42 FOOD FOR THE TROPICS 



Acuero 



{Astrocaryum acuJeatum) 



It is called Aquiro or Acuyurui, in British Guiana ; 

 Avourra (French Gaiana) ; and is a native of tropical 

 America. The fruit is used like butter. The pulp and 

 kernel have oil. 



Comon 



((E/iocarpus Gacaha) 



It is called Comon in French Guiana. The fruit is often 

 cooked in water with salt. An oil is obtained from it for 

 seasoning food. A drink is also made from it. 



Souari Nut 



{Garyocar species) 



A native of tropical America ; and sometimes called Butter- 

 nut. One author states that it is one of the most delicately 

 flavoured of all nuts. In Trinidad the kernel is pounded 

 to extract the oil, which is sold in the market under the 

 name of " ghee." 



Sapucaia Nut 



{Lecythis zalucajo) 



A native of tropical America and West Indies, and 

 sometimes called Canari Macaque. This nut is extremely 



