Mome
Island Fruit
The mome fruit is a staple in Yalisi cuisine. The tree stands around
six meters tall and has yellow flowers. The fruit has bright red
flesh, multiple seeds, and an orange rind.
Basic Information
Ecology and Habitats
The mome fruit flourishes in the tropical islands in the Yalisi
Empire and along the southern coasts of the island of Zige,
serving as an important crop for the area.
Many insects are known to feast on mome fruits. In the east, the
mome fruit has become more endangered due to the predation by
insects, but in the west there is no such problem. At the
furthest reaches of the west, almost north enough to reach the
Ghawle Duarchy, it is almost an invasive species and takes
resources from other native plants that are closer to the
temperate zones along the west coast.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Mome fruit is a staple in Yalisi culture. Trees are grown in
small farms. Their flowers are often cultivated for eating as
well, but the mome tree berries are the primary crop.
Mome can be prepared in many ways. It can be eaten whole, as the
rind of the fruit and the seeds are edible; juiced into a sugary
drink; or in desserts as a pastry filling or served with other
fruits.