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Jaboticaba
The jaboticaba is a slow-growing bush native to southern Brazil. It is a recent introduction into tropical north Queensland, with untapped commercial value. The fruit’s striking colour and delicate flavour impart unique qualities to jams and wines. Its compact nature makes it an ideal backyard tree that provides large quantities of delicious, sweet fruits. Characteristics Jaboticaba has a purple-black, tough skin with a translucent flesh and is similar in texture to a grape. The fruit have an average size of 2.5 cm in diameter, but can vary from 1.5 cm to 3.5 cm depending on crop size and on the availability of water and nutrients. Taste Sweet and slightly aromatic with a pleasant grape-like flavour. Buying and Storing Choose sound fruit that are full and not shrivelled or too soft. They can be frozen whole. Preparing and Serving The fruit is delicious eaten fresh and out of the hand. It can be made into jellies, jams and wine, where the high sometimes bitter quantities of tannin contribute to the deep red colour. Frozen fruit can be used as a garnish in fruit salads. Availability September to November. Varieties Selected cultivars. Acknowledgement The information about avocados is mainly sourced from the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries Queensland publication Tropical Tastes - Fruits, Foods and Flavours of North Queensland and is reproduced with due acknowledgement and authority.
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