Ackee

Jamaica's national fruit — delicious ripe and cooked, dangerous unripe.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g

151Calories

2.9gProtein

8gCarbs

15gFat

2.7gFiber

0gSugar

Benefits

Soft
creamy cooked flesh
source of protein and fats

Key compounds

Fatty acidsproteinfibervitamin Cunripe fruit contains hypoglycin A

Best for these goals

Savory cooked fruit dish

How to use it

Only the ripe yellow arils are cooked — classically simmered with saltfish, Jamaica's national dish; sautéed like scrambled eggs

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

MUST be fully ripe and properly prepared. Unripe ackee contains hypoglycin A, a genuine toxin behind 'Jamaican vomiting sickness'; discard the pink membrane and never eat unripe fruit or the seeds.

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