Olasapo Fruit Plant
* Olosapo is available in the early fall through spring.
* Olosapo, botanically classified as Couepia polyandra, is a rare, tropical fruit belonging to the Chrysobalanaceae family.
* Olosapo is an excellent source of fiber, which can help stimulate the digestive tract and cleanse the body. The fruits also contain some vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help strengthen the immune system, boost collagen production within the skin, and reduce inflammation.
* Olosapo is native to tropical regions spanning from Southern Mexico to Costa Rica and has been growing wild since ancient times. The rare fruits have primarily remained a natural cultivar, not commercially grown for fresh market use
* The fruit, when ripe, can be consumed with the skin on, and only the seed is discarded. The flesh can be sliced and tossed into green salads, mixed into fruit bowls, or used as a topping over baked goods