Ice Cream Bean

Yes, the white pulp inside the pod is eaten fresh and raw. The seeds are not consumed.

Yes, its fiber content helps support gut health and regular digestion when eaten in moderation.

Ice cream bean has moderate natural sugar and fiber, so people with diabetes should consume it in controlled portions.

Ice cream bean trees fix nitrogen in the soil, improve soil fertility, and support sustainable agroforestry systems.

Yes, ice cream bean is generally safe for children when eaten fresh and in moderate portions. Only the white pulp should be consumed, and the seeds should be discarded.

No, ice cream bean contains no dairy or vanilla. Its creamy, vanilla-like flavor is entirely natural and comes from compounds in the fruit pulp.

Yes, ice cream bean provides natural carbohydrates along with fiber, offering gentle and sustained energy without the sharp blood sugar spikes associated with refined sweets.

Ice cream bean has traditionally been eaten fresh by indigenous communities in the Amazon and is also used as a shade and soil-enriching tree in sustainable agroforestry systems.