Although native to West Africa, the use of ackee in food is especially prominent in Jamaican cuisine. Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and Ackee and saltfish is the national dish.  Ackee was first introduced to Jamaica and later to Haiti, Cuba, Barbados, and others. It was later introduced to Florida in the United States.

Tree Ripe brand is one of the world's finest canned Ackee. Tree Ripe picks only ripen and 'opened' Ackee from carefully tended trees on their own farms. The fruit is packed within hours of harvest to capture the ripe, just picked flavor and firmness of the golden Ackee. Better tasting and more nutritious because they are not 'forced ripped'. The national fruit of Jamaica, ackees have long been a staple of that country's diet. Tree Ripe ackees are from a variety of growers/processors so that you - our discerning customers - may make an informed purchase. Try ackee with codfish and enjoy Jamaica's national dish.  Sold in a pack of four(4) cans at Net 20 OZ. each.