Chontaduro
Chontaduro is the common name for the fruit of the peach palm, Bactris gasipaes, a palm native to tropical regions of South and Central America. The fruit is a small drupe encased in a tough reddish-brown husk. Inside, a single large seed is surrounded by a yellow-orange pulp that becomes sweeter and softer as it ripens. The pulp is edible and is consumed fresh, roasted, or boiled in various regional preparations.
In many Andean and Caribbean countries, chontaduro is a popular street and market food. Vendors often roast
The peach palm is adapted to tropical climates and is grown in plantations as well as smallholder
The term chontaduro is most commonly used in Colombia, though related fruits from Bactris gasipaes are known