Tag: Gingerbread fruit

In ancient Egyptian tombs, archaeologists discovered baskets of doum palm fruit, proving its long history of consumption. While this tradition confirms its edibility, many are still unsure: is doum palm fruit safe to eat? The simple answer is yes, with the fibrous outer layer being the most common edible part, enjoyed for centuries across its native range.

Eight baskets of ancient doum fruit were discovered in King Tutankhamun’s tomb, highlighting its historical importance as a food source in North Africa and the Middle East. This edible fruit of the doum palm tree, also known as the gingerbread fruit, has long been valued for its nutritional content and traditional medicinal uses. But does this ancient fruit measure up to the modern definition of a superfood?