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Thursday 30 April 2015

What You Need To Know About Lilikoi Jelly

By Stella Gay


For individuals with a sweet tooth jams and jellies are an essential part of our diet. Whether it is strawberry, blackberry, or blueberry jelly you know that it will enhance breakfast, lunch, and yes, even dinner. However, one thing that many people may not be aware of is a new fruit that is flooding the market. Lilikoi jelly is the newest flavor on the block.

The word alone may cause you to scratch your head in wonder. This fruit is just coming onto the market. It is not very common, and until now has rarely been seen outside of the tropics. The reason for this is due to the plants requirements for warm temperatures, fertile ground, and large amounts of water. It produces fruit that is composed of lemon yellow cratered skin, is small, and is made of light creamy skin that encompasses black seeds.

Many people do not eat this fruit raw for one reason, it is extreme in taste. Lilikoi is the perfect example of two extremes living side by side as it is very tart and will make your lips pucker while being equally as sweet at the same time. There are some daring souls who will eat this fruit raw, but most people enjoy it cooked in desserts or made into a condiment.

The benefits of eating it are not just for the flavor, the fruit provides nearly fifty percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C, contains twenty five percent of the daily vitamin A requirements, and packs a whopping ten grams of fiber. This fruit is popular as a jelly is because it contains large amounts of sugar making it the ideal candidate for jelly.

If you are curious regarding how to use this in your every day life, there are many possibilities. Try slathering it on a sandwich, adding it to a recipe, or enjoy it on a spoon fresh out of the container. Feel free to try these other suggestions.

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a popular staple in any diet. However, after a while you and your family may find yourselves tiring of traditional flavors such as blueberry or strawberry. This is where lilikoi comes in. Its complex sour yet sweet taste balances perfectly with any flavor bread and peanut spread. As an added benefit, this may open up your children to new foods.

If you are going to a housewarming party, or are looking for a unique present for that person who has everything, you may consider creating a tropical basket. This is a great present with an exotic flair. Pair this condiment with other Hawaiian themed foods such as macadamia nuts, add some coconut rum or Margarita mix, and presto you just created a fast and easy gift that will not fail to impress.

The combination of tangy and sweet is what gives this jelly a unique taste that is both addictive and fun to experiment with. It can be added to sauces, sandwiches, or eaten by itself. Regardless of how it is used, this fruit will liven up any meal, and bring home a little bit of Hawaii.




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