The ackee, also known as ankye, achee, akee, ackee apple or ayee (Blighia sapida) is a fruit of the Sapindaceae soapberry family, as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa.It is usually served as breakfast or dinner alongside breadfruit, hard dough bread, dumplings, fried plantain, or boiled green bananas. Ackee and Saltfish can also be eaten with rice and peas or plain white rice.Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is borne in clusters on an evergreen tree.
- Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is borne in clusters on an evergreen tree.
- The national fruit of Jamaica, ackee has long been a staple of that country's diet.
- Our ackees are from a variety of growers/processors so that you - our discerning customers - may make an informed purchase.
- Try ackee with codfish.
- Enjoy Jamaica's national fruit.