Carib Ackee

Carib Jamaican Ackees are from Jamaica. Ackee is Jamaica’s national fruit and along with Saltfish (Codfish) and breadruit, it is Jamaica’s National Dish. It is a delicious fruit enjoyed both as an exotic delicacy or as an entree and is a great meat substitute for vegetarians. When cooked, Ackee resembles scrambled eggs and has a somewhat similar taste. Ackee trees are found across the Island, but the main producing areas are the parishes of St. Thomas, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth.