The fruit is known by a variety of names and is found growing throughout Latin America (view them on Wikiwand). Now let's discuss what makes it healthy, which is the main point.
Health Benefits of Eating Quenepa (Spanish Lime)
1. It is full of fiber that reduces constipation and lowers cholesterol.
2. It contains vitamin A, which is good for your urinary system.
3. Vitamin C, an important antioxidant, is also present.
4. Another nutrient the quenepa contains is tryptophan, which helps to get a good night’s sleep.
5. Another is lysine, which prevents herpes and also aids in the growth process.
6. The quenepa lowers your blood pressure.
7. It can also help with asthma.
8. It is low in fat and calories.
9. It contains calcium, which strengthens the bones and teeth and plays a role in cancer prevention.
10. It contains phosphorus, which regulates hormones and aids digestion.
Cooked or mixed with other foods, quenepa can have other health benefits.
For instance, tea made from the leaves can sooth intestinal problems; or the seeds can be roasted, crushed and combined with honey as an antidote for diarrhea.
How to eat Quenepa Fruit
The quenepa must not be eaten until it is ripe because it contains toxins.
Simply bite the shell to break it, exposing the fruit-covered seed inside. Then proceed to chew the fruit off the seed.
Be sure not to swallow the seed; it is big and hard, and you can choke on it. When you are done eating, the seed should be practically bare.
Source: OM Times