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Ackee fruit is very important to Jamaica. It forms part of the national dish and is big favorite for everyone. Originated in West Africa the ackee fruit made its way to Jamaica in 1778 and then to the other Caribbean islands.
The Ackee plant is an evergreen tree that gets to about 6 meters with cluster of leaves forming the top.The Ackee fruit turns red upon reaching maturity. It then splits open exposing the black seeds; at this point it is edible.
Ackee is consumed in Jamaica more than anywhere else in the world. Not even in West Africa where the plant is indigenous do people take a liking for it like in Jamaica. It is normally prepared with but not confine to salted dry codfish.
