What is this, and what shall I do with it?

Alma del Norte says on May 3, 2008, 14:21:

hmmm...maybe the spoon gives it away a little bit.

La vida es una rutina

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

Put whipped cream on it??

I feel better! I can smile at it now, I feel better. Ohhhh, better! Gnarls Barkley

buggy says on May 3, 2008, 14:36:

I do not think it is the word preferred by billyb.

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Alma del Norte says on May 3, 2008, 15:07:

at Portena - - good idea, but not sure it would improve it that much.

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

morcilla?

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

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

at Desi -- nope.

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

My guess, too, Desi

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

Desideria (Moderator) 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?

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

broiled dog head

listo

Alma del Norte says on May 3, 2008, 16:48:

LOL!! - -priceless.

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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

Alma del Norte says on May 3, 2008, 17:49:

at Boatygringo - nope...again!

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jonas says on May 3, 2008, 17:56:

my liver is much bigger

What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been

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

Stuffed stomach?

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"cook some rice!"

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

Some kind of pudding? A haggis perhaps?

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 ;)

Alma del Norte says on May 3, 2008, 18:35:

BillyB - that avatar is cracking me up. Please remove it because it's mine anyway. I just wouldn't use it on this forum!

La vida es una rutina

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.

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 ;)

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

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

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

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 ;))

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

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

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

kat1 (Moderator) says on May 4, 2008, 03:23:

give us a clue it's savoury, or sweet and it's from Colombia?

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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.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

kat1 (Moderator) says on May 4, 2008, 05:34:

I am going t make an attempt here it looks like Tamarindo paste,

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Alma del Norte 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

kat1 (Moderator) says on May 4, 2008, 10:47:

Borojo? and if not then chontaduro

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

Mangosteen?

I feel better! I can smile at it now, I feel better. Ohhhh, better! Gnarls Barkley

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

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) 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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kat1 (Moderator) says on May 4, 2008, 13:24:

It has to be Borojo then...

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Desideria (Moderator) 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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Alma del Norte says on May 4, 2008, 13:44:

Hurrah, well done!

It stinks, so it must be good for you! I added 100g or so to about a litre of water, a couple of spoonfuls of panella, blended it, sieving all those seeds out and voila! Ready for anything.

Does look like sump oil though...

La vida es una rutina

Alma del Norte says on May 4, 2008, 13:48:

Oh oh! That's all I need. Talk about conflicting information. If I see any "shortening" I'll report back. Thanks.

La vida es una rutina

Alma del Norte says on May 4, 2008, 13:51:

PS: anyone seen BiilyB? This new image is getting me down!

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kat1 (Moderator) says on May 4, 2008, 13:53:

wayyy heyyyyy do we get a price? :))))))

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Alma del Norte says on May 4, 2008, 14:09:

jajajja kat! Yeah, a used "yo apoyo a mi presidente" avatar or 400 grammes of surplus-to-requirments Borojo pulp. Cheers!

La vida es una rutina

huskie says on May 4, 2008, 15:00:

Yuck!!!

There is a fruit called Durian in South East Asia that its odor is so bad, they have to wrap it in a heavy mesh, because if people are not use to the smell, it causes nausea and vomiting, but people who have tried it ( not me) say it is delicious and they even make ice cream off -it



The durian is the fruit of trees of the genus Durio belonging to the Malvaceae, a large family which includes hibiscus, okra, cotton, mallows and linden trees. Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruits," the fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale-yellow to red, depending on the species.

The hard outer husk is covered with sharp, prickly thorns while the edible flesh within emits a distinctive odour, which is regarded as either fragrant or overpowering and offensive. The odour of the ripe fruit is strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Due to the unusual odour, the durian is forbidden from certain establishments such as hotels and public transportations in Southeast Asia. The odour has prompted many people to formulate evocative descriptions with views ranging from those of deep appreciation to intense disgust.

The durian, native to Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia, has only been known to the western world for about 600 years. The British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace famously described its flesh as "a rich custard highly flavoured with almonds" in the 19th century. The flesh can be consumed at various stages of ripeness and is used to flavour a wide variety of savoury and sweet edibles in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can also be eaten when cooked. The name durian comes from the Malay word duri (thorn) together with the suffix -an.

There are 30 recognised Durio species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit. Durio zibethinus is the only species available in the international market; other species are sold in their local regions. There are hundreds of durian cultivars; most of them have a common name and a code number starting with "D". Many consumers express preferences for specific cultivars, which fetch higher prices in the market.

Nutritional and medicinal
Durian (Durio zibethinus)
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 150 kcal 620 kJ
Carbohydrates 27.09 g
- Dietary fiber 3.8 g
Fat 5.33 g
Protein 1.47 g
Water 65g
Vitamin C 19.7 mg 33%
Potassium 436 mg 9%

Edible parts only, raw or frozen.
Refuse: 68% (Shell and seeds)
Source: USDA Nutrient database
Percentages are relative to US
recommendations for adults.

Durian fruit contains a high amount of sugar, vitamin C, potassium, and the serotoninergic amino acid tryptophan, and is a good source of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It is recommended as a good source of raw fats by several raw food advocates, while others classify it as a high-glycemic or high-fat food, recommending to minimise its consumption. Discover magazine reported an incident where a woman with preexisting renal failure ate a durian and ended up critically ill from potassium overdose.

In Malaysia, a decoction of the leaves and roots used to be prescribed as an antipyretic. The leaf juice is applied on the head of a fever patient. The most complete description of the medicinal use of the durian as remedies for fevers is a Malay prescription, collected by Burkill and Haniff in 1930. It instructs the reader to boil the roots of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis with the roots of Durio zibethinus, Nephelium longan, Nephelium mutabile and Artocarpus integrifolia, and drink the decoction or use it as a poultice.
In the 1920s, Durian Fruit Products, Inc., of New York City launched a product called "Dur-India" as a health food supplement, selling at US$9 for a dozen bottles, each containing 63 tablets. The tablets allegedly contained durian and a species of the genus Allium from India and vitamin E. The company promoted the supplement saying that they provide "more concentrated healthful energy in food form than any other product the world affords".
It is also said that one should not drink alcohol after eating durians as it will cause indigestion and bad breath.
The Javanese believe durian to have aphrodisiac qualities, and impose a strict set of rules on what may or may not be consumed with it or shortly thereafter. A saying in Indonesian, durian jatuh sarung naik, meaning "the durians fall and the sarungs come up",
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