Tag: Noni fruit safety

For thousands of years, Polynesians have eaten noni fruit, a traditional medicine and food source. While the fruit is undeniably edible, its reputation as the "vomit fruit" or "cheese fruit" raises a crucial question for first-timers: can I eat noni fruit raw?

Despite its notoriously pungent odor and bitter flavor, the noni fruit has been a source of food and traditional medicine in Polynesian cultures for centuries. While it is technically possible to chew noni fruit, the experience is highly unique and requires careful consideration of its ripeness, taste, and potential health implications.