Stinking Toe: The Caribbean’s Funky Scented Superfruit That’s Sweet, Nutritious, and Full of Surprise
Known widely as Stinking Toe, this fruit from the towering West Indian Locust tree (Hymenaea courbaril) is a sensory paradox. It is offensive to the nose, yet oddly delightful to the palate. Shaped like a toe and emitting a pungent, earthy odor reminiscent of smelly socks, the Stinking Toe is not for the faint of heart. But for those brave enough to crack open its thick, woody shell, it reveals a dry, powdery pulp that’s surprisingly sweet and packed with health benefits.