t of cashew apples, while the texture is more like that of olives.
Unlike those two, though, you won’t find jocotes in grocery stores. But considering that they thrive spontaneously in backyards and empty lots, it’s relatively easy to spot jocote vendors in busy areas of large cities.
Now that you’re an expert on little less than 3% of Brazilian fruits, you can up your juice-ordering game next time you set foot in one of Rio’s countless juice bars. Flavor, smell, and texture are really up to you to discover!
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