By Teri Mendes African cherry – the fruit popularly known as agbalumo among the Yoruba and udara to the Igbo – Is BACK! Botanically called Chrysophyllum albidum, African cherry or white star apple, belongs to the Sapotaceae family. Found throughout tropical Africa, the fruit has many health benefits. Thanks to yours truly I have them ...

By Rita Chioma Hurray, Cherry, popularly called Agbalumo, Udara, and Otien in some parts of Nigeria is back to town. The African cherry fruit has lots of health benefits that will surprise anyone! The exotic fruit has a chew-able edible skin that ranges in color from green to orange, depending on the stage of ripeness. ...