Achacha the fruit sold for the first time in Europe

Originating in Bolivia, grown in Australia, it is sold for the first time by Marks & Spencer.

Achacha is small orange fruit in the same family as the mangosteen. It tastes as melon and its texture is like a sorbet. It is rich in calcium and vitamin C. The fruit can be eaten at room temperature, cold or even frozen. It is sold by the chain of Marks & Spencer at £ 2.50 a Pack of 4 fruit .

Originating from rainforest in Bolivia, Achacha has been used in traditional medicine in the country for centuries. Fruit sold in the UK were produced in Australia by a Bolivian farmer who started growing Achacha after emigrating to the country.

source : telegraph co uk, itv com