I am talking about one of my all time favourite fruits, The Marula. The trees grow in many parts of Southern Africa and has many magical properties including Vitamin C, some eight times more than your average orange.
It smells good and you can eat it, spread it, drink it and something I only found out during my research, use it as a oil application as a magical facial anti ageing treatment locally available in Singapore from the Body Shop. I am no "make up" expert so I provide the link for further reading for the health conscious readers.
More on the Health benefits of the Marula Fruit
I want to talk about my two favourite versions apart from just eating the fruit. While on holiday back in South Africa in November 2013 after being gone for more than 2 years I was able to buy my favourite Marula Jelly (Not available in Singapore) and enjoy it on my return. The label says;
Ah, it also solves my other problem, the Aphrodisiac thing as I hate the other one, you know those slimy raw oysters with a dash of Tabasco. Yuk. The Jelly is tasty and can be enjoyed with any things but my all time favourite is as a condiment in a cheese platter. Delicious and unlike anything you have ever had.
There is off course a "darker" side to this little fruit in one of it's products. The sinful but absolutely delectable Amarula Liqueur. Smooth and heavenly, neat with crushed ice, in or over ice cream, and many more. Fortunately available in Singapore from the Springbok Bazaar as well as many other very unique South African products.
Finally, a warning. When ripened and enjoyed in it's purest form this little fruit has a kick that can bring a Elephant down, literally. Do not believe me? Check out the video below and you shall believe without a doubt.
