As we are all aware almonds are valued as nuts. In case of indian almond, is the fruit edible? the fruit generally assumes a reddish pink colour on maturity.
I have searched extensively on the net. In spite of that Iam able to get only data on the nutritional benefits of the indian almond nut but not of the outer fruit. Can anyone guide me with this
The tasty kernels or nuts of tropical almond have traditionally been incorporated, albeit in modest quantities, into the diet of peoples in coastal areas throughout much of the Asia-Pacific region. The nuts may be consumed fresh shortly after extraction from the shell or else preserved by smoking and consumed up to a year later. In some areas the nuts are mainly a snack food consumed by children, with the fleshy fruit also sometimes being consumed. In other areas, tropical almond nuts were highly regarded as a human food source. Types with larger kernels and softer shells were selected and preferentially propagated and maintained in parts of Melanesia. Localities noted for good nut types include South-West Bay, Malekula (Vanuatu); Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands); and Mussau Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, and Iwa Island, Marshall Bennett Group (Papua New Guinea). In coastal areas, the timber is often used in local building but is not well suited to high decay situations (such as contact with the ground).The timber is traditionally used to make various items including canoes and drums has and as a fuelwood. The tree also has a wide range of traditional non-wood product uses.Tannin is extracted from the bark, leaves, roots, and fruit shell. The large leaves are used as wrapping material. A black dye is obtained from the bark, fruit, and foliage. It’s leaves and bark has wide range of medicinal uses. At present, the main planting of the species is for amenity plantings for coastal protection and shade, with smaller plantings of selected types for nut production.The nuts of the species remain an important local food source, and it is highly regarded as a building timber in parts of the Pacific, including Vanuatu and Samoa. (Source :A. J. Thomson and Barry Evans, 2006)
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