This fruit is unique, with a Velvet Exocarp, Succulent Mesocarp, Rockhard Seed, Prolate spheroid Shape and Black colour this fruit stands out. We call it “ube mgba” in my part of Nigeria, Canarium Schweinfurthii is the botanical name but the English name remains confusing
African Elemi
Atile
Torchwood Fruit
Black Olive
We pluck it from the tree, soak it in the hot water until it softens then is ready for consumption
What do you call it ?
Hi @ogewuru
I know this fruit. We call it Atile
It taste like avocado. It is found in Jos mostly.
Thanks for sharing with us.
That is interesting, Is Atile the local name ?
*Tasty fruit @ogewuru *
It’s called “uber mmiri” in Igbo land
Tastes bitter sometimes but rich in nutrients.
@Julietezego you are correct, that bitter taste makes it exotic
@ogewuru Yes It is widely called Atile in the North.
We call it Trám đen. you can find more about it here tramden.com
@Tramden awesome, but beyond eating as fruit whatelse do you use it for ?
We collect the seed and sell them. Sometimes I spend time to enjoy the seed, it is very delicious and memories of childhood come back
