What is ackee?
Q: What is ackee?
A: Ackee is a fruit related to the lychee and longan.
Q: Where is ackee native to?
A: Ackee is native to tropical West Africa.
Q: Who is William Bligh and why is he significant to ackee?
A: Captain William Bligh took the ackee fruit from Jamaica to Kew Gardens, England in 1793, and the scientific name of the fruit (Blighia sapida) honors him.
Q: When was ackee imported to Jamaica?
A: Ackee was imported to Jamaica from West Africa before 1778.
Q: What is the significance of ackee in Caribbean cuisines?
A: Ackee has become a feature of various Caribbean cuisines.
Q: Is ackee only cultivated in the Caribbean?
A: No, ackee is cultivated elsewhere in the world.
Q: What is the scientific name of ackee?
A: The scientific name of ackee is Blighia sapida.
