It is a tropical fruit, cultivated in Southeast Asia, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, and Indonesia. In America, it is produced in Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, and Central American countries. In Spain, it is cultivated in Malaga, Granada, and the Canary Islands.
They are known for their content of minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and potassium; they are also rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, carbohydrates, and magnesium. Therefore, they are beneficial as antioxidants, diuretics, and they promote intestinal transit.
They can be consumed as fresh fruit, in soups, curries, salads, etc.
When buying them, it is advisable to discard those with black areas and those with perfect skin because they may have spoiled pulp. The best ones are flexible when pressed with a finger, aromatic, and with slightly wrinkled and stained skin.
To know if they are ripe, they are submerged in water and it is checked if they sink.
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