Borneo olive, Sibu olive
A tropical plant. It grows in forests from sea level to 450 m altitude. It can be in swamps and along rivers.
Also known as:
Bundui-bundui, Dabai, Dabang, Dabu, Danau majang, Dawai, Kambayau, Kembayau, Kumbayan, Kurihang, Saluan
Synonyms
- Canarium beccarii Engl.
- Canarium multifidum H. J. Lam.
- Canarium palawanense Elm.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Kernel, Nuts, Seed
Where does Borneo olive grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
Notes: There are 80-95 Canarium species. The fruit is high in oil content.
Status: It is widely cultivated in Sarawak for its edible fruit.
Growing Borneo olive, Sibu olive
Cultivation: When grown from seed, 70% or the trees are male.
Edible Uses: The blue-black fruit are eaten raw. For eating fresh they are soaked in hot water for 10 minutes until softened and eaten with soy sauce or as a snack. The kernel is also eaten.
Production: Flowering is from March to April and September to October and fruiting from May to November. Fruit can only be kept for 2-3 days after harvesting. The fruit are put into hot water to soften.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 339 | 3.8 | 1.3 | - | - | 4.7 | 41.3 |
| Nuts | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 35 |
Borneo olive, Sibu olive Photos
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