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Blighia sapida

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Name of the deadly fruit in Jamaica?

Ackee


What is the name of tropical fruit of West Africa that can be poisonous?

ACKEE


What year did ackee came to Jamaica?

Ackee came to Jamaica in 1778.


Where did ackee came from to Jamaica?

Ackee is a dish made from Cod fish, the cod was imported from Newfoundland The cod was traded for rum, Newfie Screech..


What is is ackee?

storm


Who bought ackee?

Ackee is derived from the original name Ankye which comes from the Twi language of Ghana. The botanical name of the fruit - Blighia Sapida - was given in honour of Captain William Bligh of "Mutiny on the Bounty" fame, who in 1793 took plants of the fruit from Jamaica to England.


What ackee is used for?

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How do you pronounce ackee?

a-kee


Where is ackee originated?

africa


Who brought ackee to Africa?

Ackee is originally from the tropical west coast region of Africa. In the 18th century it was introduced to Jamaica.


How much calories does ackee have?

151


What is jamaicas native plant?

ackee