Pequi Live Plant (Caryocar brasiliense) Plant Type:Seedling Plant consumed raw

consumed raw

or someone intrigued by nature’s remedies

In Mexican and Central American cuisine

and tropical climates

Pequi Live Plant (Caryocar brasiliense) Plant Type:Seedling Plant consumed rawPequi is a spiny, tropical fruit native to Brazil, especially the Cerrado region, with a strong, unique flavor often described as a mix of citrus, pineapple, and hazelnut. The bright yellow pulp surrounding a large, hard shelled seed is edible after cooking and is used to flavor dishes like chicken and rice, while the fruit's oil is used in cosmetics and food products. Due to its sharp, spiny rind, the fruit is considered "dangerous" and requires