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Actually, you know, when we were growing up, we heard that this fruit is only one side edible.
And what does it taste like from here?
It has a pineapple taste, a pineapple mango sort of thing.
My Jamaa's family, how you do?
Awesome, awesome.
So, I've shared with you the dragon fruit, the black sapote, the psyllium, the grenadilla,
the java plum, and several other unusual fruits grown right here in Jamaica,
including the egg fruit, of course.
Today, from the lush green hills of Mount Peace in Hanover,
I bring you the mame sapote, aka the mame fruit.
Rich, nutritious, unusual fruit.
Unusual fruit found right here in Jamaica.
First though, special invitation for those who are new, who are here for the very first time,
or have not yet subscribed to my channel,
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the real people of Jamaica, the real products of Jamaica,
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Oh, by the way, I have a little bonus for you in the form of a trivia challenge.
So, stay with me.
Let's go to Mame Sapote.
So, we're here, guys, in lush, green Mount Peace in Hanover, Jamaica.
And you should recognize this face.
This is a bay leaf man.
Uncle Ray, how are you?
Well, good, thanks.
Every time, every time.
And this is neighbor, Miss, Miss, what's your name again?
Miss Gordon, Miss Gordon.
And these people know about this fruit here.
So, we're going to ask, we're going to test your local knowledge of it.
So, first, let me ask Miss, Miss Gordon, tell me about this mystery fruit here.
For many of us, it's a mystery fruit.
Mame, if you don't rest, it won't drop.
Yes.
You peel it, and you eat it.
You peel it.
Yeah, you have to peel it.
Uh-huh.
So, this one, by the way, guys, she cut it out just a while ago.
It was found under the tree.
It's huge, right?
About the size of a, almost a small breadfruit.
Yeah, so this one was found on the ground.
But you can see the seed.
We're going to take out the seed.
Tell me first about your knowledge of it, Miss, Miss, Miss, Miss Gordon.
Tell me first.
We're going to cut it afterwards.
Tell me what you know about this fruit.
I know that you can't eat.
Uh-huh.
When it's ripe, it drops.
You pick it up and you peel it, and you eat it.
You just eat it?
You don't blend it?
You don't do anything?
No, never blend it.
Uh-huh.
All right, let me hear Uncle Ray.
Very nice.
Uncle Ray, what do you know about this fruit, sir?
Actually, you know, when we were growing up, we heard that this fruit, only one side edible.
Only one side edible?
Yeah.
And I tell you, you were sort of afraid, skeptical of it, you know?
Uh-huh.
But after a good amount of birds eating it and stuff like that, we said, no, sir, we have to try it, too.
So let me ask you, which, so which side, which side, which?
I don't, I don't quite, I don't quite remember.
If it's the right side or the left side, they say, can't be eaten.
No, they used to say that about the whole thing.
Everything can't eat.
I know, I know.
Everything can't eat.
So when did you find out that everything, you hear this, you heard this story about the, about the one side?
Well, let me ask Uncle Ray, then.
So you heard about one side, but when did you start to eat it?
You know, as a young rastafarian, you have to experiment with fruits.
Yeah.
And looking at nature, you see that birds eat this fruit.
So you say nothing can be wrong with it.
So that's a rastaman philosophy, that from the bird eat it, man.
Yeah, it's edible.
All right, so what we're going to do, there's another one here.
So we're learning, guys, as we go along.
We're learning that it only falls off the tree when it is ripe.
All right.
Can you pick it and put it to ripe?
No, no, you can't pick it.
You have to leave it on the tree to ripe.
When it's ripe, it drops.
It drops.
Okay.
And then you pick it up.
Yeah.
All right.
So we're hoping that one will fall.
There's still a couple on the tree here.
We're hoping that one will fall before we leave.
So this one was on there.
But I'm going to ask Uncle Ray.
There's another one that we just picked here.
I'm going to ask Uncle Ray to pick this one up.
And cut it?
Yeah, man, and cut it and let's see.
