ackee

Thân thiện

A ripe ackee fruit is split open on a wooden cutting board.

Definition

Noun: 1. A tropical fruit: The ackee is the red, pear-shaped fruit of the Blighia sapida tree, native to tropical West Africa but also widely grown in Jamaica and other Caribbean regions. It is notable for its culinary use and its toxic properties.

Usage and Examples

• The national dish of Jamaica is saltfish and ackee.
• Only the soft, creamy yellow arils of the ackee are edible.
• Proper preparation of ackee is essential to avoid illness.

Important Safety Information

• Toxicity: The ackee fruit contains hypoglycin A and B, which are toxic. The flesh (arils) is poisonous when unripe or overripe. The black seeds are always poisonous.
• Safe Consumption: The fruit is only safe to eat when it has ripened fully on the tree and opened naturally to reveal the edible yellow arils. The pink membrane and black seeds must be completely removed.

Variants and Related Words

• Akee: An alternative spelling for ackee.
• Blighia sapida: The botanical name for the ackee tree.

Synonyms and Related Terms

• Vegetable brain: A colloquial name referring to the appearance of the cooked arils.
• There are no direct culinary synonyms, as it is a specific fruit.

Học thuật

Noun

1. red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe

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