AIDAN FRUIT / UYAYAK / PREKESE /` Tetrapleura tetraptera` 5 SEEDS

It is hard not to be amazed by the qualities of Aidan fruit!  It has a long history of use in African culture because of its delicious taste, medical properties, preserving qualities, and spiritual significance.
Nutritionally rich and tasty, it has mighty antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Due to its anti-microbial properties, it is often used as a food preservative. It is even considered to have the power to drive away evil spirits! What more should you want from a plant?

Aidan tree, scientifically known as Tetrapleura tetraptera, is a deciduous tree native to West Africa, commonly growing in Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon. It thrives in tropical forests but can also be found in savanna woodlands and African plains.
It is known among many different names, such as Aridan in Yoruba, Osakrisa in Igbo, Prekese in the Twi language of Ghana, Uyayak among Ibibios, Dawo in Hausa, and many other local names.
It is a deep brown, slightly curved pod with four wing-like ridges. Two of them are woody and inedible, while the other two are filled with aromatic, oily, and sweet pulp with hard, black seeds.
Aidan fruit can be eaten raw, or it can be dried and transformed into a flavorful powder. The pulp has a rich flavor that resembles brown butter, caramel, or chocolate, which is most intensive when the pod is dried.
The scent of Aidan fruit is strong and aromatic, often described as earthy and spicy.  The taste is complex, mostly sweet, slightly sour, with a hint of bitterness. It is sometimes compared to the tamarind or dates.
When cooked, the plant releases sugars, tannins, flavonoids, and starch providing a rich and complex taste to various dishes
Aidan fruit is a nutritional powerhouse with significant supplies of essential nutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron. It is high in dietary fiber which is excellent for digestive well-being. Low in calories, it is ideal for low-calorie diets and weight management. It is loaded with antioxidants which are important for protecting from a range of chronic illnesses..