So this one will pick off a tree.
That's for demonstration purposes.
So it's a little bit.
Almost, it's turn.
We say turn.
All right.
So let's talk about it a little bit, Uncle Ray.
So this is a seed.
It's one seed, apparently.
One seed.
Only one big seed.
And the seed is almost like a mango seed.
All right.
Tell me about the texture of the meat.
Because this is what you eat, right?
Yeah, definitely so.
How do you have it?
Well, we generally just peel it and slice it and eat it.
What does it taste like from here?
It has a pineapple taste.
A pineapple mango sort of taste.
Ah, a pineapple mango.
No, I don't want to.
All right.
You couldn't taste it.
But what if you taste that now?
What if you peel it and taste it?
Nothing.
We're not going to die.
No, for you to die.
All right.
So the taster is here, guys.
The taster is in the building.
Miss Jamrock.
Remember her.
All right.
So it's turn.
Is it bitter, Miss Jamrock?
So what do you mean, man?
It tastes good.
What does it taste like in your estimation, Miss Jamrock?
Kind of like June plum, but not that tangy.
All right.
So, well, what we're hearing, and certainly from our research on Korea,
is that it has a pumpkin, sweet potato, honey taste.
You agree?
All right.
So here we are, guys.
I'll have some, and you know, it's loaded with nutrients.
By the way, before we mention, I'm going to mention that to you guys,
but I want a taste too.
Give me a piece of this.
All right.
Thank you, man.
So it's a little bit chewy.
It's a little bit chewy, but it's good.
Yeah, because they're fully ripe.
But this is really nice.
Well, it's good to me.
Mango, I taste the mango, I taste the pineapple.
But when it's fully ready, you said it's going to have the
honey and the sweet potato taste.
That's what I thought.
All right.
But guys, you need to know that this fruit here, this unusual fruit here,
found in the hills of Mount Peace in Hanover, Jamaica,
is loaded with fiber, loaded with vitamin C, loaded with vitamin A,
potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, B vitamins, and copper.
And what does that mean for us?
I'm going to share with you now 12 amazing health benefits
to be derived from this, this unusual fruit.
Another one, another one is found right here in Jamaica.
Number one, it's rich in antioxidants.
The mammy support today said it's loaded with antioxidants
that help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body,
reducing oxidative stress and lowering the risk of chronic diseases.
Number two, supports digestive health.
It's high in fiber, we mentioned earlier, which promotes healthy digestion,
prevents constipation and supports regular bowel movement.
Number three, it boosts the immune system.
It's rich in vitamin C, we mentioned already,
which strengthens the immune system, enhance immune response
and health protect against infections.
Number four, good for the heart.
Yeah, man, it contains potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure,
reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and support heart health.
Number five, I want to reach number six.
I'm going to talk a little bit about this, this place here in what is the name of it?
A Mount Peace, Mount Peace here in Hanover, Jamaica.
Number five, it enhances skin health.
The support is rich in antioxidants and vitamins that contains
that contribute to healthy skin, protecting against oxidative damage,
reducing signs of aging and promote a radiant complexion.
I told you about that, Miss Jamrock, remember?
In fact, I was actually, guys, I was, I was contemplating,
I was contemplating using it to do, to make a mask, a face mask as well.
But next time, perhaps.
Number six, support eye health.
The fruit contains vitamin A and oxidants that are essential for maintaining good vision,
protecting against age-related macular degeneration and promoting overall eye health.
I'm going to pause.
I'm going to pause at number six.
We're going to, we're going to 12, but I want to, I want to just bypass in here.
So pause, pause at number, ah, another one, another one.
All right, that one gone.
All right, so Miss Jamrock, guys, is captivated by this fruit here.
Absolutely love it.
Apparently, it's just, you ask Uncle Ray to pick another one.
So there goes another one.
And just before we go to number six, guys, I want to just stop and salute, highlight,
big up, recognize, appreciate, if you will, this area.
