Dried Noni Fruit

Description

The fruit is most commonly consumed when fully ripe. At this stage, the outside turns white and feels soft and smooth, while

the flavor develops into a combination of sharp cheese, lemon, and vomit. The few who consume overripe noni heavily dilute

it. The brown, fermented fruit is too foul to consume on its own.

The main reason people opt to eat a fruit so off-putting is its purported health benefits. All parts of the plant are used to treat

ailments as diverse as toothaches, cancer, attention deficit disorder, bruises, and addiction. It also plays a role in traditional

ceremonies: Polynesian shamans will use the fruit to ward off evil spirits since it smells so bad that even ghosts give it a wide

berth.

Studies have shown evidence of noni reducing inflammation and tumors in mice, but the majority of the health claims are

unproven. With that being the case, it may be a better choice to live with a toothache, or an evil spirit, than to subject yourself

to this fruit.