FORBIDEN FRUIT? Girls, will you eat this fruit?

Date: 28-03-2012 2:36 pm (12 years ago) | Author: Akeem Jaffe Jaffa
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      The world is an interesting place, this a a veggie grown in Mexico and other parts of Latin America, make of it what you will… For those who want more info, here’s  wiki:

  The chayote (Sechium edule), also known as christophene or christophine, chuchu, cho-cho,  mirliton or merleton (Creole/Cajun), pear squash, vegetable pear, chouchoute, choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, along with melons, cucumbers and squash.
Chayote is originally native to Mexico, but has been introduced as a crop worldwide. The main growing regions are Costa Rica and Veracruz, Mexico. Costa Rican chayotes are predominantly exported to the European Union, whereas Veracruz is the main exporter of chayotes to the United States.
The word chayote is a Spanish derivative of the Nahuatl word chayohtli (pronounced [t͡ʃaˈjoʔtɬi]). Chayote was one of the many foods introduced to Europe by early explorers, who brought back a wide assortment of botanical samples. The Age of Conquest also spread the plant south from Mexico, ultimately causing it to be integrated into the cuisine of many other Latin American nations.

The chayote fruit is used in both raw and cooked forms. When cooked, chayote is usually handled like summer squash, it is generally lightly cooked to retain the crisp flavor. Raw chayote may be added to salads or salsas, and it is often marinated with lemon or lime juice. It can also be eaten straight, although the bland flavor makes this a dubious endeavor. Whether raw or cooked, chayote is a good source of amino acids and vitamin C.

Although most people are familiar only with the fruit as being edible, the root, stem, seeds and leaves are as well. The tubers of the plant are eaten like potatoes and other root vegetables, while the shoots and leaves are often consumed in salads and stir fries, especially in Asia. Like other members of the gourd family, such as cucumbers, melons, and squash, chayote has a sprawling habit, and it should only be planted if there is plenty of room in the garden. The roots are also highly susceptible to rot, especially in containers, and the plant in general is finicky to grow. However, in Australia and New Zealand, it is an easily grown yard or garden plant, set on a chicken wire support or strung against a fence.




Posted: at 28-03-2012 02:36 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- bimbolamoh_d at 28-03-2012 09:12 PM (12 years ago)
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Men, be warned, don't eat this forbidden fruit to escape the wrath of God
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- lanudja at 29-03-2012 11:18 AM (12 years ago)
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- vantheo at 29-03-2012 11:58 AM (12 years ago)
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Prick fruit

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