health benefits of BOROJO

sweetcalena says on Mar 27, 2006, 18:44:

Borojo!! People say many good things about it. One of my favorites when I was in Cali.
Borojó with milk:

Ingredients (6 portions)

1 spoonful of Borojó jelly Pura Vitta (40 to 50 gram)
1 liter of milk
sugar as much as desired
Liquate and serve

“Sit down to write what you have thought, and not to think about what you shall write.�William Cobbett

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ColombiaBoard says on Mar 27, 2006, 20:17:

Borojo... It's an aphrodisiac...

And it tastes delicious with milk...a sort of Borojo Milkshake, just add a bit of sugar.

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sweetcalena says on Mar 27, 2006, 21:33:

Borojo... The Borojo fruit is highly energetic, with a high protein content. Borojo has essential amino acids for the body and its phosphorous content is surprising.

The ripe Borojo fruit has exceptional properties for the food and health market. It has demonstrated to be very good for:

Bronchial afflictions
providing protein in vegetarian diets
sugar equilibrium in the blood
desnutrition
increasing sexual potency

Borojo is used for consumption under the following forms: Juice, jelly, sauce, and as a mixer of alcoholic beverages.


Description:
The Borojo tree is about 3-5 meters. The fruit has 7 to 12 centimeters in diameter, and its color is green. The pulp is brown, acid, and very dense (30º Brix, consisting mostly of fructose and glucose). The fruit has around 90 to 600 seeds, and it is considered ripe when it falls in the floor.
Under the name Borojo are known some species of Rubiaceae, that grow in the Amazonia and Central America, all of them with the same popular use, and with similar properties.

Geographic distribution and origin:

Some parts of Colombia (Humid forests), Ecuador, and Panama (Darién). Borojo is found in the rainy forests, on the rainy region of the Pacific coast of Colombia, where the annual average rain fall is more than 4,000 mm; The average temperature is 28ºC and the relative humidity 85%. It grows in the shade of other trees. Adapts well up to 1,200 m altitude.

This plant grows mainly in the zone of “Geographic Chocó�. Among other species of the genus Borojoa, only the so called “puruí from Bajo Amazonas, (B. sorbilis y B. verticillata), are similar to chocoan borojo.

Characteristic DNA sequences of main species of Borojoa and of Borojoa sp. Have been determined by Claes Persson , from Botanical Institute, Göteborg University, Sweden.

“Sit down to write what you have thought, and not to think about what you shall write.�William Cobbett

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jaramillo says on Mar 28, 2006, 01:49:

What about Curuba! Curuba makes wonderful juice! Its acidity will cause whole milk to curdle, so little milk (or skim) is recommended. Of course, you can also add milk and use curuba like lime to make a sherbet (sorbete the curuba). A mixer can be used, but lightly, to prevent the seeds from crushing (when you are using the fresh fruit). Then you must pass it through a colander. It tastes great, and must be good for something.

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kernow62 says on Mar 28, 2006, 06:15:

GringoD Links: Spanish ht GringoD Links:

Spanish http://www.borojo.net/whatisborojo.html

English http://www.borojo.net/index.html

English http://www.nutriward.com/borojo.php

English http://www.eborojo.com/

Spanish http://www.colombia.com/autonoticias/gashum/DetalleNoticia914.asp

English (BLOG) http://journals.worldnomads.com/bigfish/post/468.aspx

Spanish http://www.minag.gob.pe/agricola/pro_andi_borojo.shtml

 

I don't like to use maple syrup because it flavours the juice, I don't even like the taste with cane sugar; I haven't tried cane juice. Honey is OK, but still flavours the juice. What I need is a natural, healthy sweetener that adds no flavour of its own. Any thoughts? Tinto, it is a bit thick, I was going by the serving size listed on the bag and the number of servings. It works out at 4 glasses of 8 ounces per bag of pulp. I actually add a bit of ice when blending, so it works out closer to the 32 oz measure. I wouldn't know about concentrated OJ (I live in Florida). This morning I tried it with 2 cups of water and 1.5 cups of crushed ice and it came out pretty close to perfect.

