Abu is a tropical fruit native to South America and is found in Peru, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil. The fruit belongs to the family. Abu fruit is called by various other names in different regions. It is called as Temary in Venezuela; Camilo in Colombia; Lima or cause in Ecuador; aboard or Camilo in Brazil; yellow Capote or yellow star apple in Trinidad. Although Abu fruit is very popular for its therapeutic benefits, it is sometimes underappreciated because its peel contains a white and viscous fluid that sticks to the lips.
Abu fruit is round to in shape, smooth and pointed at the stigma. When the fruit ripens, it turns bright yellow in color. The outer skin of the Abu fruit is inedible and has a leathery texture. The fruit contains a sticky latex when it is immature, and the cut surface browns rapidly in contact with air. The latex disappears as the fruit matures. The translucent flesh tastes like caramel and contains up to five seeds.
Abu can be eaten fresh, and sometimes it is added to salads. The jelly-like pulp can be added to jam, yogurt and sherbets by combining the fruit with coconut milk and pure cane sugar. The taste of the fruit can be enhanced when it is refrigerated. Adding lemon juice to the fruit enhances the flavor. As a precautionary measure, people are advised to oil their lips while consuming Abu fruit to keep the latex from sticking their lips.
Abu Fruit contains high amounts of vitamin C, which helps boost immunity and improve the defense mechanism against infections and diseases. One hundred grams of Abu fruit contains 122% of the daily recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C.
Abu fruit is a good source of vitamin B3 (Niacin), which supports skin health, central nervous system, and digestive system. NAD (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and NADP (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) the two coenzymes, are derivatives of Vitamin B3 and are needed for the metabolism of glucose and fat. About 100 grams of Abu fruit contains about 34% of the daily recommended dietary allowance for Niacin.
Abu fruit is used to provide relief from fever and diarrhea. The fruit has other uses in the folk medicine. The Abu fruit is also used as a deforming agent, laxative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-anemic. The sticky latex that appears on the skin of the unripe Abu fruit is used as a vermiform, cleanser, and also applied on abscesses.
Abu is a tropical fruit native to South America and is found in Peru, Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil. The fruit belongs to the family. Abu fruit is called by various other names in different regions. It is called as Temary in Venezuela; Camilo in Colombia; Lima or cause in Ecuador; aboard or Camilo in Brazil; yellow Capote or yellow star apple in Trinidad. Although Abu fruit is very popular for its therapeutic benefits, it is sometimes underappreciated because its peel contains a white and viscous fluid that sticks to the lips.
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