Extraordinary vitamin C content — 100g contains 5x more vitamin C than oranges. The fruit tannins are documented as anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory. One of the most beloved fruits of the West African ancestral diet.
Primarily familiar to Nigerian and Ghanaian diaspora communities. One of the foods that brings the most intense nostalgia and cultural connection for West African-heritage Black Americans.
Vitamin C at this concentration dramatically increases iron absorption from plant sources. Tannins have documented blood glucose lowering effects. High in calcium — relevant for Black women with lactose intolerance who have limited dairy calcium sources.
Eat fresh — bite through the skin, suck the tart-sweet pulp, avoid the seeds. Available seasonally at African grocery stores (primarily December-April). Frozen pulp available year-round at some stores.
Free, no account needed to ask.