Mamoncillo is an exotic fruit that naturally occurs in the Caribbean, South and Central America. It is also often cultivated in India and Florida. It is not a popular delicacy in Central Europe, despite its unique taste and valuable health properties.
However, every year it appears more and more often on grocery store shelves, so it is worth mentioning it. Don’t hesitate to buy it whenever you have the opportunity, because mamoncillo is a real treasure with a valuable dose of vitamins for your body.
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Momoncillo is a fruit also known as mamon, genip or limoncillo. Some people jokingly call it “Spanish lime”, which is not strange at all considering its appearance.
At first glance it is confusingly similar to the popular citrus fruit, although it is much smaller, about 2-4 centimeters in size. It grows in bunches.
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When it comes to how to eat mamoncillo, this fruit tastes great both raw as a snack and in liquid form, e.g. juice/cocktail. It can also be used as an addition to fruit salads or jams. It also goes well with sorbets.
It has gelatinous orange-colored flesh. When it comes to taste, however, mamoncillo resembles lychee more than lime. It is moderately sweet, with a subtle hint of bitterness and sourness.
Few people know what health-promoting properties mamoncillo has to offer, but it is a real treasure among fruits. In the fall and winter, it is worth drinking it regularly because it strengthens the immune system and can help the body fight colds.
It contains vitamin C, A, iron, fiber, phosphorus and calcium, as well as a lot of antioxidants, phenols, p-coumaric acid and resveratol. Thanks to this, it has a positive effect on the heart and digestive system (including relief from stomach problems and constipation). The fruit prevents anemia, lowers blood pressure, improves mood and sleep quality (contains tryptophan).
