Borojo (Borojoa patinoi)

Family: Rubiaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Borojo or Borojo patinoi is a small, tropical, evergreen shrub that grows up to 5 m high and is found in Northwestern South America. It is a dioecious species cultivated for its edible fruit that can be eaten raw or made into juice, jellies, preserves, etc. The fruit is also tonic and has many other medicinal uses. Found In: Amazon, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nauru, Panama, South America.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet, aromatic flavour with some bitterness. — Fruit - eaten raw or made into jellies, preserves, sauces, ice cream etc.; A sweet, aromatic flavour with some bitterness.; The green to brown fruit is 7 - 12 cm in diameter with a brown pulp that is very acid and dense.; The fruit pulp is used to prepare juice (jugo del amor), compotes, marmalades, candies and wine.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland rainforests, usually at elevations up to 700 metres but occasionally to 1,200 metres.. (Zone 10)