Borojo Fruit
The Borojó fruit is botanically classified as Alibertia patinoi, and is a tropical fruit that grows on a small evergreen tree. The borojó tree is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Chile.
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The tree produces berries with a hard shell that are green when they are unripe, then turn black and soft when they are ripe. Borojó berries are often eaten by humans as well as by animals such as the mountain tapir (Tapirus pinchaque) and the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus).
Borojo Extract
It is a natural product that is made from the seeds of the Borojo plant. It has been used for centuries in South America as a traditional medicine, but it was only recently introduced to Europe and North America.
It’s believed that this extract may have anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to soothe joint and muscle pain, skin conditions such as eczema, and other inflammatory disorders.
What is Borojo used for?
Borojó (also called borogou) is a tropical fruit grown in the Lesser Antilles, an island chain which includes Dominica, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. It is also grown on the French Caribbean islands of Marie-Galante and La Désirade. Borojó has a taste similar to that of green apples or pears.