akee

Blighia sapida

Akee (Blighia sapida) is an amazing tropical fruit tree native to West Africa. It produces red-centered fruits that are incredibly juicy and flavorful. Akee is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron and Vitamin C, making it a great addition to a nutritious diet. It also has a unique sweet taste, making it ideal for a variety of dishes. Its high fiber content helps to regulate digestion and reduce hunger cravings. The tree has a magnificent silhouette and produces an abundance of fruits during the spring. The seed within the fruit is considered to have medicinal properties. Akee is an amazing plant species, highly valuable to human health and nutrition.