Nsafu - softened scraped fruit of Dacryodes edulis - safoutier, African plum or pear, butterfruit

Description:

Description: English: The fruit of Dacryodes edulis requires a little mild heating - in hot water or gently grilled - to soften the green flesh and purple skin before eating. Despite the small fruit, after heating, has more of the taste and texture of avocado. Grows and is a popular and nutritious seasonal fruit in the African equatorial climatic band from West Africa, through Central Africa to East Africa. Date: 17 March 2016. Source: Own work. Author: Piki-photow.