Mango sacha
Grias neuberthii

Family: Lecythidaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m high. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 32-120 cm long by 12-22 cm wide. The fruit are spindle shape and taper at both ends. They are 4-12 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. They have 8-10 ribs as they dry out. The seeds are round in cross section. They are 3-7 cm long. The pulp of the fruit is orange-yellow.

There are 7 Grias species. It is rich in Vitamin A containing 1.2 mg per 100g. It also has an oil that is rich in omega-3 fatty acid.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in floodplain forests and up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Australia, Brazil, Colombia (country/location of origin), Ecuador (country/location of origin), Peru (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten after roasting. They are also eaten raw.

It is a cultivated food plant. Fruit are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit, pulp around seeds

How it is grown

Fruit are available for much of the year.

Its other names

Local names

Apai, Be naka, Co'cora, Cocorro, Jaija'ocase, Kasi, Noenkawe, Nonkinkawe, Pepe guare, Piton, Pitun, Sacha mango, Ttetteccu'cho, Wenaka, Wenawe, Wingaca, Wingaka

Synonyms

Grias lorentensis R. Knuth; Grias foetidissima Dugand;