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Lulo
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Description/Taste
Lulo are small, round fruits, around 6 centimeters in diameter and topped with a persistent calyx. When mature the thick peel is bright orange with a smooth, leathery texture and may be covered in fine, spiky hairs that are easily brushed off. The greenish pulp is separated into four sections and has a jelly-like consistency and small, pale yellow seeds. The flavor is slightly sweet and acidic with notes of citrus, pineapple and kiwi. Ripe Lulo are delicate and easily bruised.
Seasons/Availability
Lulo are available year-round with a peak season in the winter months.
Current Facts
Lulo or Naranjilla, which means "little orange" in Spanish, are the fruits of a large, sub-tropical, bushy plant. They are also referred to as Naranjilla de Quito and are botanically classified as Solanum quitoense. Lulo is a member of the nightshade family and is related to eggplants, tamarillo and tomatoes. The plants have the characteristic fuzzy leaves and fruits with some varieties bearing one-inch-long purple spines on the leaves and stems. Lulo are generally harvested while still semi-green and under-ripe to protect the fruit during transit and their fuzzy coating removed before reaching the market.
Nutritional Value
Lulo are a good source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, carotene, and phosphorus. They also contain calcium and small amounts of B-complex vitamins and iron.
Applications
Lulo are often eaten raw, the fruit cut in half, salted and the pulp squeezed out and rinds discarded. Unripe fruits will take up to a week to ripen, the skin darkening and texture softening. They are most common used for making juice. Lulos can be made into jams, jellies and sauces. The pulp is used as a filling in baked goods, often paired with bananas, and for making ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet. They are used in savory meat stews and secos. In Colombia, Lulo juice is fermented into wine. Lulo is highly perishable once ripe and will only keep for a day or two at room temperature once ripe. Unripe fruits will keep for up to a month in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Lulo fruits and fresh juice were included among the exhibitions at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. For a time, the juice garnered interest and seeds made their way to the United States Department of Agriculture. Despite the interest cultivation in the United States was not successful. Cultivation in Colombia has increased and several companies there produce pulp and juice, which are sold fresh or frozen and are available year-round online and in Latin markets.
Geography/History
Lulo fruit are native to the low mountains of western South America and was first mentioned in mid-17th century records from Ecuador and Colombia. Today, they are grown year-round in Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador in South America and in the Central American countries of Panama, Costa Rica and Guatemala. There are four different varieties, smooth, thorny, jungle (sela) and purple (chonto morado), referring to characteristics of the plant. Cultivated varieties tend to have fewer spines on the stems and leaves. Most of the fruits used for commercial production are cultivated in Ecuador. It is rare to find Lulo outside of South America, though they may be spotted in southern Florida and Australia.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Lulo. One
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Carulla
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 77 days ago, 1/05/23 Sharer's comments : Lulos grandes! 
Carulla
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 106 days ago, 12/07/22 Sharer's comments : Lulos grandes! 
Central mayorista
Central Mayorista Medellin
Near Itagui, Antioquia, ColombiaCalle 85 #48-01 Medellin Antioquia About 126 days ago, 11/18/22 Sharer's comments : Lulos! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 190 days ago, 9/14/22 Sharer's comments : Lulo Is Back! 
Centro Comercial Santafé
Jumbo Santa Fe
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 207 days ago, 8/28/22 Sharer's comments : Lulos de fuerte aroma 
Euro Supermercado
Euro supermercado Jardines De Llanogrande
Antioquia, ColombiaKm8, Via Don Diego, Llanogrande Rionegro Antioquia 034-444-0366 About 229 days ago, 8/06/22 Sharer's comments : Lulos grandes y frescos 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 323 days ago, 5/05/22 Sharer's comments : Lulo fruit aka Naranjilla 
Medellín
Central Mayorista Medellin
Near Itagui, Antioquia, ColombiaCalle 85 #48-01 Medellin Antioquia About 357 days ago, 4/01/22 Sharer's comments : Lulos grandes y frescos 
Medellin, Colombia
Tienda Éxito Avenida Colombia
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaCra. 66 ##No. 49 - 01 Medellin Antioquia 574-605-0307 https://www.exito.com/ About 408 days ago, 2/09/22 Sharer's comments : Colores vibrantes de una fruta exótica 
Medellin, Colombia
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 460 days ago, 12/18/21 Sharer's comments : El ácido perfecto, con gran producción en Colombia 
Plaza comercial
Yesid castro Benavidez
Antioquia, Colombia321-585-4770 About 515 days ago, 10/24/21 Sharer's comments : Plaza santa marta |
