The Fruit of JAMAICA
Map of Jamaica
Climate of Jamaica Jamaica is located in the Caribbean sea, south of Cuba. It’s mostly mountains, with narrow discontinuous plains. It’s climate is tropical; hot and humid. The temperature ranges around 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit, with July and August being the hottest months and February the coolest. The average rainfall is 50.7 inches.
Avocado Pear The avocado pear contains Vitamin B, K and E. It benefits your LDL level, “The Bad Cholesterol.” (Low-density lipoprotein) 50 calories, 5g total fat, 3g total carbs, 2g protein
Bread Fruit A good source of Vitamin C Size of a large melon Bread fruit is used in savory and sweet dishes according to it’s ripeness 2g of protein, 60g total carbs, 227 calories
June Plum June plums can be eaten out-of-hand Also prepared by stewing fruit with sugar 307 calories, 30g total carbs, 9g of protein, 6g of fat, Vitamin A, iron and calcium
Mamey Large and round weighing up to 7 pounds The taste is compared to a mango Mamey grows off of a tree which can yield 300-400 pounds and grow up to 75 feet. Powder made from Mamey apple seeds can be used as a dusting agent or in a solution as spray 431 calories, 4g of fat, 106 total carbs, 4g of protein
Sorrel This annual fruit is used in jelly and juice The leaves can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. 15 calories, 0.5g fat, 2g total carbs, 1g protein
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