A. Guava |
B. Palm Nuts |
C. Wild savannah berries |
D. Star Fruit |
E. Coconut |
F. Passion Fruit |
G. Lime |
H. Mandarin Orange |
I. Orange |
J. Lemon |
K. Grapefruit |
L. Banana (Ntotila) |
M. Banana |
N. Banana (Ncongolo) |
O. Banana (Mwasi Zoba) |
P. Plantain |
Q. Banana |
R. Soursop (Coeur de Beuf) |
S. Avocado |
T. Papaya |
U. Pineapple (wild var.) |
V. Pineapple (introduced "Dole" var.) |
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The "wild savannah berries" are but one example of wild fruits which are available seasonally and then become unavailable again in a very short time. These berries have a hard outer shell which is peeled off to reveal a dense cluster of tiny, deep-purple berries about 1 mm in diameter. They are incredibly delicious, tasting like blueberries and cinnamon. All the citrus fruits in the area are very flavorful but surprisingly, the skin remains green even when they are ripe. Different banana varieties are available at different times of the year. Each variety has a unique color, flavor and texture characteristics which makes them very distinctive from the one common banana variety we have here in the U.S. Bob's favorite was the Ncongolo which has reddish skins, pinkish flesh and a slight rose fragrance. Tina prefered the Ntotila which are quite sweet, dense and gooey, making them very filling.