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Chocó in English

BOROJÓ

Borojo is found in the rainy forests of the Pacific coast of Colombia. The Borojo tree is about 3 to 5 meters. The fruit has 7 to 12 centimeters in diameter, and its color is green. The fruit has around 90 to 600 seeds, and it is considered ripe when it falls on the floor. The pulp is brown, acid, and very dense. Borojo can be found in the wild and commercial plantations. It is used for human consumption and is delicious as juice, ice cream, capsules and jelly, to mention a few. (adapted from www.borojo.net) 

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