Blighia sapida
The ackee, also known as acki, akee, or ackee apple (Blighia sapida), is a fruit of the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family, as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa. The scientific name honours Captain William Bligh who took the fruit from Jamaica to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, in 1793. The English common name is derived from the West African Akan akye fufo.
| Blighia sapida | |
|---|---|
| Fruit | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Sapindaceae |
| Genus: | Blighia |
| Species: | B. sapida |
| Binomial name | |
| Blighia sapida | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Cupania sapida Voigt | |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
9.55 g | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.45 g |
18.78 g | |
8.75 g | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Thiamine (B1) | 9% 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 15% 0.18 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 25% 3.74 mg |
| Vitamin C | 78% 65 mg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 8% 83 mg |
| Iron | 42% 5.52 mg |
| Phosphorus | 14% 98 mg |
Raw arils after pods allowed to open naturally. Seeds removed | |
| |
| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. | |
Although having a long-held reputation as being poisonous with potential fatalities, the fruit arils are renowned as delicious when ripe, prepared properly, and cooked and are a feature of various Caribbean cuisines. Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is considered a delicacy.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.