PAIRP

Breadnut

Brosimum alicastrum · Seed

The breadnut, or Maya nut, is the seed of the ramón tree, Brosimum alicastrum — a tall rainforest tree of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean whose green fruits each hold a single large seed. Roasted, the seed tastes of chestnut and cocoa with a mealy, starchy bite; ground and brewed it makes a dark, coffee-like drink. A staple of the ancient Maya, it is quite distinct from the seed of the true breadfruit, and is also known as ojoche, ramón, ojite or capomo across its range.

40 pairings
Where it grows
major regionnotable region
Global seasonality · at peak worldwide
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D