Snot Apple
Azanza garckeana — Malvaceae
Italiano: Mela appiccicosa
Description
Snot Apple (Azanza garckeana) belongs to the Malvaceae family and is native to Africa. It thrives in Bushveld, open woodland environments across regions including Africa. Botanically, Snot Apple is tree with sticky fuzzy yellow-orange fruits that have a unique soapy-mucilaginous texture but are eaten fresh.. The edible parts include Fruits. With an edibility rating of 5/10, it ranks as a moderate wild food source. Harvesting is best done during December, November, October and September. Nutritionally, Snot Apple stands out for its Vitamin K (30.0mg, 25% DV), Vitamin C (20.0mg, 22% DV) and Vitamin E (1.0mg, 7% DV). It also provides 2.0g protein and 3.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Snot Apple offers a Sweet, mucilaginous, unusual texture flavor profile. Fruit is peeled and the mucilaginous flesh is sucked or chewed. Common culinary applications include Fresh eating. Popular preparations include Peel and suck the sweet sticky pulp. For storage, refrigerate fresh parts. Safety note: Slippery texture is divisive; not toxic. Antinutrient content is minimal. Be aware that Verify identification before consumption. Safe lookalike species include Similar edible species. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Peel and suck the sweet sticky pulp
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: Fresh eating Storage: Refrigerate fresh parts
Recipes
- Peel and suck the sweet sticky pulp