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jaramillo says on Mar 28, 2006, 07:51:

A natural, healthy sweetener that adds no flavor of its own? For me, common cane sugar is best. It adds the least flavor since it is molecularly simple (all sweeteners add some, I'd avoid fructose since it is already too abundant in our processed diet). I don’t understand the bad rap that sugar gets. Sugar is healthy, 100% natural (the obsession with “natural� is another peeve. Crap is 100% natural) and only 15 calories per teaspoon. Unless you are a diabetic, common sugar is just fine. The key, like with everything else, is moderation. But Americans are obsessed with the supposed harmful effects of sugar. I see people at the cheese factory down a 1,500 calorie slice of cake, and then ask for saccharine for their coffee!

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kernow62 says on Mar 28, 2006, 09:51:

Jaramillo are you talking about the sugar before it is processed to the white form most common in the US, often called turbinado sugar? I find that turbinado sugar (which I use in my avena etc. adds too much flavour to the juice. White sugar (which I use in moderation) doesn't add too much flavour.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Mar 28, 2006, 09:56:

Forget about the sugar, what does Mrs. Kernow say about the sexual potency powers of your new beverage?

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Mar 28, 2006, 10:43:

Tinto He is "hoppin" all around the house like a rabbit :)

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kernow62 says on Mar 28, 2006, 13:32:

Tinto, I haven't drunk any yet. I will report on its reputed powers soon enough. However as my wife and I are residing in different homes whilst I care for my mother, so everytime I see her is time for a bit of action. ;-)

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poco says on Mar 28, 2006, 23:34:

Bad news K62 Fruit of the loom Read it and weep.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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jaramillo says on Mar 28, 2006, 23:46:

Sugar... Hey Kernow, I’m talking about the white form most common in the US, i.e. table sugar. Turbinado is still too impure. That is not bad, except that the "impurities" (e.g. molasses) add extra flavors. Same with Maple syrup, it is the impurities that give it that wonderful flavor. Sucrose, the purified white stuff is a simple disaccharide (two molecules of glucose and fructose joined together). An even simpler option is pure corn syrup (mainly glucose). Avoid high fructose corn syrup (too much in our diet already, possible adverse health effects).

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Miguel says on Mar 28, 2006, 23:53:

Dejeme ver... The report reads:

"El fruto de Borojó fisiológicamente maduro, presenta condiciones excepcionales para la farmacopea, la industria y la alimentación. La fruta de Borojo es famosa por sus supuestas características afrodisíacas. Ha demostrado efectividad en: · la lucha contra afecciones bronquiales, · equilibrar el azúcar en la sangre, · combatir la desnutrición · controlar la hipertensión arterial · aumentar la potencia sexual, entre otros."

Then you discover:

Characteristic DNA sequences of main species of Borojoa and of Borojoa sp. Have been determined by Claes Persson , from Botanical Institute, Göteborg University, Sweden. He has determined the seeds MUST be removed before using as a fruit drink. Research has indicated the prolonged usage can make male testicles ascend into the crotch area and the penis can shorten as much as 2" or disappear all together."

You guys try it and report back with your findings...jejeje.

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kernow62 says on Mar 29, 2006, 04:30:

Well if it shrinks as much as two inches then mines gone. ja ja Start calling me Nancy.

Here is the professor's E-mail address:
claes.persson at systbot.gu.se

I am going to write and ask him if he knows of a plant with the opposite effect. I'm sure he will share his secret with me so I can make lots of money.

I am going to start marketing Borojo to gender benders as a cheap alternative to a sex change.

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kernow62 says on Mar 29, 2006, 04:32:

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poco says on Mar 29, 2006, 07:20:

Under study I am going to write and ask him if he knows of a plant with the opposite effect

Colombia has developed a genetically engineered mutant species derived by combining the cells of the Platano and the BOROJO fruit. Having a KY Jelly after taste is appealing to some but generally this has been problematic. Breakthroughs are anticipated.

Why do you think the Chinese are showing interest in Colombia?

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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kernow62 says on Mar 29, 2006, 13:22:

Can't help but wonder if mini Can't help but wonder if minmaster is something to do with poco? http://minmaster.com/colombia/fruit%20of%20the%20loom.htm http://www.borojo.net/index.html je je pretty good. Cute kids by the way.

http://www.minmaster.com/colombia/ninos/

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poco says on Mar 29, 2006, 15:26:

Not again Can't help but wonder if minmaster is something to do with poco?

Humm,, tried this link,, damn: It’s YOU again…
a href="http://minmaster.com/colombia/fruit%20of%20the%20loom.htm

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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kernow62 says on Mar 29, 2006, 15:52:

Damn I'm handsome.

I thought you were going to entertain us with one of those clever animated gifs that we all look forward to.

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