Ackee (Blighia sapida) _tab_carambola and prepared as a leafy

and prepared as a leafy vegetable in the local cuisines of Chiapas

and Caribbean cuisines and is also famous for its medicinal properties

Polyphenols

Medicinal and Traditional Uses

yellow-green skin and vibrant red-orange flesh

Ackee (Blighia sapida) _tab_carambola and prepared as a leafyIconic and Nutritious Caribbean Fruit Common Names: Ackee, Akee, Ankye, Vegetable Brain, Ishin, Achee, Savory Ackee, Arbre Fricasse Family: Sapindaceae Origin: West Africa (introduced to the Caribbean) Ackee is a tropical fruit tree that produces bright red fruit with a unique taste and texture, making it a staple in Caribbean cuisine, particularly in Jamaica where it's famously paired with saltfish. Native to West Africa, Ackee was brought to the