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By Alma del Norte on May 3, 2008, 14:19 in Friendly Talkzone.


Portena says on May 3, 2008, 14:34:

Put whipped cream on it??

Prophesy is a good line of business, but it is full of risks ~ Mark Twain

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on May 3, 2008, 15:08:

morcilla?

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Gator says on May 3, 2008, 15:28:

My guess, too, Desi

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on May 3, 2008, 15:28:

I didn't think so either, but the photo has been taken
from a weird angle making it look a little sausage-like.

Some kind of dessert then?

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billyb says on May 3, 2008, 16:43:

Alma del Norte says on Saturday May 3rd, 2008 15:26:

at Buggy - - I thought BillyB's favourite word was "Buggy".

Alma, aren't they one and the same?

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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vicshere says on May 3, 2008, 16:47:

broiled dog head

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Boatygringo says on May 3, 2008, 17:40:

It's Mortcillia or Blood Sausage and depending on who makes it can be delicious

Boatygringo

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lpdiver says on May 3, 2008, 18:03:

Stuffed stomach?

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Remember what the monkey says, "Fuck money it's free"

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fecherklyn says on May 3, 2008, 18:18:

Some kind of pudding? A haggis perhaps?

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billyb says on May 3, 2008, 18:28:

That is my guess also. There seems to be some lighter colored particles scattered throughout the insides. Regardless of what it is, I wouldn't recommend eating it ;)

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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billyb says on May 3, 2008, 18:59:

jajaj, Alma I think that if the DAS was really snooping on here, just a peek at one of my posts would clear me. Well, that is my theory anyways.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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billyb says on May 3, 2008, 19:00:

Alma if you want it back, just post a few anti FARC comments so you have a "body of work" to show the DAS and I will relinquish it to you ;)

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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miamimike says on May 3, 2008, 22:29:

Those CHE Avatars on T shirts would sell well in Miami's Little Habana...LOL

No hay Peor Ciego que el que no quiere Ver o Sordo que el que no quiera Oir--Soy Yo, Sarah Palin, Wasilla Alaska.

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billyb says on May 3, 2008, 22:48:

jajja, Alma you avatar does not do the great Che any justice with its low production values and all, please remove it so as not to denigrate our revolutionary icon. I am willing to sell you the original ;))

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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miamimike says on May 4, 2008, 00:55:

Che Bigger in Death then Life,,,a Spanish Elvis

No hay Peor Ciego que el que no quiere Ver o Sordo que el que no quiera Oir--Soy Yo, Sarah Palin, Wasilla Alaska.

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kalder says on May 4, 2008, 05:01:

Assuming it's not a turd, I'd suggest you have it with tatties and neaps.

"A piece of cheese may entrap a mouse, but a bicycle could ensnare the Imperial Chancellor."~~An Bai Kuang

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Alma del Norte (☼Travelguide writer) says on May 4, 2008, 08:07:

Kat1, you are the closest by a long way;

It's neither savoury nor sweet which is why I needed some advice on how to make it more palatable. I find it bitter and really rather unpleasant. Supposedly it's been lying round for a couple of years before being ready for consumption. It's a fruit that grows in the Choco and Darien regions and is also available in just about all Colombian supermarkets. What you can see is the thick pulp, given a "morcilla"- like appearance by virtue of being sold in cling film. From what I have read this fruit has many medicinal and nutritional uses attributed to it. For example it may control hypertension and blood sugar levels in diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of wounds and is renowned as a stimulant and aphrodisiac. Apparently, pound for pound, it has three times as much protein as meat.

La vida es una rutina

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Portena says on May 4, 2008, 11:37:

Mangosteen?

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on May 4, 2008, 12:14:

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I believe kat1 got it, it has to be borojó. It's too dark to be chontaduro.

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.


Borojo composition

Composition
(per 100g fruit)
Unit
Patiño
(1950)
Romero
(1961)
Villalobos
(1978)

Water
g
- -
64.7
55
to
69

PH
- -
- -
2.8
to
3

Energy Value
cal
- -
93
0
to
- -

Carbohydrates
g
24.7
24.7
23
to
32

Total Sugars
g
- -
- -
4.2
to
7.8

Reproductive Sugars
g
- -
- -
2
to
6

Fiber
g
- -
8.3
10
to
15

Ash
g
- -
1.2
0.8
to
1.2

Proteins
g
1.06
1.1
0.8
to
1.3

Oils
g
0.02
0
0.7
to
1

Calcium
mg
23
25
- -

Phosphor
mg
40
160
- -

Iron
mg
0.16
1.5
- -

Thiamin
mg
25 range
0.3
- -

Riboflavin
mg
76 range
0.12
- -

Niacin
mg
- -
2.3
- -

Ascorbic Acid
mg
- -
3
- -

Vitamin C
mg
3
3.1
- -

Soluble Solids
to 2 ºC
- -
- -
29
to
41

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on May 4, 2008, 12:18:

http://www.borojo.net/

I think I will have to have one of those trees in my backyard. It's good for everything!

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/health-benefits-of-borojo/

and of course, we here on PBH are Colombia experts on everything!

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on May 4, 2008, 13:40:

Miguel says on Tuesday March 28th, 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."

Alma del Norte, you said you were a guy?
I'd be careful...
but read the thread I have provided a link to...there you have suggestions od how to eat that fruit pulp.

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