Butterfruit; African Plum; bush pear; bush plum; safou

Tropical tree native to Africa in the rain forests. Trees are evergreen growing 18-40m tall in wild. Commonly cultivated through out West...Read More Africa. Fruit are generally cooked prior to eating. Fruit are traditionally blanched in almost boiling water with a little salt. They can also be roasted over coals. Common names include Butterfruit, African Plum, bush pear, bush plum, and safou. Trees and fruit are of economically and dietary importantance to the region. Plums themselves have a very high oil content (62-64%) with a texture similar to butter when cooked.