Vasconcellea quercifolia

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Vasconcellea quercifolia

Common name:
Wild Papaya

Local name:
Calasacha

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
whole fruit, ripe, raw

This small bright orange fruit has a sweet smell and juicy, sweetish pulp. These fruits are usually eaten in preserves or candied. Are a good source of papain, which is used to promote digestion.