Description

BUY AFRICAN PEAR

Botanical Name:   Dacryodes edulis

Common Name:   Safou,  Atanga,  Ube, African bear, bush pear

Commonly found Region:   Africa, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria.

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African pear known as Ube among the Ibo-speaking people of South-East Nigeria is a member of the family  Burseroceae. It is an evergreen tropical fruit tree which grows in the humid and sub-humid climate of the West-African countries.

It’s fruit pulp is well known for its richness in protein, fat, fibre, minerals and essential amino acid. They are consumed during the month of April to September

Nutrition Profile

HEALTH IMPORTANCE 

• Used in treatment of diverticulosis
• Reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases
• Fights free radicals in the body
• Encourages detoxification
• Provides fiber which improves digestive health.

Possible uses In Food Preparation

• Used in spiced pear baked oatmeal
• Pear butter
• Ginger pear quinoa crumble
• Used in smoothen and eaten raw.