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Five fruits you've never heard of that are helping to end hunger

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(Read caption) Ackee fruit is found in the tropical forests of West Africa. It has a creamy texture and a mild flavor. The fruit is commonly eaten with meat dishes as a side dish and is very nutritious.

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Today, Nourishing the Planet features five fruits that you have likely never heard of that are helping to alleviate hunger and poverty.

1. Monkey Oranges: Similar in shape and size to apple, pear, and orange trees, Monkey Oranges are a highly coveted African wild fruit tree, and farmers will often leave them standing when clearing land for cultivation of field crops.

Best Way to Eat It: It is traditionally eaten raw, or made into jam, juice, or fruit wine. The grapefruit-sized fruit tends to be yellow, orange, or brown, and emits a sweet scent with a touch of clove. They are known for their delicious sweet and sour flavor and are rich in vitamin C and in B vitamins.

Monkey Oranges in Action: Monkey oranges are an important indigenous African resource that support farmers in times of crop failure, providing a supplemental food in rural areas. By adding them to crop fields, gardens, parks, fence lines, and street sides they can boost food security and nutrition. They are a source of shade and erosion protection, and the wood is commonly used for firewood, tool handles, and building poles.



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