Poraqueiba sericea "Umari"
Poraqueiba sericea, also known as "Umari," is a rare and prized fruit that grows in the Amazonian jungle at the border of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its value is reflected in its price, which is influenced by the size of the seed and the difficulty of sourcing and cleaning it to pass inspection.Here’s a video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFt_4H935gk The Umari tree thrives in the natural habitat of the Amazon River in Peru, where the necessary climate conditions for its growth can be found. The fruit begins to appear in the third year of the tree's life, and the harvest season is between January and April. The Umari fruit has an oval shape and smooth yellow, red, or black peel, depending on the variety and degree of ripeness. The pulp has an oily consistency and covers a mesocarp that contains just one seed. Indigenous communities in the Amazonian jungle have utilized the Umari fruit in various ways for centuries. Its intense aroma and buttery texture make it an ideal vegetable b