Spanish Name
Caimito
Scientific Name
Chrysophyllum cainito
Category
Fruit
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Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Growth Type
Tree
Usage
CulinaryMedicinal
How to eat
Eat raw, cut into half. The Star Apple skin contains a sticky latex substance in it, so don’t eat the skin. The seeds aren’t edible as well. Only the white milky flesh and the rubbery membrane that surrounds the seeds is eaten.
Nutritional Info
Contains vitamin C, fiber, calcium
Medicinal Uses
Cooling effect, supports digestion, traditional fever remedy
Planting Distance
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