Pili Nuts, also known as Canarium ovatum, are a unique tropical fruit that are indigenous to the Central Bicol region in the Philippines. The Pili tree is a member of the Burseraceae family, and it can grow up to 20 meters tall. The Pili Nut fruit is composed of a pulp that turns from green when young to deep-purple when ripe, and a hard shell that protects the nut inside.
Pili Nut pulps are edible and can be boiled and eaten as a delicacy. Boiling the ripened Pili Nut pulp also makes it easier to get through to its uniquely tasty nut inside its very hard shell. The nut has a rich, buttery flavor, which makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Fresh Pili nuts are highly sought after, and they are a popular snack in the Philippines.
Apart from being cultivated for their edible fruits, Pili nuts are also used to produce a variety of health and beauty products. The oil extracted from the nut is used to produce cosmetics, soaps, and other health products due to its high vitamin E content. In addition to its uses in health and beauty products, Pili nuts are also used as a source for candies and desserts. Bicolanos have developed different ways of incorporating Pili nuts into local cuisine, including sweets like Pili tart, Pili brittle, and Pili ice cream.
In conclusion, Pili nuts are a unique tropical fruit that is indigenous to the Central Bicol region in the Philippines. The fruit’s pulps are edible and can be boiled and eaten, and the nut inside has a rich, buttery flavor that makes it a favorite snack. Pili nuts are also used to produce a variety of health and beauty products, as well as candies and desserts in the Philippines.
Pili Nuts are protected by edible pulps before hard shells that should be cracked open prior to the delicious nuts inside.
Fresh Pili Nuts with Pulps
Pili Nuts are not only benificial for consumption. They are also used for health and beauty purposes.
