Tag: Coco de mer

Did you know that the world's largest seed, the Coco de Mer, is also arguably the rarest nut? While many people think of expensive macadamias, this giant, protected nut from the Seychelles takes the title of what is the rarest nut due to its strict regulations and limited habitat.

Contrary to its name, most edible sea coconuts come from a palm tree, not the sea. In this guide, learn how do you eat sea coconuts and discover the proper culinary use of the Palmyra fruit, separate from its rare, protected Seychelles counterpart.

Did you know there are two completely different fruits known as 'sea coconut'? In fact, the delicious, jelly-like fruit commonly sold in Asian markets can be eaten raw, while its rare namesake from the Seychelles is a protected, non-edible species.