Java almond, Pili nut, Manila elemi
A tropical plant. Common in the primary forest of Luzon and also found in Marinduque, Tacao, Mindoro and Masbate in Philippines. They grow at low to medium altitudes.
Also known as:
Antong, Bikolano, Elemi, Pining-liitan, Sahing
Synonyms
- Canarium carapifolium Perk.
- Canarium commune (non L.) F. Vill.
- Canarium oliganthum Merr.
- Canarium polyanthum Perk.
- Canarium triandrum Engl.
- Pimela luzonica Blume
Edible Portion
- Seeds kernel, Nuts, Fruit, Leaves
Where does Java almond grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Ghana, Malaysia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, West Africa
Notes: There are 80-95 Canarium species.
Growing Java almond, Pili nut, Manila elemi
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seeds.
Edible Uses: The kernels of the nuts are eaten raw or roasted. The fruit pulp can be cooked. Young shoots can be eaten raw.
Production: Flowering occurs mainly in August and September and fruiting in January and February.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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