This is the Mount Peace area of Hannover, rich in nutraceuticals, according to Miss Jamrock.
In fact, where we are now, I can identify at least 30, 30 medicinal plants right here.
And these include, in addition to the fruits, coconut, mango, red fruit, almond, ackee,
apple, and banana.
I am, I'm, I also observe moringa, brew, moringa, broom, moringa, broomweed, guacu,
cersei, guava, ramgut dashalang, mulberry, noni, basida, never die or quicksick and a whole lot
more stuff in this area here of Jamaica.
Miss Jamrock call it the Nutraceutical Capital of Jamaica.
All right.
But number six.
Oh, honey, honey, banana.
Miss Garden is adding as well.
What else you have, Miss Garden?
Honey banana, coconut palm tree, everything.
Number six, though.
Number six, support.
I, oh, actually, I mentioned number six already.
Support is number seven.
Boost energy levels.
All of these nutrients, all of the nutrients in this plant here.
We're talking about how they can help you help me.
And number seven says boost energy levels.
All right.
The mommy supportee is a great source of carbohydrate, providing a natural energy boost
and sustained energy relief throughout the day.
Number eight supports bone health.
The fruit contains calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, which are all essential for maintaining
strong bone teeth and overall bone health.
Number nine is weight management.
Mommy support is low in calories and high in fiber, which helps promote satiety, control
appetite and support healthy weight management.
Number 10 mommy support.
It has natural anti-inflammatory compounds that may help reduce inflammation in the body,
potentially benefiting conditions such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Number 11 coming down improves cognitive function.
The fruit contains nutrients like vitamin E and antioxidants that contribute to brain
health, improve cognitive function and support memory and concentration.
Mr. Mr. Ray's eating like crazy behind those guys digging into it.
Number 12 provides nutritional support.
Generally, the support is the mommy support is packed with essential vitamins, minerals
and nutrients, including vitamin B6, folate, iron and potassium, which provides overall
nutritional support and optimum health.
Mr. Ray, again, my brother.
It's a pleasure.
You didn't know it.
I mean, you know so much.
You didn't know so much about this thing here.
Now, you know, definitely, you know, and it's not it's not a duppy fruit.
You see, it's not a poison fruit.
It's actually very healthy.
It actually, you know, for the persons on the eastern side of Jamaica, I learned that
they have it quite abundant there in St. Mary and the rest of us on this side brand
new for us and a lot of persons watching.
Yeah, I've seen it for the very first time.
If I should have said to the name sound like it's a more tiny name, you know, I feel so
hold on.
No, you know, you're talking about, you know, you know, you're talking about you did
the research.
No, you know, I didn't really search on this.
But the name, you know, yeah, the mommy.
All right.
Well, actually, no.
It actually is.
It was a tiny derived name, meaning the same Arabic language people.
So which is interesting.
In fact, guys, I'm going to share.
No, I'm going to I'm going to test your knowledge.
You know, we're going to have a little trivia.
Are you ready?
Give me a thumbs up.
No, I'm going to have a little trivia for you.
No.
And I want you to I want you to I want you to share your response in the comments.
All right.
Number one.
What is the botanical name for the mommy support?
All right.
I'll give you a second to type it.
Do you know?
I'm sorry.
No, you know, I don't know.
All right.
So the answer, the botanical name for it is Porteria supporter.
All right.
Mr.
He's helping me here.
Help me with this English.
P-O-U-T-R-I-A supporter.
That's the botanical name or the scientific name.
If you want to research it further, my friends.
Number two.
Where is the native habitat of the mammy supporter?
I'm testing your knowledge as well on Korea, as well as this person who is watching online
right now.
Do you know where it's native to?
If you know online, go ahead and drop it in the comment again, guys.
I would say it's endemic to Jamaica, Central America, Southern Mexico and the Caribbean.
Yes, yes, yes, yes.
So this general area.
Number three.
How long does it take for the mammy supporter tree to bear fruit?
All right.
So I'm curious.
I'm curious.
Pondering.
