diseaseslike cancers. The jacque acts on the harmful effect of free radicals on our body. Rich in antioxidants, it can preventing oxidation through vitamin C which helps protect the immune system. The phytonutrients it contains will prevent cancer, but also promote the success of treatment by eliminating the presence of cancer cells. These phytonutrients can help fight against ulcers.Rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements, the fruits of jackfruit have a very rich composition. Among them we can note the presence of vitamin A which protects the vision as well as the skin, the vitamin B1, known to develop the nervous, muscular but also metabolic functions, vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, necessary in the use some elements to give energy and for muscle recovery. Vitamin B9 is beneficial for pregnant women by protecting the fetus from various malformations.Among the minerals to remember, the jacque is rich in magnesium, which improves heart health and reduces premenstrual disorders. Rich in iron and calcium, this fruit also helps maintain teeth and bones. Selenium has an important antioxidant effect that will ensure the proper functioning of the immune system and the thyroid gland. Rich in fiber and potassium. The jacque is a fruit certainly caloric, but also rehydrating. Rich in potassium, it helps regulate the body's hydration, stabilize blood circulation and heart rate. It protects cardiovascular health and avoids hypertension. Like most fruits, jackfruit fruit is high in fiber: 100 grams consumed would be equivalent to 11% of the recommended fiber intake per day. It then reduces the time of exposure to bacteria and other toxins that could irritate the colon. The presence of fiber helps reduce the assimilation of bad cholesterol and lower its concentration in the blood by constituting a kind of barrier to slow the assimilation of cholesterol and sugar.How to consume it: The jacque can be eaten as a vegetable when it is not ripe and as a fruit when it is ripe, raw or cooked according to preferences. Grated, cut into pieces, it can be added in fruit salads, mashed or jammed, or made into juice. It can also be cooked alone or with other foods such as vegetables or rice.In the producing countries, the jacque is canned, salted or sweet. The peel is often cooked and the seeds are boiled and used as vegetables. Be careful, the seeds must be properly cooked because raw they are toxic
The jackfruit fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)Vitamins, potassium, iron, magnesium ... So many benefits for the body that know how to combine the pleasure of tasting the jacque,fruit made from jackfruit. An ultra food trend to adopt urgently for its health benefits.The jacque is the fruit that you will soon not be able to do without you. Made from jackfruit, a tree that grows in the tropics, jacque is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and is a source of energy. It brings as a bonus many benefits for the body and health. There are two varieties of jacque: those with tender, juicy and sweet flesh, and the firm flesh varieties, which are less juicy and less sweet. Their white or yellow flesh becomes darker when the fruit is ripe.Like banana, the jacque continues to ripen after it has been picked and its flavor remains the same.Consisting of different sugars such as fructose and glucose, it is nevertheless considered one of the most calorific fruits: 100g brings 95 calories, but makes him a good ally to stay energetic.Protect organs and prevent diseasesThe oxidation phenomenon can affect our body. This is the degradation of cells responsible for many diseaseslike cancers. The jacque acts on the harmful effect of free radicals on our body. Rich in antioxidants, it can preventing oxidation through vitamin C which helps protect the immune system. The phytonutrients it contains will prevent cancer, but also promote the success of treatment by eliminating the presence of cancer cells. These phytonutrients can help fight against ulcers.Rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements, the fruits of jackfruit have a very rich composition. Among them we can note the presence of vitamin A which protects the vision as well as the skin, the vitamin B1, known to develop the nervous, muscular but also metabolic functions, vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, necessary in the use some elements to give energy and for muscle recovery. Vitamin B9 is beneficial for pregnant women by protecting the fetus from various malformations.Among the minerals to remember, the jacque is rich in magnesium, which improves heart health and reduces premenstrual disorders. Rich in iron and calcium, this fruit also helps maintain teeth and bones. Selenium has an important antioxidant effect that will ensure the proper functioning of the immune system and the thyroid gland. Rich in fiber and potassium. The jacque is a fruit certainly caloric, but also rehydrating. Rich in potassium, it helps regulate the body's hydration, stabilize blood circulation and heart rate. It protects cardiovascular health and avoids hypertension. Like most fruits, jackfruit fruit is high in fiber: 100 grams consumed would be equivalent to 11% of the recommended fiber intake per day. It then reduces the time of exposure to bacteria and other toxins that could irritate the colon. The presence of fiber helps reduce the assimilation of bad cholesterol and lower its concentration in the blood by constituting a kind of barrier to slow the assimilation of cholesterol and sugar.How to consume it: The jacque can be eaten as a vegetable when it is not ripe and as a fruit when it is ripe, raw or cooked according to preferences. Grated, cut into pieces, it can be added in fruit salads, mashed or jammed, or made into juice. It can also be cooked alone or with other foods such as vegetables or rice.In the producing countries, the jacque is canned, salted or sweet. The peel is often cooked and the seeds are boiled and used as vegetables. Be careful, the seeds must be properly cooked because raw they are toxic