Jamaican Ackee (In Salted Water) – Tropical Sun

Tropical Sun Ackee: Savor Jamaica’s National Fruit

Ackee: Jamaica’s Culinary Pride Ackee, the national fruit of Jamaica, is a unique, yellow-orange delicacy, often enjoyed as a vegetable. It’s a key ingredient in Jamaica’s iconic dish, Ackee and Saltfish.

Why Tropical Sun Ackee Stands Out:

• Gold Standard Quality: Cherished by chefs and grandmothers alike for its superior quality.
• Careful Preparation: Expertly picked, cut, washed, and tinned by hand for freshness and flavor.

The Uniqueness of Ackee

• Versatile Use: Consumed as a vegetable in various dishes like vol-au-vents, with rice, in quiches, and especially in Ackee and Saltfish.
• Distinctive Appearance: Grows on a medium-sized tree, bearing red and yellow pear-shaped fruits. The edible part is the yellow aril, exposed when the pod opens naturally.
• Irreplaceable Flavor: Ackee is synonymous with the taste of home for Jamaicans.

Ingredients & Features

• Simple Ingredients: Contains Ackee, Water, and Salt.
• Natural Goodness: Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.

Storage Instructions

1. Before Opening: Store in a cool, dry place.
2. After Opening: Transfer to a non-metallic container, refrigerate, and use within 2 days.
3. Shelf Life: Check the can’s end for the best before date.

Ackee in Jamaican Cuisine

• Central in Dishes: Vital in creating traditional Jamaican flavors.
• Cultural Significance: Ackee’s role in Jamaican cuisine goes beyond taste, it’s a part of the nation’s heritage.