What about you?
I want to hear from you.
I'm going to tell you now an average mammy supporter takes about five to seven years
to bear its first fruit.
Number four.
Just two more to go.
Number four.
What is the significance of the mammy supporter tree in local folklore or tradition?
As far as you know, what do you know of it in terms of local folklore?
Well, just like the cotton tree, they always say that the ancestors used to sit on the
mammy tree, you know?
For real?
Yeah.
For real?
Yeah.
Oh, interesting.
Interesting.
All right.
Well, it's a spiritual tree.
It's a spiritual tree.
That's what you know.
Yeah.
Well, in some cultures, it is believed to have spiritual properties indeed, but it's
associated in many places with fertility and abundance.
Interesting.
Number five.
How tall can a mature mammy tree grow?
What do you think, Onkere?
About 30 meters.
30 meters.
A little bit more than, a little bit less than that.
You're a little bit ambitious.
It's actually 18 meters or 60 feet.
Yes, yes.
A mature supporter tree can reach impressive heights of up to 60 feet, which is about the
same height as this one here, right?
And number six.
And finally, come on, guys.
I want you to put in your comment.
Let me hear from you.
What is the average lifespan of a mammy supported tree?
You first, Onkere, and then my viewer.
On average, what do you say?
Well, let me ask.
How long do you know this tree here?
From ever since.
Oh, you bought a seed here?
Yeah.
Okay.
All right.
Well, let me hear from you online, guys.
Come on.
Drop it in the comment.
You can go ahead and guess if you're not sure.
Excellent.
70 years.
Excellent, man.
Excellent.
The tree has an average lifespan of 50 to 75 years, right in the middle, depending on
various factors such as environmental condition and care.
And up here in the...
What's the name of the place again?
Mount Peace.
It probably will go to 100 years because you have the ideal climate up here.
Lovely, lovely.
Well, guys, give yourself a pat on the back.
How many you got right?
Yeah, man, how much you got right, Onkere?
I guess it's only one.
Which is how long it lasts.
Very good.
But it's all in the fun.
All in the fun of it.
And this is a tree here.
This is a baby tree, actually.
A baby tree.
And we are encouraging you, sir, to cultivate some more of it because you're going to be
getting some calls.
It's extremely healthy.
Yeah.
Extremely nutritious.
Most people around these parts don't know nothing about it.
In fact, you were saying to me...
A couple of persons passed, by the way, guys.
Some local people passed and they live here and some of them said they've never had it
before.
They think it's duppy fruit.
But now we're enlightening everybody that this is actually very nutritious.
Awesome.
Incredible.
Mommy supporting.
Onkere, guys, he's busy picking up the seeds because he's going to be in business here.
He's going to be in business.
He's serious about it.
So, in fact, if persons are interested, Onkere, in learning more about this or to get a plant
of it, I'm going to invite them to reach out to you.
But how can they get you?
How can they reach you?
Through my cell number 408-4282.
876, of course, in Jamaica here.
All right, guys.
Big up Mr. Ray again.
You remember him?
You remember him from the Bay Leaf video, man.
Give him a thumbs up right now.
Thank you, Ms. Jamrock.
Remember her?
Ms. Jamrock, guys, she was responsible for all of these contacts and all of these links.
Make sure you visit her channel at...
Remind me, Ms. Jamrock.
Ms. Jamrock on Facebook.
Ms. Jamrock on YouTube.
YouTube.
Lovely, lovely, lovely, lovely.
The mommy supportee or the mommy fruit, my friend.
Interesting, not true?
Yes, yes.
But you know that most persons who watch this video are seeing it for the very first time.
In fact, most persons in Jamaica don't know anything about this fruit.
So I'm depending on you now.
Please go ahead and share this video.
Come on, spread the knowledge, all right?
Number one.
Number two, there's another video I did on the black supportee.
That's another fruit, another unusual fruit that you need to see with Mr. Mark and his wife.
There's a link in the description and it's in the card above.
See you in that one.